Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College

This program is included in: G3

This program is designed for students who seek positions in advanced manufacturing.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree If you love working with your hands then you are going to love this. Good machinists are in high demand across the nation. It is the machinist who is responsible for forming out of the various metal designs which the engineer sends to them in the form of a blueprint. It requires a great deal of skills to be able to machine very detailed parts by using lathes, milling machines and grinders. The instruction received from the program of study should result in more rapid advancement and reduce new employee training time once employment has been obtained. This program will prepare students to be CNC programmers and/or operators leading to full-time employment.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students receive a lot of hands on training throughout this program. There are several lab based classes that will cover topics such as robotics, mechanisms, process controls, basic electricity, and hydraulic/pneumatics.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights You could earned up to 17 certifications from NIMS(National Institute for Metalworking skills), NC3 (The National Coalition of Certification Centers) SNAP-ON & starrett, OSHA-10, American red cross FA/CPR/AED. Earn the Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics and Precision Machining as you complete the Advanced Manufacturing program.
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Precision Machining
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Industrial Maintenance
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing
69
Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing
69
Plan GPA 718-03
69
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 718-03
18
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 51 credits may be applied to this program.
DRF 161 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 140 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ETR 286 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humn/Fine Arts EEE (3 Cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IND 160 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 239 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MAC 121 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 122 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 150 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 161 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 162 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 163 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 164 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 140 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 155 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 165 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 240 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 127 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elective (3 Cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL 160 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3145, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Fall , Spring, Summer is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociates of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - MechanicalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Integrated Machining TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Venture Creation and ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - ElectricalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Automation and RoboticsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeTechnical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance TechnicianAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Electrical TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in HVACAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Industrial Maintenance ElectronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Industrial Maintenance MechanicAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Machine ToolAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Technical Studies with a Specialization in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science 2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansImplement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 69 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $175 Per Credit $12,075 $0 $12,075 168.30 tuition per credit and 6.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.