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8 hours worth of material
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Overview
Prepare yourself for a career with higher-than-average pay rates, longer job tenures than most, and one of the highest percentage of workers eligible for health benefits. Modern manufacturing presents opportunities for lifelong learning and numerous chances to work with cutting-edge technology.
- Discover the pathways that lead to careers in manufacturing.
- Explore the types of work in the manufacturing trades.
- Learn about the technology and tools used on the job.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Skilled Trades: Manufacturing Careers
- Learn how to jump-start a career in the manufacturing trades. Get real-world examples that illustrate what manufacturing jobs look like and how to break into this growing field.
- Course 2: Skilled Trades: Resumes and Portfolios
- Applying for an apprenticeship program? Learn what goes into a skilled trades portfolio and resume, and how to construct ones that highlight all that you have to offer.
- Course 3: Introduction to Mill and Lathe Operation
- Explore the fundamentals of mill and lathe machines. Learn about various types of machining methods, the key tools you’ll need, and the actual mechanical operation of the machines.
- Course 4: Introduction to Composite Manufacturing
- Learn about composite manufacturing, including materials, manufacturing processes, and repair methods.
- Course 5: In the Shop: Manufacturing
- Learn about some of the processes in product manufacturing as you explore how key tools and practices work in real-world manufacturing shops.
- Course 6: Rapid Prototyping for Product Design
- Bring your product designs into the real world with rapid prototyping. Get a close look at the machinery and the techniques, such as 3D printing, machining, and injection molding.
- Course 7: G-Code Programming for CNC Foundations
- Learn the basics of G-code programming. Learn how to cut real-world objects on a CNC machine using G-code routines.
- Course 8: Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Learn the basics of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), the system used to communicate tolerances in product design and manufacturing.
Taught by
Kipp Bradford, Bridget Quinn, Steven Marjieh, Steven Marjieh, Gabriel Corbett, Gabriel Corbett, Gabriel Corbett and Kipp Bradford
