Smart Automation Certification Alliance Develops Smart Manufacturing Certifications BENEFITS TO OUR NATION Smart manufacturing certifications will help standardize advanced
Benefits to Industry
Smart manufacturing certifications will benefit industry by setting a clear standard for the adoption of advanced technologies and best practices. These certifications help ensure that companies are implementing efficient, automated, and data-driven processes, leading to increased productivity, reduced operational costs, and improved product quality. By certifying workers capable of managing complex systems, industries will have access to a large, trained workforce that will enable it to stay competitive in an evolving global market.
Technical Approach
- Develop new SACA standards for short-term credential standards in partnership with industry using an ISO credential development process
- Develop new SACA online/ hands-on credential assessments using industry experts/advisors
- Develop curricula aligned with new credentials using standardized development process
- Develop hands-on procedures to align with IIoT kit being developed under a assessments separate RFP
Accomplishments
- *Developed New Micro-Credential Standards and Piloted New Micro- Credential Exams covering: o Smart Manufacturing Fundamentals Smart Manufacturing Data Acquisition o o Smart Manufacturing Visualization & Data Analytics Smart Manufacturing Data Transmission & Cyber Security o
- Developed Smart Manufacturing Online Course Curricula
Deliverables
- Delivered Standards and online assessments for 4 new credentials: o Smart Manufacturing Fundamentals Smart Manufacturing Visualization 1 o o Smart Manufacturing Production Systems 1 Smart Manufacturing Cyber Security 1 o
- Delivered online lessons, instructor and study guides aligned with new credentials
- Delivered hands-on skill procedure manual for IIoT kit.
- Delivered pre and post curriculum assessments
Reusable Outcomes
- Smart Manufacturing Credentials Standards
- Smart Manufacturing Course Online Assessments
- Smart Manufacturing Course Curricula
- Smart Manufacturing Course Lessons, Instructor Guides & Study Guides