
Microcredential in
Advanced Manufacturing Essential Skills 1
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
8.5 CEUs
Continuing education units
$325.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
The Advanced Manufacturing Essential Skills 1 microcredential is designed to make you job-ready for entry manufacturing roles while also supporting your company's progress toward earning a Manufacturing Standard Skills Council (MSSC) Credential. This microcredential was developed in partnership with over 50 transportation equipment and aerospace companies in the North Country. Take this microcredential alone or as part of a two-microcredential series to expand your skillset and job opportunities. Successful completion of this microcredential acts as a prerequisite for the Advanced Manufacturing Essential Skills 2 microcredential. While this microcredential is a non-credit offering, completion of both the AMES 1 and 2 microcredentials will provide you with 3 credits toward an associate degree and waive the requirement to take the MEC 100 course, one of three in the Introduction to Mechanical Technology microcredential. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, apprenticeship and to immediately apply for technician, assembler or operator positions.
A face to face microcredential from Clinton Community College (8.5 CEUs). Registration is completed with Clinton Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Advanced Manufacturing Essential Skills 1 Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This Clinton Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community College | Liberal Arts | GEN 100 Career Readiness | Associate | 5 | Aug 7, 2025 |
Jefferson Community College
Major
Liberal Arts
Counts as
GEN 100 Career Readiness
Degree
Associate
Credits
5
As of
Aug 7, 2025
Skills covered
Safety Fundamentals
Hand and Power Tool Use
Mechanical Fastener Use
Wire Dressing
Wire Crimping
Wire Soldering
Read Electrical Schematics
Read Assembly Drawings
Disable Equipment
Lock out/Tag Out Manufacturing Skills Standards (MCCC)
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.