Metrology Mini Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Metrology Certificate Program covers various aspects of the manufacturing processes which has an emphasis on dimensional metrology, inspection reporting, mechanical part geometry and computer-assisted inspection. The goal of the Metrology Certificate Program is to prepare students for entry to intermediate level employment in the inspection, Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing field. Students entering this field typically find work in the manufacturing industry or with governmental agencies. The Metrology Certificate is also designed to enhance the skills of individuals already in the inspection, Quality Assurance and/or the manufacturing field that have a desire to learn more about measurement tools in the manufacturing trade. The Metrology Certificate Program requires the completion of 29 units with a minimum grade of C in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
Metrology Mini Skills Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,040
- High salary: 194,530
- Average salary: 80190
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 46,940
- High salary: 100,890
- Average salary: 68730
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 33,660
- High salary: 80,850
- Average salary: 49670
All Careers in Metrology Mini Skills (13)
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 79,450 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 73,720 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Declining | 70,760 |
| Robotics Technicians | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 70,760 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,730 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 68,730 |
| Mechanical Drafters | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Some college, Associate's degree | Stable | 64,790 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 61,300 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 49,670 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate proficiency in completing a simple Inspection Report for piece parts utilizing basic measurement tools and drawings.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform simple calculations for unit conversions and to obtain final values from drawings for Inspection Reports.