Abstract: Since the pilot work of “1+X” certificate system, statistical analysis of vocational skill level certificates involving major categories of equipment manufacturing has been conducted. Research the influence of “1+X” certificate on the employment and entrepreneurship of higher vocational students in equipment manufacturing, and propose the combination of “1+X” certificate and the comprehensive education model of "Post Course Competition Certificate" to form a new talent training program adapted to the job. To improve teachers' vocational skills and train "double-professionally-titled teachers " to adapt to the new situation. The development of new forms of teaching materials jointly by schools and training and evaluation organizations to enrich the learning resources of vocational colleges and universities in the "an integration of class and certificates". Emphasize student independent learning as the main body, change the new mode of classroom teaching and other measures in order to enhance the employment and entrepreneurial ability of students in higher vocational equipment manufacturing.

Key words: Equipment manufacturing industry, Vocational education, “1+X”certificate, “Post course competition certificate”, Employment and entrepreneurship, Ability enhancement