3 WEEKS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFIED SKILLS IN
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
FAST START | FAST FINISH
Accelerate Your Career
Get SACA Silver & SACA Gold Certified in just 3 weeks.
Acquire highly regarded industry-recognized credentials and certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA); you can validate your newly acquired skills and enhance your professional profile, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the job market.
C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate i - Basic Operations
Concepts & Terminology of Smart Manufacturing
Basic Setup, Adjustment & Operation of Automated Machines
Safety and Hand Tools
Blueprint & Schematic Reading
Precision Measurement
Basic Electrical Control, Pneumatic, & Sensor Systems Operation
Basic Robot Operation & Terminology
Production Monitoring via HMI, Internet, Ethernet, & Smartphones
Gain Valuable Skills to Transform Your Future
Accelerate your career in advanced manufacturing with our competency-based continuing education program. Build on your existing skills, move at an accelerated pace, and open new pathways to in-demand industry careers.
Articulate your success. With our program, you can earn up to 15 semester credit hours in one of four cutting-edge AAS Industrial Technology pathways. Choose from electromechanical technicians, industrial machinery mechanics, machinery and repair, or HVAC technicians for industry 4.0.
Competency-Based Education. Progress at an accelerated pace with guidance from our Industry Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Trainer. Your trainer will instruct, mentor, and support you through hands-on lab training and academic guidance.
Class Information
*Funding Is Available While Resources Permit – SACA Test Included in Tuition Cost
SACA Silver
Orientation: March 10th or 12th, 2026 | Classes Begin: March 16 – April 3, 2026
Orientation
Tuesday or Thursday, 7AM – 9AM
Mar. 10 or Mar. 12, 2026
Attend one of our 2-hour sessions to secure free funding.
Location
Amarillo College East Campus
In-Person Instruction
Week 1
Monday/Tuesday, 7AM – 10AM
Week 2-3
Monday/Wednesday, 7AM – 10AM
Location
Innovation Outpost
Hands-on Labs
Week 1
Wednesday, 7AM – 10AM
Week 2-3
Friday, 7AM – 10AM
Location
Amarillo College East Campus
SACA Gold
Orientation: March 10th or 12th, 2026 | Classes Begin: March 16 – April 3, 2026
- Students must have completed SACA Silver courses prior to taking SACA Gold courses.
Orientation
Tuesday or Thursday, 7AM – 9AM
Mar. 10 or Mar. 12, 2026
Attend one of our 2-hour sessions to secure free funding.
Location
Amarillo College East Campus
Flexible Hands-on Labs
Week 1
Tuesday/Wednesday, 3PM – 6PM
Weeks 2-3
Tuesday/Thursday, 7AM –10AM
Friday 7AM – 10 AM OR 3PM – 6PM
Location
Amarillo College East Campus
SACA Electrical Systems 1
Orientation: March 10th or 12th, 2026 | Classes Begin: March 16 – April 3, 2026
- Students must have completed SACA Gold courses prior to taking SACA Electrical Systems 1 courses.
Orientation
Tuesday or Thursday, 7AM – 9AM
Mar. 10 or Mar. 12, 2026
Attend one of our 2-hour sessions to secure free funding.
Location
Amarillo College East Campus
In-Person Instruction
Week 1
Monday/Tuesday, 11AM – 2PM
Weeks 2-3
Monday/Wednesday, 11AM – 2PM
Location
Innovation Outpost
Hands-on Labs
Week 1
Wednesday, 11AM – 2PM
Weeks 2-3
Friday, 11AM – 2PM
Location
Amarillo College East Campus
Start Your Enrollment Now
Financial Aid Available
Three Steps to FREE Funding
STEP 1: Fill out the WIOA Training Service Evaluation Form (pdf) in its entirety, sign, and return to us at mec@actx.edu.
STEP 2: Follow the steps to submit your TPEG-CE Application to the Financial Aid Office.
STEP 3: DOL Grant Funding: Students who do not qualify for WIOA or TPEG, will be offered DOL Grant Funding to pay for SACA Certification Course(s). *Note: Certain Restrictions Apply.
Contact
Need additional information or have questions?
To learn more about the Advanced Manufacturing program with SACA credentials, or how to enroll, contact mec@actx.edu
DOL Funding
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