Improve Workforce Efficiency

Course #: 186034
Duration: 5 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Recognition of how the economy affects the actions of companies, employees, consumers, and investors.
• The concept of capitalism and the principles of supply and demand.
• How government policies affect the amounts of saving, spending, and investing by companies and individuals.
• Understand economic measuring tools such as the inflation rate, the unemployment rate and Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• How labor is divided into three employment sectors and how wages are set, including the influence of labor unions and the benefits of a multi-functional workforce.
• Recognition of how both the employee and the company must compete in an increasingly international marketplace.

Course #: Block X24
Duration: 70 hours (includes 12 tests)
Prerequisites:

• Basic Industrial Math (Block X21)
• Practical Measurements (Block X22)
• Trades Safety: Getting Started (186001)

In all industrial trades, a trainee will often have to several and various tools to get the task done properly. This block introduces commonly used hand and power tools. Safety is stressed while the maintenance worker is learning what tools to use, what tasks the tool can effectively accomplish, and how to use the tools correctly.

• This course replaces Hand and Power Tools, Block X04. Each study unit contains a progress exam.

• 186052 Common Hand Tools, Part 1
• 186053 Common Hand Tools, Part 2
• 186068 Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1
• 186054 Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools
• 186055 Power Cutting Tools
• 186056 Pneumatic Hand Tools
• 286042 Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools
• 006026 Electricians’ Tools
• 186057 Tool Grinding and Sharpening
• 186058 Woodworking Hand Tools
• 186059 Routers, Power Planers, and Sanders
• 186060 Jacks, Hoists, and Pullers

Course #: 006026
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
What Students Learn:

Students will learn the concepts and how to use the following tools: Electricians’ Equipment; Basic Hand Tools; Wire-Working Tools; Conduit-Working Tools; Power Tools; Knowledge as a Tool with Basic Introduction to the Metric System; Units of Electricity; Static Electricity; Electric Current, Measuring Instruments, and the Symbols and Terminology Used by Electricians.

• Electricians’ Equipment: Basic Hand Tools
• Wire-Working Tools
• Conduit-Working Tools
• Power Tools
• Knowledge as a Tool with Basic Introduction to the Metric System
• Units of Electricity
• Static Electricity
• Electric Current, Measuring Instruments, and the Symbols and Terminology Used by Electricians

• This updated course replaces, Electricians’ Tools, course 4401.
• This study unit is primarily appropriate for residential and commercial electricians or electrical contractors.

Course #: 186052
What Students Learn:

Working with Hand Tools: Commonly Used Tools; Tips on Tool Care Safety; Wrenches: Adjustable Wrenches; Open-End, Box, and Combination Wrenches; Striking Wrenches; Socket Wrenches; Socket Drive Handles; Torque and Its Measurement; Pipe Wrenches; Chain and Strap Wrenches; Spanner Wrenches; Setscrew Wrenches; Pliers: General Types and Sizes; Combination Slip-Joint and Tongue-and-Groove Pliers; Using Pliers Safely and Properly; Screwdrivers: Using Screwdrivers Properly and Safely; Care of Screwdrivers; Striking Tools: Hammers; Using Hammers Safely and Properly Care of Hammers; Tool Storage and Benchwork: Workbenches; Tool Storage; Vises, Clamps, and Locking Tools; Scribers and Try Squares.

• Identify common hand tools and their function.
• Explain how to safely use common hand tools.
• Maintain most types of hand tools.
• Describe the benefits of several special features available for some hand tools.

Course #: 186053
What Students Learn:

Struck Tools: Punches; Chisels; Cutting Tools: Snips; Hacksaws; Knives; Sheet Metal Tools; Shaping Hand Tools: Files; Scrapers; Abrasives and Related Finishing Tools; Hand Tools for Threading and Other Precision Work: Reamers; Taps and Thread Files; Dies Removing a Broken Stud or Screw; Specialized Maintenance Hand Tools: Pry Bars; Pullers, Slide Handles and Separators; Lights and Inspection Tools.

