Manufacturing

Students will be oriented to the occupation and will learn about foundational safety requirements specific to manufacturing and production. Course content will include basic shop safety, OSHA 10, and CPR/First Aid. The course will introduce the concepts of working in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace; safety and environmental assessments; emergency drills and emergency teams; unsafe conditions and corrective action; equipment safety training; processes and procedures that support a safe work environment; safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation, and repair; monitoring safe equipment and operator performance; and effective safety enhancing workplace practices. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships

Apprentices will apply quality and continuous improvement practices to manufacturing and production. The course will introduce quality assurance, inspection, blueprint reading, interpreting manufacturing documents, precision measurement, and basic tools/equipment use and knowledge. Apprentices will learn the process of periodic or statistically based internal quality audit activities, check and document calibration of gauges and other data collection equipment, suggest continuous improvements, inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications, document the results of quality tests, communicate quality problems, take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality, and use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships

Apprentices will learn to identify customer needs and required resources for production. They will learn about production, communication, lean manufacturing, problem solving and front line leadership techniques. The course will introduce the set up and operation of machines including tooling and equipment. Apprentices will learn to identify customer needs, determine resources available for the production process, set up equipment for the production process, set team production goals, make job assignments, coordinate work flow with team members and other work groups, communicate production and material requirements and product specifications, perform and monitor the process to make the product, document product and process compliance with customer requirements, and prepare final product for shipping or distribution. Additionally, students will examine emerging industrial technologies and trends in green manufacturing. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships

Apprentices will learn the foundational principles and skills relating to machine maintenance awareness. They will learn to apply principles of welding, basic electricity, and fluid power systems to manufacturing equipment. Apprentices will examine common applications for lubricants, coolants, bearings, couplings, belt drives, and chain drives. The course will apply machine control and automation concepts to awareness of machine maintenance. Apprentices will learn how to perform preventive maintenance and routine repair, monitor indicators to ensure correct operations, perform all housekeeping to maintain production schedule, recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems, including knowledge of when to inform maintenance personnel about problems with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other systems. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships