Tile Manufacturing Operator

About

The Tile Manufacturing Operator program prepares students for entry-level and advancing roles in the tile production and manufacturing industry. Designed in collaboration with industry partners, the program provides hands-on training in the tools, equipment, processes, and quality standards essential to modern tile manufacturing operations.

Students gain practical experience across the full production cycle, including raw material handling, forming and shaping, drying and kiln operations, glazing and surface finishing, quality control, and basic automation and troubleshooting. 

Graduates of the program are prepared for employment as tile manufacturing operators, production technicians, kiln operators, quality inspectors, or material handling specialists. The program also provides a strong foundation for apprenticeships, incumbent worker advancement, and continued skill development within the manufacturing sector.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 5 Months
Clock Hours 600
Class Type Day
Credentials
Total Tuition/Fees
Textbook/Supplies Cost

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Tile Manufacturing Associate432Certificate
Tile Manufacturing Technician600Certificate

Campus Locations

Clarksville Campus
135 International Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37040

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
TMS 0001 - Worker Characteristics
TMO 1010 - Technology Foundations
TMO 1020 - OSHA 30
TMO 1030 - Certified Production Technician
TMO 1040 - Tools of the Trade
TMO 1050 - Precision Measurement
Second Trimester: 
TMO 0002 - Worker Characteristics
TMO 2010 - Practicum Work Based Learning

Certifications

Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT)
Safety - Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes and Production and Maintenance Awareness
OSHA 30
Precision Measurement (National Coalition of Certification Centers - NC3)

Instructors

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