• Identify and use various chisels and punches safely.
• Use and care for cutting tools.
• Understand the need for specialized maintenance tools.
• Correctly use threading and other precision tools.

Course #: 186054
What Students Learn:

Electric Drills: Portable Electric Drills; Cordless Drills; Drill Chucks; Drill Presses: Standard Drill Presses; Changing Drill Press Speeds; Taper- Shank Drill Bits and Holding Devices; Setting Up a Drill Press; Drilling Holes with a Drill Press; Drill Bits: Drill Reconditioning; Cutting Fluids; Hammer Drills and Rotary Hammers: Operating a Hammer Drill or Rotary Hammer; Drilling in Concrete; Electric Grinders: Hand-Held Electric Grinders; Bench and Pedestal Grinders; Grinding Wheels; Abrasives: Coated Abrasives; Bonded Abrasives; Maintenance and Safety.

• Safely set up and operate a portable electric drill, drill press, and electric hammer.
• Choose the proper drill bit for many drilling applications.
• Select the proper drilling tool for an application.
• Set up and use a variety of hand and bench grinders.
• Safely use the proper grinder for various jobs.
• Follow the necessary steps for proper tool maintenance.

Course #: 186055
What Students Learn:

Power Saw Safety; Portable Power Saws: Portable Circular Saw; Jigsaw; Reciprocating Saw; Power Cutout Tool; Portable Band Saw; Stationary Circular Power Saws: Stationary Power Saw Safety; Table Saw; Radial Arm Saw; Circular Cutoff Saw; Other Stationary Power Saws: Power Hacksaw; Horizontal Band Saw Machine; Vertical Band Saw Machine; Scroll Saw; Cutting with Stationary Power Saws.

• Identify the most common portable and stationary power saws.
• Identify the various parts of a saw and explain how they work.
• Discuss the types of cuts made by each type of saw.
• List the various safety precautions you should follow when using power saws.
• Choose the most appropriate saw and blade for the type of work being done.

Course #: 186056
Course Objectives:

• Describe the various pneumatic tools used for plant maintenance.
• Identify and describe the safe use of impact, cutting, and grinding tools.
• Explain how pneumatic hammers, nailers, and staplers are selected and used in a safe manner.
• Describe the use of pneumatic assembly tools such as grinders, sanders, screwdrivers, and drills and how other types of production tools are selected and used.
• Identify the proper procedures for pneumatic tool and system care.
• Identify safe tool use procedures and how vibration and excess noise can cause bodily injury.

Course #: 186057
Course Objectives:

• Use a grinding machine, following all safety procedures.
• Hone or whet tools with an oilstone.
• Explain the procedures for grinding metal stock.
• Compare the methods used in grinding screwdrivers, snips, chisels, plane irons, and twist drills.

Course #: 186058
Course Objectives:

• Distinguish between the types of hand saws and use them correctly.
• Learn how to bore and drill holes in wood.
• Explain the differences between planes and use planes effectively.
• Use abrasive tools correctly.

Course #: 186059
Course Objectives:

• Operate (with practice) the portable router.
• Outline the procedures for using a portable power planer.
• Recognize by sight the common stationary power sanders and compare their operation.
• Choose the right portable sander for a given job, and operate (with practice) the portable belt sander.

Course #: 186060
Course Objectives:

• Identify the many forms of jacks and hoists.
• Safely operate jacks and hoists.
• Understand the construction details of fiber ropes, wire ropes, and chains.
• Properly use and maintain fiber rope, wire rope, and chain slings.
• Properly use jaw and push pullers.

Course #: 186068
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Purpose and Language of Measurement
• Scale Instruments and Accessories
• Vernier Caliper
• Micrometers, Gages, and Protractors.

• This updated course replaces course 3500A.
• The entire course consists of study units 186068, 186069, and 186072.

