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  • 0.60 Credits

    This class covers basic to intermediate skills in the Industrial Technology Maintenance field including the essential soft-skills that employers need . As a blended learning opportunity, students in this course will be taught through both online and in-person delivery methods. The class will include hands-on techniques to ensure consistency and excellence in both theory and practical ability. The know -how required to complete real world tasks and job assignments using tools, simulators, training equipment and actual industrial machinery will be emphasized throughout this program.
  • 8.40 Credits

    Introduces students to automated machining operations or, computer numerical control (CNC) technology and prepares them for entry-level work as a CNC machine operator in the workforce. Students are taught to follow setup sheets, perform shop math calculation work with precision measurements and properly use measuring instruments. Specifically, this course covers working to close tolerances (+/- .0002), improving mechanical aptitude and solving mechanical challenges through logical steps. This 84-hour blended course allows students to gain experience by setting up and completing advanced machining operations on automated equipment, and make decisions to ensure work quality is maintained. Shop safety and good shop work practices, including routine machine shop maintenance activities, are also covered. Additionally, online resources and curriculum are made available. Tuition covers both textbook and lab fees associated with this training.
  • 11.20 Credits

    Provides students with the fundamental skills required to become an entry-level Machinist within the Fabrication and Machining industry. This 112 hour training course is conducted in HACC???s fully-equipped Machine Shop and is designed to cover the essentials of shop math and measuring skills, geometric dimensioning and tolerances, industrial print reading, shop safety. OSHA-10 General Industry Certification is available for students who successfully complete this portion of the course. Students receive practical instruction and ample time to practice hands -on skills in turning, milling, and grinding using fundamental lathes and mills. The tuition covers book, lab fees and a student tool kit.
  • 57.60 Credits

    Tool and die makers work with machinery and mechanical equipment to cut, shape and finish tools made of metal, or forge die casts for creating molds for materials made out of metal, plastic, ceramic and more. This program is the 4-year classroom component of the state registered Tool & Die Apprenticeship program. On-the-job training requirements will also be mandated by the terms of the apprenticeship. The classroom program is both academic as well as hands-on and students will spend a significant portion of the class working in the machining labs learning the practical application of the science behind tool and die maker's work. From the first stages of design to the final quality control inspections at the end of a manufacturing process, tool and die makers may find themselves at any number of critical points throughout the production system.
  • 1.60 Credits

    This course presents critical information on the basics of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Fundamentals (GD&T) through lectures, realistic examples, discussions, and problem application. Students will learn to apply these techniques in datum selection and tolerancing optimization. This learning approach preserves functional product requirements, while taking into consideration manufacturing difficulties, introducing more producible tolerances, practical datum structures, and pre-planning measurement methods.
  • 0.80 Credits

    Provides a comprehensive view on reading and understanding technical schematics for creating parts and assemblies in an industrial production setting. This course is designed for individuals entering or working in the fields of manufacturing and fabrications and is built in a manner that allows for thoughtful practice and application of techniques taught. While this course is typically offered in 16 hours, it may be offered in various lengths to accommodate different needs and applications and presented in person or via remote instruction usin Zoom technology and includes breaks and interactive practice sessions. Students are able to engage in these evenly-paced learning sessions with a hightly qualified instructor in a personalized setting.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides instruction for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in general industry. This course is open to everyone and is recommended for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility. The OSHA-30 General Industry course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in general industry. The course is taught by an Authorized OSHA Outreach trainer, and students who successfully complete the training receive their OSHA-30-36 hour General Industry wallet card. Cards are issued by OSHA approximately 8-12 weeks after the course ends.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Provides instruction for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces within general industry. Some of the topics covered are: the dangers of electrical hazards, spray finishers and unguarded equipment; the basics of slip, trip and fall hazard protection; properly using personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper use of fixed and portable ladders. This 10-12 hour training is taught by an Authorized OSHA Outreach trainer and students who successfully complete the course receive their OSHA-10-12 hour General Industry wallet card. (Cards are issued by OSHA approximately 8-12 weeks after the course ends.) This training is open to everyone and is recommended for entry-level workers in general industry, such as healthcare, factory operations, warehousing, manufacturing, storage and others. There are no prerequisites required.
  • 1.40 Credits

    Introduces students to Computer Numeric Control (CNC) programming using Computer-Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems. This 140 hour training teaches students to fully design a component using various CAD/CAM programs; operate the Human Machine Interface (HMI) found on automated equipment to manufacture a completed part; work through manufacturing designs including designing a product using the costumers specifications; identify and troubleshoot quality control issues found in the manufacturing environment; and manufacture a completed part, that works in conjunction with parts made by other students, in cellular manufacturing environment. The tuition for this course includes the textbook, lab fees and access to educational versions of software, as permitted by the developer.
  • 10.00 Credits

    Students will be exposed to and use all different types of shop precision measurement tools. Starting with the common ruler through CMM. Labs are included with the most used equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gages, and height gages.
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