Manufacturing Foundations

Learner has successfully completed a blended learning path designed to build awareness of manufacturing as a sector and the employability skills required for success.

Learner has met the minimum attendance and participation requirements during a work placement at a manufacturing workplace, supervised by a designated employer representative. A Learner's success in the Work Placement is confirmed and approved by their employer.

The Learner has completed a series of 30-60 minutes self-paced e-learning modules developed to increase awareness of the Employability Skills needed to be successful in the manufacturing sector. Topics included:

• Adaptability and Resilience
• Problem Solving
• Team Building
• Communication
• Difficult Interactions
• Attitude
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Accountability
• Health and Safety 101

198 - 275 hours

The Manufacturing Essentials Certification (MEC) Program is an initiative designed to build the confidence of the manufacturing workforce in Skills for Success such as problem solving, collaboration, communications, and leadership. Developed to support the manufacturing industry with increased productivity, improved workplace culture, higher employee engagement, and overall a more collaborative working environment.

EMC updates learning content on a regular basis. Version: 2021-3