Principal and Supervisor Licensure | Curry College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

Technology

Word processing softwareInternet browser softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

Desktop computersHard hatsLaser printersLaser scannersNotebook computersOperator terminalsPersonal computersPersonal protective clothingRespiratorsSafety glassesSafety shoes

Work Values

IndependenceSupportAchievementRelationshipsWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	title_inference	$71,190 median$106,960 top	+1.19%	830

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Safety and sanitation programs — autonomously enforce regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and implement corrective measures across an entire production shift in a regulated manufacturing facility.
Workforce attendance and performance records — manage comprehensive employee data, identify attendance patterns, and apply progressive disciplinary procedures in accordance with company HR policy.
Defect and malfunction analysis — lead systematic inspections of materials, products, and equipment, applying root-cause analysis techniques to resolve quality issues before they affect downstream operations.
Production schedules and performance data — read, analyze, and reconcile multi-source reports to forecast output shortfalls and recommend data-driven adjustments to department leadership.
Production planning — design and optimize work schedules, assignment rotations, and sequencing strategies that balance throughput targets, labor availability, and equipment capacity across multiple product lines.
Inter-departmental operations — independently coordinate with peer supervisors in maintenance, quality, and logistics to align priorities and resolve operational conflicts across functional boundaries in a plant.
Technical specifications and company policy — interpret detailed blueprints, CAD drawings, and regulatory requirements and translate them accurately into worker-level job instructions across diverse production tasks.
Process monitoring and deviation response — continuously monitor gauges, automated indicators, and operator outputs, applying sound judgment to halt, adjust, or escalate production processes when standards are not met.
Personnel development — evaluate individual worker skill gaps, design on-the-job training sequences, and deliver coaching that improves team capability and reduces error rates on the production floor.
Systems analysis — assess interdependencies among people, equipment, and processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend structural improvements that enhance overall production system performance.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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