Course #: 286042
Course Objectives:

• Identify the various tools available for various tasks by appearance.
• Identify the various tools available for various tasks by appearance.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of job safety and tool safety.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of job safety and tool safety.
• Identify the tools required to join and assemble pipes of different material composition.
• Identify the tools required to join and assemble pipes of different material composition.
• Determine when and how to use pipe-joint assembly tools.
• Determine when and how to use pipe-joint assembly tools.
• Identify the tools required to perform layout, cutting, and boring tasks.
• Identify the tools required to perform layout, cutting, and boring tasks.
• Identify the tools needed for testing and maintaining piping systems.
• Identify the tools needed for testing and maintaining piping systems.
• Determine when and how to use finishing, testing, and maintenance tools for piping systems.
• Determine when and how to use finishing, testing, and maintenance tools for piping systems.

Course #: Block X26
Prerequisites:

• Basic Industrial Math (Block X21)
• Practical Measurements (Block X22)

This block presents the trainee with a broad overview of the properties and applications of metallic and non-metallic materials used in industry. In addition to the application of metals, plastics, and wood products, the trainee will learn how fasteners, pumps, compressors, bearings, and seals are classified and used. The trainee will learn how paints and adhesives are made and used, and how belts, chains, and gears are used to transmit power. Included in these lessons are the classifications and uses of industrial gases, chemicals, cleaning agents, and lubricants.

• This block replaces Block X06.

• 186087 Metal Processing
• 186088 Ferrous Metals
• 186089 Nonferrous Metals
• 186090 Identification of Metals
• 186091 Nonmetallic Materials
• 186092 Plastics, Elastomers, and Composite Materials
• 186093 Wood Products
• 186094 Paints and Adhesives
• 186095 Fasteners
• 186096 Introduction to Pumps and Compressors
• 186097 Introduction to Bearings and Seals
• 186098 Introduction to Power Transmission

Course #: 186087
Course Objectives:

• Identify industrial metals by their names and chemical symbols.
• Define in basic terms the characteristics and properties of metals.
• Explain the various metal-processing methods used in producing industrial metals.
• Explain how metals are extracted from their ores found in the earth and then refined.

Course #: 186088
Course Objectives:

• Identify the features of a blast furnace.
• Recognize cast irons by their fractures and other properties.
• Describe the major steelmaking processes.
• Discuss the hot-working and cold-working methods used to shape steel.
• Classify the types of steel, according to both processing method and carbon content.
• Relate certain grade numbers to the types of steel they identify.

Course #: 186089
Course Objectives:

• Explain how the various metals are extracted from their ores.
• Describe how the addition of certain elements affects the physical properties of the base metals.
• Select the metal alloy most suitable for a given job.
• Recognize whether a copper alloy is a brass or a bronze.

Course #: 186090
Course Objectives:

• Identify a metal by making a file, test magnetic test, temperature test, chip test, or spark test.
• Find the hardness of a metal by using a Brinell-Rockwell Monotron, a Vickers-Herbert Pendulum, or a scieroscope hardness testing machine.

Course #: 186091
Course Objectives:

• Tell how temperature and pressure can change the volume of a gas.
• Handle acids and alkalies safely.
• Discuss the uses of industrial chemicals and gases.
• Select solders and lubricants.
• Recognize carbon in its various forms.

Course #: 186092
Course Objectives:

• Understand the differences between thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
• Differentiate between plastic components.
• Identify elastomers and their special properties.
• Classify composite structures and recognize their strengths and limitations.
• Understand how to cut, shape, and join plastics and composites.
• Maximize the lifespan of polymer and composite structures with proper maintenance practices.

Course #: 186093
Course Objectives:

• Explain how wood and lumber are classified or graded.
• Select a wood, by comparing ease of working or forming.
• Describe the methods used in making composition board and plywood.
• Select the best type of wood fastener for a specific use.

