Program Admissions Requirements:
Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
- Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative (MACWIC): Level 3 Completion/Evidence of Certification.
- Students must present their MACWIC Level 3 Certificate.
- Students should note the following accompanying conditions:
- Admitted students will receive 14 credits for prior learning for MACWIC Level 3 completion.
- Students will work through QCC’s Career Services Office for prior learning credit.
- See the Additional Cost section for information regarding credentialing fees.
- Learn more about MACWIC at www.macwic.org/training/credentials/.
Credit for Prior Learning:
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. Work, life, volunteer and military experience may be translated into credit, allowing students to take fewer classes and earn their degree faster. CPL eliminates redundancies for students who have already earned credentials or mastered skills required for their program of study. Email experience [at] qcc.mass.edu for more information and eligibility.
- Applicants to this program should note that 14 credits are being granted through articulation as per the terms of the agreement between Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative (MACWIC) and QCC for this certificate.
- While students enrolled in this program may be able to earn additional academic credit for prior learning, it should be noted that a minimum of 15 credits must be completed at QCC in order to meet the residency requirement.
CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are not required. Fingerprinting and drug testing are not required.