Ready for a career with strong potential and room for advancement? The need for skilled optics and metrology specialists continues to grow.
The Optics Fabrication and Metrology Certificate will equip you with the hands-on skills and technical knowledge needed to start or advance a career as an optics technician. You'll gain hands-on experience in optical fabrication and metrology, developing the skills to produce and maintain high-precision optical components essential to high-tech industries such as aerospace, defense, medical devices and telecommunications.
Whether new to the field or already working in areas like optical fabrication or assembly, surface inspection or dimensional metrology, this program combines foundational optics theory with practical training in fabrication methods, measurement techniques, cleanroom procedures and real-world applications to give you the skills you need to succeed in this exciting industry.
Please Note: CPR is required to sit for the Level I certification.
Use our course finder to get info about upcoming classes including dates, times, locations, and more. Select WFD/CE 2025-2026 for summer and fall courses.
Registering for a course is easy and can be done in-person, online, or by mail.
Students in our non-credit career programs are not eligible for federal financial aid or free college funding. However, there are alternative funding options available, such as WIOA, SNAP, and scholarships.