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  • 4.20 Credits

    A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a professional who is trained in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools and is capable of implementing and sustaining high-impact projects. As a certified Green Belt and change agent, a Green Belt should dedicate 20% of their time to developing improvement initiatives and leading project teams.
  • 4.20 Credits

    The Six Sigma Black Belt is a dedicated professional who is highly trained and experienced in advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools and routinely works on implementing and sustaining multiple and/or complex high-impact projects in most areas of the organization. As a certified Black Belt and organizational transformation facilitator, a Black Belt should dedicate a third of their time or more to developing improvement initiatives and leading project teams while providing training and mentoring.
  • 18.00 Credits

    Introduces students to technical information and hands-on experience in basic welding skills, including the interpretation of typical welding drawings and symbols, shop math, measurements and blueprint reading for welders. Emphasis is placed on personal safety and proper use of shop equipment and tools. Students advance to applying technical skills with hands on experience in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead position shielded metal-arc (SMAW), gas metal-arc (MIG), and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, in addition to other types of welds and joints. This course covers electrode sizes, common flaws, the analysis of operating principles, and the principles of non- fusion welding. Students are able to demonstrate structural welding of steel (AWS D1.1) and have the opportunity to take the American Welding Society (AWS) certification upon successful completion of the course
  • 33.60 Credits

    The Precision Machining and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technology program teaches students how to to interpret blueprints, perform shop math calculations, work with precision measurements and measuring tools set-up and complete projects on both traditional lathes and mills as well as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations, and make decisions to ensure that work quality is maintained. The 336-hour curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level positions, such as machine setup, operation, and programming while providing the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become an expert Machinist. Students are also taught attention to detail, the ability to work to close tolerances the skills to improve their mechanical aptitude, and how to solve mechanical challenges by working through logical steps. Shop safety, including OSHA-10 Certification Training, and good shop work practices, including routine machine shop maintenance activities are also covered The tuition for the program covers designated reading resources and lab fees and a student tool kit. Customization and industry training options are also available. The complete training is available at the Harrisburg-Midtown 1 Campus. For more information, please contact haccmfg@hacc.edu.
  • 18.00 Credits

    Provides students with essential knowledge and skills needed for effective water treatment operations. This course teaches basic math for calculations and system evaluation, In addition, students explore general chemistry principles and gain a holistic understanding of the water treatment process. Other topics coveres various filtration methods, corrosion control, inorganics and organics removal, chemical addition, and disinfection techniques such as gas chlorination, hypochlorite, UV disinfection, and ozone applications. Students also study the Safe Water Drinking Act and its impact on drinking water quality. This course is designed for individuals with a high high school diploma or equivalency diploma. By the end of the course students are equipped with the necessary knowledge to sit for the relevant Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) licensure certification . exams. For those who complete the certificate course, the Pennsylvania DEP credits those students with experience time to fast-track towards becoming a PA DEP licensed operator.
  • 10.00 Credits

    The High School Welding course introduces school students to technical information and hands-on experience in basic welding skills, including the interpretation of typical welding drawings and symbols, flat vertical, horizontal, and overhead position shielded metal-arc welding, in addition to other types of welds and joints, identification of operating principles, testing and inspections, common flaws, and the principles of non-fusion welding, personal safety and proper use of shop equipment and tools, and math concepts, including whole numbers, common fractions, and basic math formulas associated with welding. Upon completion of the program, the coursework will provide the student with the opportunity to take the American Welding Society (AWS) certification test and/or pursue more advanced welding courses.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Knowledge and skills required by technicians in industry. Course covers personal industrial safety, OSHA requirements, hardware, safe use of hand tools, shop and measuring tools, mechanical and engineering drawings, blueprint schematics, basic metalwork, and machine shop skills. A course fee is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Offers students the chance to receive on-the-job training with an industrial maintenance employer for a minimum of 15 hours per week. This faculty-monitored course allows students to learn and practice technical skills while on-the-job. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 24 credit hours in IMT-Mechatronics courses with grades of C or higher, or permission of the Instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Requires students to complete a minimum of 135 hours of verified field experience at an internship site approved by the course instructor. The course emphasizes experiential learning, bolsters professional development, and promotes the application of skills in the workplace. Through a combination of field experience and virtual learning, students create a career development plan, strengthen interviewing skills, and apply professionalism in the workplace. Students are required to attend two one-on-one meetings - one at the beginning of the course and one at the end - with the instructor. This course is available to all students, but may not be used in the place of any required program internships, co-ops, or practicums. Prerequisite: Student must obtain signature of the Instructor, have a GPA of 2.5 and have earned at least 18 college-level credits.
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