Additive Manufacturing Certificate (058H) - Southwestern Illinois College

Technical Education Precision Machining Parts

Make Your own Parts

The Additive Manufacturing Certificate will augment students’ learning by coupling theory-based instruction with hands-on applications using state of the art software. The software includes, but is not limited to, SolidWorks, and Mastercam.


The student will practice 3D printing techniques with hands-on a large polymer, resin, and Metal AM systems. Students will obtain the skills by taking classes in innovation design, formal engineering design process, advanced critical thinking, project
management GD & T option, reverse engineering, 3D modeling, printing and scanning, and converting point cloud data to solids and inspections.

Graduates will be qualified to seek positions in the following fields: Additive Manufacturing Technician, 3D Printing Operator, 3D Designer, 3D Solid Modeler, Manufacturing Technician, Prototyping Technician, Production Technician, Reverse Engineering Technician, SolidWorks Designer, CAD Technician, Part Inspection Technician, CAD/3D Design Drafter, Detailer, Engineering Design Drafter, Engineering Drawing Checker, and Instructor.

Along with the Precision Machining Technology (053H) A.A.S. degree, this advanced certificate will put students in a good position for high-paying, in-demand careers.

Contact Us

David Berry, Program Coordinator/Faculty

david.berry@swic.edu

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Additive Manufacturing Certificate (058H) Curriculum

2025-2026 Academic Year

Total Credits: 20
Course Number Course Description Credits
PMT 124

Metrology

2
PMT 202

Advanced Metrology

2
PMT 221

Intro to Mastercam

3
PMT 222

Advanced Mastercam

3
PMT 231

Intro to SolidWorks

3
PMT 232

Advanced SolidWorks

3
PMT 234

3D Printing and Design

4

Refer to the Online Course Catalog Yellow pages or Class Search link in eSTORM for full course descriptions.

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