Course #: 186094
Course Objectives:

• Understand the role that each type of ingredient plays in determining the properties of a specific paint and powder coating.
• Properly prepare surfaces for painting to maximize the life and level of protection.
• Identify and use paintbrushes, rollers, spray, and powder-coating equipment.
• Explain the differences between adhesive types and select the best adhesive for a specific task.
• Identify the hazards associated with the application of coatings and adhesives.

Course #: 186095
Course Objectives:

• Identify the two basic types of fasteners.
• Define the various terms related to national thread form.
• Recognize the many types of screws and their uses.
• Identify the various types of washers.
• Properly install and remove threaded fasteners.
• Install the various types of mechanical fasteners.

Course #: 186096
Course Objectives:

• Recognize the parts of the three basic types of pumps.
• Understand the working of different types of pumps.
• Select the proper pump for a specific use.
• Explain why air compressors are used in plants.
• Describe the parts of air compressors.
• Select the proper air compressor for a specific use.

Course #: 186097
Course Objectives:

• Identify the two basic types of bearings: plain and antifriction.
• State the advantage of premounted bearings.
• Describe the various rolling elements used in antifriction bearings.
• Properly clean antifriction bearings.
• Select the lip-type seal for a given application.
• Properly install lip-type seals.

Course #: 186098
Course Objectives:

• Install, inspect, and troubleshoot V-belt drives.
• Understand the construction details of various types of belts and sheaves.
• Identify the components and uses of various chains.
• Select the suitable oil for lubricating chain drives.
• Describe the various types of gears used for transmitting power.
• Properly lubricate open and closed gear drives.

Course #: 186069
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Indicators
• Shop Gages
• Gage Blocks
• Fundamentals of Trigonometry
• Sine Bar and Sine Plate.

• This updated course replaces course 3500B.
• The entire course consists of study units 186068, 186069, and 186072.

Course #: 186072
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Setup and operation of optical alignment systems including laser and alignment telescopes.
• Use digital readout gages that apply either absolute or incremental measuring systems.
• Explain the use of optical comparators and toolmaker’s microscopes.
• Recognize applications that call for in-process and post-process gaging, including video inspection and CNC tool presetters.
• Uses of modern non destructive testing (NDT) technologies including magnetic particle inspection and ultrasonic testing.

• This updated course replaces courses 3500C and 186070.
• The entire course consists of study units 186068, 186069, and 186072.

Course #: X0804
Course Objectives:

• List the proper safety equipment to be worn when performing machine shop tasks.
• State the environmental hazards most commonly encountered in a machine shop.
• Teach the fundamental safety measures for the machine shop environment and for the more popular types of machine tools used across industry.
• State the method used to remove stock from a workpiece mounted in a lathe, milling machine, and drill press.
• Name one method used to protect the worker from harmful fumes when cutting fluids are used.

Course #: X0805
Course Objectives:

• Understand the four basic methods of manufacturing iron and steel.
• Discuss the fundamental properties of metals.
• Recognize standard identification of various steels and alloys.
• Know the characteristics and applications of particular steels and alloys.
• Realize the effects and limitations of heat treatment.
• Be familiar with materials testing methods.
• Differentiate between hot-working and cold-working metal processes.

Course #: X0809
Course Objectives:

• Describe metal cutting, how it is accomplished, and whether a cutting tool is performing properly.
• Identify a variety of cutting tools.
• Understand how a cutting tool cuts and separates material by using the three kinds of cutting edges.
• Identify the three major types of chips a cutting tool produces.
• Name the key parts of a twist drill.
• Describe the applications of a counterbore, countersink, and combination countersink/centerdrill.
• State the differences between reamers for machine and hand use.
• Explain the differences between taps used for hand tapping and machine tapping methods.
• Describe the dies used to produce threads by both hand and machine methods.
• Identify the different machine attachments and tooling components needed for tap and die threading on production machinery.

