Complete the Oakton online application. Applicants who have completed TMA training will need to submit a TMA transcript (PDF) (23 KB). Students who were previously enrolled in Dual Credit OR Continuing Education Courses at Oakton, who may have previously earned credit that applies to this program, will need to be re-admitted as a credit student.
Choose one of the following Computer Integrated Manufacturing programs:
Manufacturing | |
Mechatronics | |
Supply Chain Automation | |
Complete the Prior Learning Assessment for Professional Training form (PDF) (198 KB). Submit the form to Oakton's Registrar’s Office at registrarservices@oakton.edu.
Students may earn a total of 18 credits via Prior Learning Assessment by completing the TMA courses below.
TMA Course | Oakton Course | Oakton Credit Hours |
Introduction to CAD & Industrial Print | MFG 102 Industrial Drafting & Design | 3 |
Machine Shop Theory | MFG 110 Introduction to Machining | 3 |
Introductory CNC Training Program (96 hours - Level 1) |
MFG 141 CNC Machine Operation - NIMS | 4 |
Advanced G-Code Programming (96 hours - Level 2) |
MFG 145 Advanced CNC Programming | 4 |
Basic CNC Programming (168 hours/2 semesters) (Year 2 of CNC apprenticeship pathway at TMA) |
MFG 141 CNC Machine Operation - NIMS AND MFG 144 Introduction to CNC Programming |
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*A minimum of half the credits required for a certificate of less than 30 hours must be earned at Oakton; a minimum of 15 credits required for a certificate of 30 hours or more and for an AAS degree must be earned at Oakton.
Request for your TMA transcript to be sent to the Oakton's Registrar’s Office at registrarservices@oakton.edu.
For assistance completing the application process, please contact Enrollment Operations at esoperations@oakton.edu.
For technical assistance, please contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@oakton.edu or 847.635.1965.
Year one apprenticeship classes at TMA and Oakton are:
TMA Course | Oakton Course Equivalent | Oakton Credit Hours |
Introduction to CAD & Industrial Print Reading | MFG 102 Industrial Drafting & Design | 3 |
Machine Shop Theory | MFG 110 Introduction to Machining* | 3 |
TMA Industrial Math II | MAT 114 Applied Mathematics I** | One-way transfer: Oakton courses accepted by TMA** |
TMA Industrial Math III | MAT 116 Applied Mathematics II OR ENG 120 Engineering Graphics** |
Notes:
TMA Work-Based Learning Navigator
apprenticeships@oakton.edu
Jack Krikorian
Senior Director of Training & Education
jkrikorian@tmaillinois.org
TMA Mainline
847.849.5334