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At Austin Community College, students in the Design, Manufacturing, Construction, and Applied Technologies Area of Study receive practical, hands-on education in construction management, manufacturing, HVAC, and more. Explore training programs designed in collaboration with local employers and see where your manufacturing or construction career can take you.
Find Your Program in Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies
Credit Programs
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Agricultural Sciences
- Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design
- Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
- Automotive Technology and Outdoor Powered Equipment
- Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Building Construction Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geospatial Engineering
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
- Honda PACT Institute
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Tesla START Manufacturing at ACC
- Welding Technology
Continuing Education
You can train for a new job quickly or skill up on a more flexible schedule with ACC’s career-focused, non-credit courses. Talk to your program advisor to see if Continuing Education is right for you.
Visit ACC Continuing Education’s Business programs and courses here
College & Career Experiences in Your Area of Study
- Explore semiconductor manufacturing in Central Texas.
- Find employer apprenticeships in ACC programs.
- See Agricultural Sciences’ Farm Stand at Highland Campus.
- Discover ACC’s 4-Year Degree in Manufacturing.
- Spotlight on Advanced Manufacturing from U.S Secretary of Commerce.
Updates from this Area of Study
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Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering: Degree of the Future
The modern factory relies on sophisticated computer technology to run operations. Nowadays, factory technicians need specialized skills to operate equipment effectively. As a result, experienced factory workers with a bachelor of manufacturing engineering degree are in high demand. Many manufacturing employees already have an associate degree. Now they can turn that degree into a bachelor of applied technology and take on more responsibility and earn higher wages. Continue reading -
What Is Advanced Manufacturing?
The manufacturing industry has always relied on a skilled workforce, and there’s no greater need for highly-trained workers than in the advanced manufacturing sector. Advanced manufacturing relies on technology such as robotics, machine learning, and … Continue reading -
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo paid a visit to Austin Community College District (ACC) and shed light on the booming manufacturing industry in Central Texas. During her February visit, Secretary Raimondo stopped at ACC’s … Continue reading
It’s Your Time to Explore Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technologies
Get a hands-on education in manufacturing and construction, earning the skills employers are looking for. You can start with short, entry-level certificates or join focused training programs straight from employers like Honda and TESLA.
Advanced Manufacturing & Semiconductor Training
Thousands of new manufacturing jobs at Samsung, Applied Materials, NXP Semiconductors, and more are in high-demand across Central Texas. It’s your time to join the manufacturing industry as a skilled professional, with stackable, career-advancing ACC award programs that put you in control of your future. New jobs, new specialized training, and new pathways to a rewarding career all start here.
TESLA Start Manufacturing Program
This 14-week TESLA training program builds your technical expertise in manufacturing while you earn entry-level certifications through in-class theory, labs with specialized machinery, and self-paced learning. Upon completion, participants are eligible for full-time positions at TESLA.
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology is home to 15+ specialized awards that teach the essential, in-demand skills local employers need. Explore Auto Tech and Outdoor Powered Equipment award plans, Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology award plans, or technician training programs straight from Honda and Toyota dealerships.
Building Construction Technology
Central Texas needs qualified, confident professionals in Construction Management and Technology. Lay a strong foundation for your future while learning from hands-on experience in budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation, so you can become a leader in the field.
“For me, choosing to start college late in life was tough. But I came to ACC, skilled up, and it made a HUGE impact. It’s your time with ACC.”
-Rafael L., ACC Building Construction Technology
Education and Training that Career Professionals Need
Career Certificates, Transfer Degrees & ACC Bachelor Programs
Career Certificates, Transfer Degrees & ACC Bachelor Programs
Choose from certificates, associate degrees, and 4-year programs, or focus on credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
State-of-the-Art Campuses & ACC Online
State-of-the-Art Campuses & ACC Online
Hands-on education needs state-of-the-art training facilities. Learn how to use innovative technology and build your skills with the same tools and programs used by Central Texas employers. Advanced Manufacturing’s IMPACT Lab, Automotive Technology’s Vehicle Repair/Refinishing Garages, and Agricultural Sciences’ Sustainable Student Farm are just a few of the facilities led by students at ACC.
Find Your Campus: Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technology
While all 11 campuses have essential academic resources and ACC support, Design, Manufacturing, Construction & Applied Technology students may find more specialized classes, free tutoring, and faculty at the following locations.
North: Northridge Campus, Round Rock Campus
Central: Elgin Campus, Highland Campus
South: Riverside Campus, South Austin Campus
Request Information About Applying to ACC
Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.