Course #: X0810
Course Objectives:

• Define the major parts of a lathe tool bit.
• Identify the types and applications of turning, boring, and milling tools used in machining operations.
• Describe the different styles of end mills available.
• Identify the different horizontal end mills.
• Explain the difference between the mounting methods used for horizontal and end mill style cutters.
• Understand the differences among the various cutting tool materials used.
• Describe the reasons for using a tool coating on a cutting tool or cutting insert.
• Describe the effects of coolants on the cutting point.
• Identify the major methods of applying cutting fluids.

Course #: X0811
Course Objectives:

• Identify the different types and applications of drilling machines used in industry and their important operating parts.
• Describe the major accessories and workholders used on drilling machines.
• Explain the difference between horizontal and vertical milling machines.
• Describe the different types of horizontal and vertical milling machines available.
• Understand numerical control and computerized numerical control of machine tools and differentiate between them.
• Distinguish a machining center from an ordinary milling machine.
• Understand the differences among the four designs of automatic toolchangers.

Course #: X0812
Course Objectives:

• Describe basic lathe construction.
• Describe the manual and automated turning machines used by industry.
• Recognize the uses of turning centers for mass-production applications.
• Differentiate between bar and chucking types of automatic screw machines.
• Identify turning machine accessories and workholders.
• State the differences between horizontal and vertical bandsaw configurations.
• Interpret the different tooth styles of bandsaws and the applications for each style.
• Describe conventional and vertical bandsaw cutting operations.
• Explain circular cold sawing, abrasive cutting, and friction sawing techniques.

Course #: X0813
Course Objectives:

• Explain the physical characteristics, setup, and operation of grinding wheels.
• Name the different types of abrasives and bonds.
• Define how structure applies to the grinding process.
• Recognize Standard Marking System symbols to choose the correct grinding wheel.
• Describe the major wheel types by shape and list specific applications for each.
• Describe how to put a grinding wheel into operation and keep it in good working order.
• State the various types of grinding fluids, what they are used for, and the different methods of applying them.
• List uses and nomenclature associated with utility grinders, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders.
• Demonstrate safe practices when using grinders.

Course #: X0814
Course Objectives:

• Name the common machines adapted to computer numerical control.
• Describe how CNC machines operate and what processes they are capable of performing.
• State advantages of CNC over manual control.
• Name various CNC components and describe what each does.
• Explain the function of a feedback device.
• Understand the Cartesian coordinate system of measurement.
• Define tool length compensation and describe the process of zeroing a CNC machine.
• Demonstrate safe practices when operating CNC machines.
• Describe the job responsibilities of people involved in CNC operations.

Course #: 186075
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Relate historical trends in manufacturing to modern ones
• Describe the development and importance of modern quality systems
• Explain how available material types shape manufacturing processes
• Describe early factory systems and their impact on modern systems
• Classify modern manufacturing systems by type and abilities

• This course replaces 2520A

Course #: 186076
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Explain the relationship between atomic structure and material properties
• Classify materials used in manufacturing based on physical and mechanical properties
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of specific materials for a given application
• Interpret the classifications of various metallic materials
• Compare properties of various metallic materials
• Identify properties of and applications for various nonmetallic materials

• This course replaces 2520B

Course #: 186077
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Describe common methods and applications for casting metals and plastics
• Describe and contrast various forming processes including forging, drawing, and others
• Differentiate between the benefits and costs of casting and forming processes
• Explain how the various conventional metal-removal technologies are used in manufacturing
• Identify the benefits of and range of applications for robotics and CNC systems in manufacturing
• Describe the benefits and costs of non-contact metal removal and shaping processes

• This course replaces 2520C

Course #: 186078
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Relate the factors of production to how a given manufacturing organization is structured
• List the types of manufacturing production systems
• Suggest modifications of equipment layout to improve productivity
• Evaluating automation strategies and problems
• Benefits of quality management methods
• Describe their role in JIT, Lean, and e Manufacturing systems

