Advanced Manufacturing Classes


The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) at A-B Tech offers short-term training classes and programs to individuals seeking employment in the advanced manufacturing industry and/or to improve their technical skills.

Classes with prerequisites are noted.

Financial assistance is available to cover the cost of classes, often allowing students to attend for free. To request a scholarship application, email amc@abtech.edu.

To enroll, visit Registration and Payment and follow the steps. Visit Continuing Education Online Registration. Should you need assistance, please call (828) 398-7903.

Advanced Manufacturing Classes
Deep Dive
  • Summer: 7/21 - 25 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Fall: 9/8-9/22 Mondays, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Composites: Design to Fabrication
  • Fall: 8/23-11/1 (no class 8/30, 9/20, 10/11) Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Forklift Safety & Operation
  • Summer: One-day classes, 7/12 or 7/25, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus.
  • Fall: One-day classes, 8/29, 9/6, 9/26, 10/24, 11/22, or 12/5
    • Friday, 11/14, curriculum presented in Spanish
Machine Shop Basics
  • Fall: 9/8-10/16, Monday - Thursday, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Industrial Sewing Bootcamp
  • Fall: TBD Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Transformation Village
Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity
  • Fall: 9/8-9/12, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Fall: 9/29-12/15, Mondays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Fall: 9/25-9/19, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity.
PLC/Relays Fundamentals
  • Fall: 11/10-11/14, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity and Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting.
Sewist Training
  • Fall: TBD Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Transformation Village
PLC Troubleshooting
  • Fall: 11/18-11/21, Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity, Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
Fusion Level 1
  • Summer: 7/10-7/11, Thursday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
  • Fall: 8/16-8/23, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Fusion Level 2
  • Summer: 7/16-7/18, Wednesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
  • Fall: 9/20-10/4, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Lean 5S
  • Fall: 10/27, Monday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Advanced Sewing Workshop
  • Fall: TBD Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Transformation Village
Three Phase Motor Control
  • Fall: 12/8-12/19, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity, Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting, PLC/Relays Fundamentals and PLC Troubleshooting.
3D Printing Level 1
  • Fall: 10/20, Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. A-B Tech Asheville main campus.
    * Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity, Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting and PLC/Relays Fundamentals.
3D Printing Level 2
  • Fall: 10/25-11/8, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 noon. A-B Tech Asheville main campus.
    * Prerequisites: Fusion Level 1 & 3D Printing Level 1 or prior experience.
OHSA 10 General Industry
  • Fall: 10/30-10/31, Thursday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus.
Working With Sheet Metal
  • Fall: 11/8-11/22, Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech main campus.

 

 

 
To enroll for One-Day Classes, call (828) 398-7934 or email JobPreparedness@abtech.edu
One-Day Classes (Fee Waived / "No Cost")

 

For more information or assistance with One-day classes, contact (828) 398-7760 or amc@abtech.edu.