Advanced Manufacturing Classes

A-B Tech Continuing Education Registration Form

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
LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • 1/14-1/21, Tuesday/Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Creating with Composites
  • 1/25-2/8, Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
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  • 4/14-4/16, Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Forklift Safety & Operation
  • One-day Saturday classes, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus:
  • 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, or 4/26. Friday: 5/9.
Machine Shop Basics
  • 1/27-3/6, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Industrial Sewing Bootcamp
  • 1/27-2/14, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Transformation Village
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  • 5/12-5/30, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Transformation Village
Qualified Manufacturing Technician - Online
  • Safety: 1/27-2/6, Asynchronous
  • Quality: 3/3-3/13, Asynchronous
  • Production Processes: 4/7-4/17, Asynchronous
  • Maintenance: 5/12-5/22, Asynchronous
Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity
  • 1/27-1/31, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
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  • 3/24-3/28, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Qualified Manufacturing Technician Lab
  • 1/28-2/6, Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
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  • 3/3-3/13, Monday/Thursday 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
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  • 4/8-4/17, Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
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  • 5/13-5/22, Tuesday/Thursday 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt
  • 1/28-5/13, Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
  • 2/3-2/7, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
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  • 3/31-4/4, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity. Contact amc@abtech.edu.
Fanuc Robot Fundamentals
  • 2/24-2/28, 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
  • 2/25-3/13, Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 noon Transformation Village
Composite Mold Fabrication
  • 3/1-4/12, Saturdays (no class: 3/22) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus.
    * Prerequisite: Creating with Composites.
Fanuc Cobot Fundamentals
  • 3/10-3/14, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity, Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting and Fanuc Robot Fundamentals.
Fusion Level 1
  • 3/10-3/14, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Fusion Level 2
  • 3/17-3/21, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Qualified Manufacturing Technician - Lab
  • 10/29 - 11/7, Tuesday/Thursday, 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
CNC Machining 101
  • 3/24-5/1, Monday - Thursday, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Advanced Sewing Workshop
  • 3/29-4/26, Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Transformation Village
PLC/Relays Fundamentals
  • 4/21-4/25, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
    * Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity and Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting.
PLC Troubleshooting
  • 4/28-5/2, Monday - Friday, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
  • 5/5, Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Composite Assembly & Bonding
  • 5/10-6/21, Saturdays (no class: 5/24) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus.
    * Prerequisite: Creating with Composites.

 

To enroll for One-Day Classes, call (828) 398-7934 or email JobPreparedness@abtech.edu
One-Day Classes (Fee Waived / "No Cost")
Intro to Robotics
  • 3/8, Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Intro to CNC
  • 3/29, Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Intro to Composites
  • 4/19, Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. A-B Tech Asheville main campus
Intro to Machine Shop
  • 5/10, Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon A-B Tech Asheville main campus

 

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