• This course replaces 2520D

Course #: 386030
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Introduction to Metal Cutting
• Fundamentals, Feed, Speed, Depth of Cut
• Requirements for Cutting Tool Materials
• Tool Materials
• Carbon Tool Steels, High-Speed Steels, Carbides, Cast Alloys, Ceramics, Boron Nitride, Diamond, Abrasives
• Principles of Single-Point Cutting
• The Turning Tool, Tool Wear, Modern Turning Tools, and Practices
• Other Single-Point Tools
• Milling Cutters
• Drills
• Tapping, Threading, and Reaming Tools
• Miscellaneous Multiple-Point Cutting Tools
• Cutting Fluids

• Covers subject at an advanced, in-depth level.
• This new course replaces courses 5021A and 386015.

Course #: 386016
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Basic Machining Skills (Block X08)

• Forms of Abrasives
• Classification of Abrasives
• Abrasive Grinding Processes and Machines
• Standard Wheel Marking System
• Abrasive Types
• Grain Size
• Wheel Grade, Wheel Structure, Wheel Bonds
• Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride Wheels
• Wheel Grinding Machines
• Wheel Shapes
• Grinding Wheel Testing and Maintenance
• Grinding Fluids or Coolants Coated Abrasives
• Applications and Characteristics of Coated Abrasives
• Factors Affecting Stock Removal and Finish
• Safe Practices for Grinding

• Covers subject at an advanced, in-depth level.
• This updated course replaces course 5023.

Course #: 386036
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Types of Lathes
• Principal Parts of a Lathe
• Speed Controls
• Feed Controls for Tools
• Basic Work-Holding Devices

• This new course replaces courses 3520A and 386001.

Course #: 386037
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Auxiliary Work-Holding Devices
• Preparation for Machining
• External Machining

• This new course replaces courses 3520B and 386002.

Course #: 386038
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Internal Machining
• Special Lathe Operations
• Tailstock Operations
• Offset Turning

• This new course replaces courses 3520C and 386003.

Course #: 386039
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Types of Tapers
• Taper Turning

• This new course replaces courses 3520D and 386004.

Course #: 386040
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Threading
• Thread Standards and Chasing Setup: Thread Chasing and Standard Threads. Specialty Threads

• This new course replaces courses 3520E and 386005.

Course #: 386031
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Basic Machining Skills (Block X08)

• Milling Process
• General Construction of Milling Machine
• General-Purpose Milling Machines
• Milling Machine Attachments and Accessories

• This new course replaces courses 3522A and 386006.

Course #: 386032
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Milling Machine Fundamentals (386031)

• Milling Cutter Materials
• Milling Cutter Design
• Milling Cutters
• Carbide Inserts
• Milling Techniques
• Care and Reconditioning of Cutters

• This new course replaces courses 3522C and 386008.

Course #: 386033
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Milling Machine Fundamentals (386031)

• Kinds of Work Done on the Milling Machine
• Cutting Speeds and Feeds
• Preparation of Stock
• Setting Machine
• Setting and Holding Work on Table, in Vise, on Faceplate, in Fixtures and Chucks, and between Centers
• Taking Cuts
• Milling-Machine Troubles

• This new course replaces courses 2217 and 386009.

Course #: 386034
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Milling Machine Fundamentals (386031)

• Kinds of Work Done on the Milling Machine
• Cutting Speeds and Feeds
• Preparation of Stock
• Setting Machine
• Setting and Holding Work on Table, in Vise, on Faceplate, in Fixtures and Chucks, and between Centers
• Taking Cuts
• Milling-Machine Troubles

• This new course replaces courses 2217 and 386009.

Course #: 386010
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Basic Machining Skills (Block X08)

• Types of Cylindrical Grinding Machines
• Major Units of Center-Type Grinders
• Grinding Machine Controls
• Grinding Wheels
• Coolants

• This updated course replaces course 3560A.
• The entire course consists of study units 386010-386011.

