Certification Courses
As part of its Learning Innovations For Tomorrow talent development program, LIFT offers skilled trades certification courses in some of the most in-demand advanced manufacturing careers – right from its Learning Lab in Detroit.
The courses, resulting in nationally portable and industry recognized credentials, set students on the path for successful careers in advanced manufacturing.
Courses include welding, CNC machining, industrial technology maintenance and robotics and complete tuition assistance is available for nearly all enrolled students.
Don’t wait until tomorrow, start earning your advanced manufacturing credential today!
Certifications
LIFT’s Welding Technician program prepares students to become entry-level welders in either Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Utilizing curriculum aligned to the American Welding Society SENSE Level I standards, this course covers the required knowledge, attitude, skills, and habits required to perform routine, predictable, repetitive, and procedural welding tasks. Topics include: Safety, Occupational Orientation, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), four Thermal Cutting Processes, and Welding Inspection and Testing.
Level 1 partial completion certificate for GTAW and GMAW
Cost: $5,000 (Tuition Assistance is available)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMMA)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
All welding, thermal cutting processes and modules:
Online/Theory Hours: 88
Hands-On Hours: 494
Total Hours: 582
LIFT’s CNC Operations program prepares students to operate CNC mills and lathes. Utilizing curriculum aligned to NIMS Machining standards, this course covers: Machine maintenance, safety, print reading, measurements, inspection, cutting tool assembly, geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and hands-on project-based learning done in the Learning Lab
CNC Operations Certification
Cost: $4,500 (Tuition Assistance is available)
Required Hours: Approximately 292 Hours
Industrial Maintenance Technicians install, repair and maintain commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, a plant, or a manufacturing setting. These technicians ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance service.
Mechanical:
Online/Theory Hours: 201
Hands-On Hours: 201
Total Hours: 402
Electrical:
Online/Theory Hours: 236
Hands-On Hours: 234
Total Hours: Approximately 470
Robotics Technicians build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
Online/Theory Hours: 230
Hands-On Hours: 325
Total Hours: Approximately 555