
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Gain specialized skills and knowledge to pursue well-paying manufacturing jobs. Our hands-on automation, fabrication and production programs also prepare you for a variety of industry certifications.
MANUFACTURING AT THE RIVER IS A GREAT CHOICE BECAUSE…
- Florida is ranked among the top states in the nation for manufacturing jobs.
- We prepare students for professional certifications in in-demand areas like electrical or robotics.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Industrial Electrical and Mechanical Systems
Career Training & Apprenticeship Programs
Credits or Hours: 32 CEUs
This 16-week course prepares you for careers in automated high-tech production, manufacturing and distribution fields. You’ll explore topics such as maintenance operations, electronics theory, circuits, basic mechanical and electrical components, motors and drives and industry safety.
Upon completion of this program, you may be able to sit for the following industry certification exams:
- OSHA 10, General Industry
- ETA, Certified Electronics Technician
- SACA, C-101 Associate-Basic Operations
- SACA, C-201 Electrical Systems
- SACA, C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
- SACA, C204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
- SACA, C-206 Electrical System Installation 1
- SACA, C-210 Mechanical Power Systems 1
- SACA, C-211 Total Productive Maintenance
- SACA, C-301 Mechanical Power Systems 2
Schedule and Timeline:
Course Dates: August 10 to December 10
Class Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 10 p.m.
How to Apply & Next Steps:
There are no prerequisites for this program. You can register and make your payment for this course online:
Additional Automation Courses:
There are two additional courses in this series available: Industrial Systems Automation and Smart Automation & Robotics.
Industrial Systems Automation
Career Training & Apprenticeship Programs
Credits or Hours: 32 CEUs
This 16-week specialized training program is designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing and production industries where automation technologies play a pivotal role in increasing efficiency, reducing human error and enhancing overall productivity.
This course is the second in a series of three IRSC courses in automated manufacturing. Topics include industry safety, pneumatic and hydraulic power systems, circuits, valves, PLC operations, programming and troubleshooting.
Upon completion of this program, you may be able to sit for the following industry certification exams:
- OSHA 10, General Industry
- C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1
- C-255 Hydraulic Systems 1
- C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance 1
- C-304, Pneumatic Troubleshooting 1
- C-355 Hydraulics Troubleshooting 1
- C-205 Sensor Logic Systems 1
- C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1
- C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
Schedule and Timeline:
Course Dates: August 25 to December 9
Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 10 p.m.
How to Apply & Next Steps:
There are no prerequisites for this program. You can register and make your payment for this course online:
Admissions Requirements:
There are two additional courses in this series available: Industrial Systems Automation and Smart Automation & Robotics.
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