Course #: 386011
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Basic Machining Skills (Block X08)

• General Safety Information
• Machine Setup Procedure
• Production Grinding
• Roll Grinding
• Grinding Applications
• Troubleshooting in Cylindrical Grinding

• This updated course replaces course 3560B.
• The entire course consists of study units 386010-386011.

Course #: 386012
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Fundamentals of Grinding (386016)

• Introduction to Surface Grinding
• Types of Surface-Grinding Machines
• Components of Surface-Grinding Machines

• This updated course replaces course 5024A.
• The entire course consists of study units 386012-386013.

Course #: 386013
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Fundamentals of Grinding (386016)

• Preparing the Abrasive Wheel for Surface Grinding
• Surface Grinder Operations
• Surface Finish and Measurement

• This updated course replaces course 5024B.
• The entire course consists of study units 386012-386013.

Course #: 286025
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Introduction to Welding
• Definitions of Weld, Braze, and Braze Weld
• Oxyfuel Gas Welding (OFW)
• Arc Welding (AW)
• Resistance Welding (RW)
• Solid-State Welding (SSW)
• The Brazing Welding Process
• Soldering Process
• Other Welding Processes

• This updated course replaces course 6151.
• The entire course consists of study units 286025 and 286066.

Course #: 286066
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Course Objectives:

• Recognize basic joint designs used in welding ­ Butt, Corner, "T", Lap, and Edge
• Selecting the best types of grooves for welding applications
• Proper procedures for working on various positions when welding joints on pipes
• Interpreting welding symbols, dimensions, and schematics

• The entire course consists of study units 286025 and 286066.

Course #: 066903
Duration: 45 hours (includes 3 tests)
Prerequisites:

• Basic Machining Skills (Block X08)

• Numerical Control Basics; The History of Numerical Control; The Computer; Input Media; How Numerical Control Operates; Machine Tools.
• CNC System Programming; Programming Data; Simple Programming; Angular and Contour Programming; Miscellaneous Numerical Control Functions.
• Types of CNC Equipment; Machining Centers; Chucking and Turning Centers; Electrical Discharge Machining; Numerical Control and the Future.

Course #: 386041
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• CNC Technology and Programming (066903)

• Apply of canned cycles, subroutines, and loops in real-world programming applications.
• Modify and adapt basic programs and commands to develop advanced turning programs.
• Use special codes to automate complete jobs, including programming for maximum production efficiency.
• Affect of some CNC operations on cutting speeds and feed rates.
• Correct common problems such as unacceptable part size and out-of- tolerance feature locations.

Course #: 386042
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• CNC Technology and Programming (066903)

• Apply of canned cycles, subroutines, and loops in real-world programming applications.
• Modify and adapt basic programs and commands to develop advanced milling programs.
• Use special codes to automate complete jobs, including programming for maximum production efficiency.
• Affect of some CNC operations on cutting speeds and feed rates.
• Correct common problems such as unacceptable part size and out-of- tolerance feature locations.

Course #: 386029
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Fundamentals of Metal Cutting (386030)

• Explain how electrical discharge machining (EDM) works.
• Describe the difference between wire and ram EDM.
• Explain how laser light is produced and how lasers are used in industrial settings.
• Explain why a plasma cutting torch is so much hotter than other types of cutting torches.
• Describe the difference between chemical and electro-chemical machining.
• Explain how water can be made to cut steel.
• Describe the common manufacturing methods of rapid prototyping

Course #: 386028
Duration: 10 hours (includes 1 test)
Prerequisites:

• Fundamentals of Metal Cutting (386030)

• Understand the fundamental characteristics of toolholders required for various machine tools.
• Understand and describe how the toolholder affects the quality of the machining operation.
• Interpret national standards for tool and toolholder identification systems.
• Understand the differences in toolholder tapers and the proper applications for each type of taper.
• Understand and describe the effects of toolholder concentricity and imbalance