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Foundation Skills: Industry Aliened SKILLS.

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EMPLOYABILITY 3097 Lesson 1: Time-Management Techniques

Lesson 2: Personal Qualities Desirable for the Workplace

Lesson 3: Interpersonal Communication

Lesson 4: Conflict Resolution

Lesson 5: Teamwork

Lesson 6: Problem-Solving Techniques and Decision-Making Skills

Lesson 7: Proper Business and Personal Ethics

Lesson 8: Business Etiquette and Ethical Computer Behavior

Lesson 9: Employer-Employee Relationships

Lesson 10: Proper Communication with Diverse Populations

Lesson 11: Career Goals

Lesson 12: Resumés and Cover Letters

Lesson 13: Job Applications

Lesson 14: Potential Employer Interviews

Lesson 15: Interviewing Skills

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INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 3096 Understanding the Definition of Manufacturing

Understanding the History of Manufacturing

Considering Career Choices

Conducting a Job Search

Preparing a Resume

Writing a Cover Letter

Planning and Staffing a Manufacturing Company

Understanding Product and Strategy Selection

Identifying Manufacturing Processes

Understanding CAD, CAE, CAM, CNC

Understanding Statistical Process Control

Understanding Forecasting Software and Computer Simulation Modeling

Understanding the Role of Automation in Manufacturing

Understanding the Role of Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Understanding Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Understanding the Role of Quality Control

INTRODUCTION TO LEAN MANUFACTURING Lesson 1: Definition Lean Manufacturing

Lesson 2: Understanding Waste

Lesson 3: Designing the Manufacturing Workplace

Lesson 4: Designing Lean Production Processes (1) – Concept

Lesson 5: Designing Lean Production Processes (2) – Method

Lesson 6: Designing a Lean Production Scheduling System

Lesson 7: Problem Solving Tools

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INDUSTRIAL SAFETY - LOCKOUT/TAGOUT LOTO Skill 1: Acquiring Lockout/Tagout Basics

Skill 2: Attaching Lockout Devices

Skill 3: Completing and Attaching Tagout Devices

Skill 4: Conduct Energy Control Analysis

Skill 5: Performing a Lockout/Tagout

Skill 6: Perform Lockout/Tagout Release

MATHEMATICS FOR TECHNICIANS I BA01A Skill 1: Working with Arithmetic and Algebra

Skill 2: Working with Whole Numbers

Skill 3: Working with Fractions

Skill 4: Working with Decimals

Skill 5: Working with Percentages

Skill 6: Working with Ratios and Proportions

Skill 7: Working with Systems of Measurement

Skill 8: Working with Geometry

Skill 9: Working with Trigonometry

MATHEMATICS FOR TECHNICIANS II BA01B Skill 1: Working with Conversion Formulas

Skill 2: Applying Mechanical Principles

Skill 3: Calculating Drive Ratios

Skill 4: Calculating Speed Reducer Service Factor

Skill 5: Using Ohm’s Law in Series and Parallel Circuits

Skill 6: Converting Binary, Binary Coded Decimal (BCD), Hexadecimal and

Decimal Numbers

Skill 7: Calculating Pressure, Force, Head and Flow

Skill 8: Calculating Shim Requirements

Skill 9: Selecting Pipe Size

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BLUEPRINT READING BA02 Skill 1: Identifying Lines and their Functions

Skill 2: Single, Multiple and Auxiliary View

Skill 3: Reading and Locating Blueprint Dimensions

Skill 4: Determining Tolerances

Skill 5: Identifying Thread Dimensions

Skill 6: Identifying Tapers and Machine Surfaces

Skill 7: Cutting Plane and Sections

Skill 8: Geometric Dimensioning, Wear Limits and Assembly Drawings

Skill 9: Identifying Welding Symbols

Skill 10: Reading Plot Plans

Skill 11: Reading Footing, Foundation and Floor Plans

Skill 12: Reading Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel Prints

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LUBRICATION FOR TECHNICIANS BA03 Skill 1: Lubrication Fundamentals

Skill 2: Lubrication Terms

Skill 3: Identifying Lubricating Oils

Skill 4: Identifying General Purpose Greases

Skill 5: Identifying Special Purpose Greases

Skill 6: Applying Lubricating Oils

Skill 7: Applying Lubricating Greases

Skill 8: Bearing Lubrication

Skill 9: Setting Up a Lubrication Schedule

Skill 10: Selecting Synthetic Lubricants

Skill 11: Grease Guns

Skill 12: Bearing Packers

Skill 13: Grease Lubricators

Skill 14: Drop Feed Oilers

Skill 15: Electric Chain Oilers

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MECHANICAL FASTENERS BA04 Skill 1: Identifying Screws and Bolts

Skill 2: Selecting Threaded Fasteners

Skill 3: Applying Thread Standards

Skill 4: Creating and Repairing Threads

Skill 5: Identifying Nuts

Skill 6: Installing Fasteners with a Torque Wrench

Skill 7: Removing Fasteners with a Bolt Extractor

Skill 8: Identifying Washers

Skill 9: Installing Rivets

Skill 10: Selecting Adhesives

Skill 11: Attaching Hook and Loop Fasteners

Skill 12: Connecting Cable Ties

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HAND TOOLS BA05 Skill 1: Practicing Shop Safety

Skill 2: Reading Rulers and Tape Measures

Skill 3: Using Calipers and Feeler Gauges

Skill 4: Working with Squares and Levels

Skill 5: Cutting with Knives

Skill 6: Scribing and Punching Materials

Skill 7: Using Work Holding Devices

Skill 8: Using Hammers

Skill 9: Using Chisels

Skill 10: Cutting with Saws

Skill 11: Working with Pliers

Skill 12: Identifying and Using Cutters

Skill 13: Filing and Deburring with Hand Tools

Skill 14: Working with Drivers

Skill 15: Identifying and Using Hex Keys

Skill 16: Identifying and Using Wrenches

Skill 17: Identifying and Using Socket and Torque Wrenches

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POWER TOOLS BA06 Skill 1: Practicing Shop Safety

Skill 2: Operating a Power Drill

Skill 3: Setting Up and Operating a Drill Press

Skill 4: Operating a Rotary Tool

Skill 5: Setting Up and Operating a Jigsaw

Skill 6: Setting Up and Operating a Reciprocating Saw

Skill 7: Setting Up and Operating a Circular Saw

Skill 8: Adjusting and Operating a Table Saw

Skill 9: Setting Up and Operating a Bandsaw

Skill 10: Setting Up and Operating a Sander

Skill 11: Adjusting and Operating a Bench Grinder

Skill 12: Adjusting and Operating an Angle Grinder

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MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL Activity 1: Getting Started

Activity 2: Accuracy, Precision and Measurement Tools

Activity 3: Units of Measurement and Conversion

Activity 4: Fractions, Decimals, and Rounding

Activity 5: Scaled Measurement Tools

Activity 6: Vernier, Dial, and Digital Calipers

Activity 7: Micrometers

Activity 8: Height Gauges and Dial Indicators

Activity 9: Fixed Gauges

Activity 10: Transfer Measurement Tools

Activity 11: Statistical Analysis

Activity 12: Statistical Process Control

Activity 13: Nominal Dimensions and Tolerance

Activity 14: Parts Inspection and Inspection Reports

Activity 15: Conclusion