Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SHAP-0004
Organization's ID:
MT100
Organization:
Shape Corporation
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Manufacturing Processes or Introduction to Engineering Technology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to obtain all of the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Manufacturing Technician.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Employ proper lockout and tagout procedures for any machine at Shape
  • Discuss different methods of machine safeguarding and demonstrate the proper procedure for performing and documenting a part check
  • Describe the process of rollforming and basic components of a rollform line
  • Recognize the seven most commonly used tags at Shape
  • Operate the MIG and TIG welding machines safely
  • Describe the different press applications at Shape and the different components of presses
  • Explain the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn and when to wear it
  • Operate and read calipers, micrometers, and tape measures

General Topics:

  • Lockout and tagout
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Machine safeguarding
  • Part checks and quality inspection
  • Hand measuring tools
  • Basic rollforming
  • Plex control panel
  • Tagging
  • Grinders and reciprocating saws
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Presses
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials