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Compare various roles for manufacturing and become oriented to the trade of industrial manufacturing technicians (MSSC module 1, units 1-8) at 8 hours
Assessment Strategies
by completing the MSSC coursework and meeting the requirement for certification
by participating in class activities
by completing class assignments and submitting them to your instructor for review and feedback
by presenting an oral report of best practices in high performance manufacturing in class
Criteria
summarize the types of manufacturing settings and work involved with each one
explain the benefits of manufacturing related careers in your own words
list six or more types of frontline manufacturing jobs
describe the importance of manufacturing
identify the skills needed for success in high performance manufacturing
summarize methods of responding to customer expectations
compare systems used by high-performance manufacturers to produce quality goods at the lowest possible cost
analyze best practice companies involved in high performance manufacturing
apply high performance manufacturing concepts to the trade and occupation
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Apply safety requirements to manufacturing and production (MSSC Safety module 1, units 9-18) -16 hours
Assessment Strategies
by completing the MSSC coursework and meeting the requirement for certification
by actively participating in class discussions and learning activities
by completing all course assignments on time, and submitting them to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
locate industrial safety rules and regulations issued by various agencies
describe the role of a safety committee
recognize and report potential safety and environmental hazards
use PPE correctly
adhere to safety training provided by the employer or others
follow fire and electrical safety procedures
describe how to properly respond in emergencies
use MSDS information, and follow hazmat safety guidelines, labeling systems, and safe handling and storage procedures
follow safety guidelines for tool and machine safety
demonstrate safety around powered industrial trucks and material moving equipment
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Apply quality and continuous improvement practices to manufacturing and production (MSSC Quality module 2, units 19-34) -16 hours
Assessment Strategies
by completing the MSSC coursework, and meeting the requirements for certification
by actively participating in class discussions and learning activities
by completing all course assignments on time, and submitting them to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
visualize part shapes, features, and dimensions from multi-view drawings
determine part hole sizes and locations
scale objects
interpret sectional drawings, title blocks, part section features, fastener sizes and related information on blueprints and job specifications
determine part/product dimension tolerances and limits
apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts accurately
interpret GD&T symbols and frames, and datums correctly
measure parts and products accurately using precision measurement tools
gauge parts and products accurately using dimensional gauging techniques
apply the key elements of a quality system to manufacturing and production
apply quality improvement concepts correctly
basic statistical process control and statistical tools for process improvement
analyze control charts
apply continuous improvement to production and manufacturing improvement
compare methods of quality inspection for different stages of manufacturing
summarize types of quality audits and explain how results are reported
identify types of nonconformities and how they are detected
describe how to document and report preventative corrective actions
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Apply math skills to manufacturing processes and problems (32 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by solving math problems to manufacturing and production work processes associated with the trade
by actively participating in class discussions and learning activities
by completing all the Machine Trades Math course assignments on time, and submitting them to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
perform arithmetic operations on whole numbers and fractions
compute powers and roots
solve percentage, ratio and proportion problems
perform arithmetic operations on signed numbers
evaluate expressions involving order of operations
solve equations
perform basic geometric operations
apply the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles
convert between English and metric units
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Interpret technical and manufacturing documents (24 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by applying blueprint reading to manufacturing and production work processes associated with the trade
by actively participating in class discussions and learning activities
by completing all course assignments on time, and submitting them to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
interpret basic views on assembly, detail, and exploded view drawings
interpret basic types of lines commonly found on prints
interpret dimensioning information accurately
apply auxiliary views to products and parts
relate notes and specifications to manufacturing processes
apply title and revision box information to manufacturing processes
interpret hole legends accurately
sketch and draw effectively
reference bill of materials
identify common structural shapes
compare detail, assembly, and subassembly prints
identify GD&T symbols and notations
convert between US and metric systems
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Measure parts, products and finished goods accurately (8 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by applying measurement accuracy to manufacturing and production work processes associated with the trade
by actively participating in class discussions and learning activities
by completing all course assignments on time, and submitting them to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
take accurate measurements with steel rules and tapes
use squaring tools accurately
use protractors, compasses and centering heads correctly
select and use gauges appropriately
use dividers and trammel points efficiently
compare measurements to blueprints, job specifications and customer requirements
relate measurement to visual inspection
apply measurement to quality
visually inspect parts, products and finished goods accurately
record inspection results correctly
inspect and maintain inspection tools and equipment in proper working order
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Demonstrate effective visual inspection techniques for machines, equipment, tools, parts, and products (8 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by demonstrating visual inspection skills during shops, labs, and hands-on projects
by actively participating in class discussions and learning activities
by completing all course assignments on time, and submitting them to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
verify compliant stock, materials, parts, products, and finished goods
relate the role of visual inspection during machine set-up
relate the role of visual inspection during machine operations
identify the key inspection requirements for parts and products
visually inspect workmanship and finished goods before finishing jobs
interpret tolerances using blueprints and job specifications
uses inspection tools and devices accurately
apply math to measurement and inspection
communicate inspection results and reports
take corrective action and adjust settings properly
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Complete the requirements for OSHA 10 safety certification (10 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by participating in class activities
by completing class assignments and submitting them to your instructor for review and feedback
by completing the requirements for OSHA 10 certification
by obtaining OSHA 10 certification
Criteria
locate OSHA rules and regulations efficiently
interpret OSHA guidelines accurately
demonstrate the proper use of PPE
identify and adhere to safety requirements
maintain clean and safe work areas
handle hazardous materials safely
report hazard situations promptly
apply the subparts of OSHA 10 training to manufacturing and production work processes
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Complete the requirements and obtain First Aid and CPR certifications (8 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to the learning objectives on a written exam
through a practical skill demonstration in the lab
by participating in class discussion on various scenarios common to manufacturing and industrial settings
by obtaining first aid and CPR certification
Criteria
demonstrate competence while performing CPR
demonstrate the proper technique of chest compressions on an adult
demonstrate the steps of adult one rescuer CPR
demonstrate the steps of adult two rescuer CPR
perform all critical steps according the checklist provided by your instructor
achieve a pass rate on the written exam
summarize appropriate first aid responses to a variety of situations
summarize emergency response for a variety of situations
demonstrate appropriate awareness and response for risks associated with blood borne pathogens