Continuing Education: SC Manufacturing Certified Course

South Carolina residents can earn an MSSC Certified Production Technician certification and several industry-recognized credentials through the free South Carolina Manufacturing Certification course offered by Aiken Technical College.

The fall course will be held October 4-December 14 with classes meeting Monday-Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and have at least a high school diploma or GED. To apply, contact Kendall Carter at (803) 508-7365 or carterk@atc.edu.

During the course, participants will learn about safety, quality practices and measurement, manufacturing processes and production, and maintenance awareness.

They will also have the opportunity to earn the following credentials: OSHA-10; Yellow Belt Lean Training; Snap-On Tools; ManuFirstSC; and forklift.

Those who complete the program will be invited to attend an “invitation only” job fair with the program's corporate partners. The corporate partners are AGY, Aiken Personnel Services, Aiken Precision Technologies, BAE Systems, Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, MAU Workforce Solutions, and MTU.

Enrolling in and completing this program does not guarantee employment.