Apprentice Tool Maker

Gain the specialized skills needed to excel in the advanced manufacturing industry. This course will prepare you for any role where crafting precision tools and optimizing manufacturing processes is needed and ensure excellence at each stage of development.

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This Apprentice Tool Maker Program Is A Great Fit For:

Individuals interested in a career in manufacturing
Recent high school graduates
Working adults looking for a career change

About the Online Apprentice Tool Maker Certificate Program

Course Length

3 Months

Time Commitments

15-20 hours per week

Certifications

How Much Does a Apprentice Tool Maker Certificate Cost?

We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.

Total cost of program

$2,880*

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.

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Master the manufacturing skills you need to start your career with this Apprentice Toolmaker Certificate. During the program, you’ll learn to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, operate machinery, fit and assemble parts, and master the art of creating aerospace tooling. Other course content includes basic math, machine safety, blueprints, precision, crane and rigging safety and assembly skills.

Apprentice Tool Maker Fast Facts

JOB GROWTH

6,000

MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS ACROSS IOWA

Apprentice Tool Maker Career Paths

Aerospace Toolmaker
Tool and Die Maker
Precision Machinist
CNC Machinist
Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing jobs account for 14.5% of Iowa's total workforce and will continue to grow in the coming years.

- Bureau of Labor Statistics

Related Certificate Programs at St. Ambrose University

Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician

CNC Lathe Production Technician

Is this Apprentice Tool Maker Certificate Program right for me?

If you have some or many of the following personality traits, abilities or desires, a career as a apprentice tool maker may be a great fit!

Do you have a keen interest in manufacturing and an innate drive to solve interesting problems?
Are you searching for a career path that lets you join the workforce in a relatively short amount of time?
Are you eager to acquire hands-on skills and apply them in a manufacturing environment?
Can you thrive in a dynamic setting, where adaptability and quick thinking are key?
Does the idea of working collaboratively with a team excite you?
Are you meticulous, with a knack for working with your hands and with heavy machinery?

Why Choose St. Ambrose University?

The Apprentice Tool Maker Certificate Program at St. Ambrose University offers students:

Flexible scheduling options, which allow you to balance your studies with personal commitments.
A program with an emphasis on professionalism, ethics and patient-centered care.
Affordable tuition fees and financing options for those who qualify.
Convenient and accessible learning from anywhere in the U.S. — without geographical constraints.
Supportive online community and resources for networking and career development.

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