ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING
Might a career in Advanced Manufacturing be for you, or for someone you care about? CCM’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center helps prepare students for a rewarding career in this field with opportunities for apprenticeships and advanced skills training.
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Learn the knowledge and skills required to enter the field of Advanced Manufacturing by participating in our Boot Camp.
The Boot Camp will offer 4 college credits, interactions with potential employers, and the use of our state-of-the-art classroom and manufacturing lab space in the brand new Advanced Manufacturing Center at CCM. Students can earn certifications such as: OSHA-10, CPR, NIMS, and SolidWorks. There are opportunities for scholarships, and funding for un/under employment. Structured payments instead of one lump sum are available.
Participants who complete Shop Basics and the Advanced Manufacturing Core will be eligible to apply for apprenticeships through the CareerAdvance USA grant. This grant is an apprenticeship program that gives people of any skill level the opportunity to earn valuable credentials and skills in the advanced manufacturing field. Participation in this program can lead to better job opportunities in a year or less. Those who complete apprenticeships have a high rate of immediate employment in the manufacturing sector, with an average starting salary range of $45,000 to $65,000.
These Boot Camp classes are offered continuously, so you can enroll at any time. Learn from the comfort of your own home! They are taught by remote live instruction as well as by self-paced modules. Contact a CareerAdvance USA Coordinator today at CareerUSA@ccm.edu to begin to create your program plan. Â Read more about Apprenticeship Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing.
Boot Camp classes include:
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CORE (MFG-106E)
Building upon the information learned in Shop Basics, Advanced Manufacturing Core provides you with further knowledge in the areas of Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Bench Working Skills, Safety, 2-D AND 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). After successful completion of this class, students will be eligible to earn OSHA-10 Safety Certification, CPR Certification, and a SolidWorks Associate Certification.
126 hours; 12.6 CEU
Cost: $2,500
CAD AND CAM LEVEL 2 (MFG-107E)
CAD level 2 focuses on advanced modeling features, such as surfacing, weldments and MBD (model based dimensioning). Students will also learn how to construct large complex assemblies and how to convey them in 2D shop blueprints.
24 hours; 2.4 CEU
Cost: $500
NIMS CERTIFICATION PREP (MFG-108E)
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certification Prep class provides students with practice exams and lab time to improve their skills. Students will be able to earn up to five NIMS certifications in this course: Drill Press 1; Grinding 1; Job Planning, Bench Work & Layout; Measurement, Materials & Safety; Milling 1.
30 hours; 3.0 CEU
Cost: $500
SHOP BASICS (MFG-101E)
Prerequisite course for all students.
Shop Basics provides you with an introduction to Advanced Manufacturing concepts, and establishes a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process, including how to remain safe on the job and in the shop. This is a required course for all students.
Cost: $250
Today’s world of Advanced Manufacturing is a blend of fundamentals and new skills. Basic blueprint reading is a must-have for everyone from line to leadership. An introduction to Six Sigma provides an understanding of the fundamentals of this dynamic set of process tools. These courses provide both novice and experienced workers with new knowledge and refresh the tool-kit required of all staff in the manufacturing arena.
BLUEPRINT READING AND MEASUREMENTS (WDT-145E)
Learn how to read shop and engineering blueprints and how to fabricate parts and perform assembly operations. Learn current drafting standards and blueprint reading techniques, review standard lines and symbols, sketching techniques, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, drawings, dimensions, tolerances, sectional views, title block information, machining specifications and specialized forms of engineering drawings. Learn how to draw principal and isometric views and understand how blueprints and tolerances relate to the manufacturing process.
INSTRUCTOR: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Fri, Oct 15, 9-4 p.m.
1 session: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6
On campus: AME 103
Course: 88121
Cost: $199
BLUEPRINT READING WITH GD&T (GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING) (WDT-180E)
This combination course not only includes the fundamentals of Blueprint Reading and Measurements (see above course description), but also takes communicating on the shop floor one step further. Through incorporating the additional Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts you will learn CNC machining tolerances, the Datum Reference Frame (DRF), interpretation of symbols, the Feature Control Frame, communicating basic dimensions and material condition modifiers.
INSTRUCTOR: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Fri, Oct 22, 9-4 p.m.
On campus: AME 103
1 session: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6
Course: 88122
Cost: $199
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING (WDT-173E)
This course is an introduction to 3D printing. Students will use the CAD program SolidWorks to create 3D models that can be used in the 3D printing process. Upon completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the 3D printing technologies and materials along with how CAD programs work with the 3D printing process. Students will get hands-on experience with 3D printers by designing their own model and printing it out on a 3D printer.
Instructor: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Sat, Dec 11-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
On campus: AME 142
2 sessions: 12 hrs, CEU 1.2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Course: 88125
Cost: $379
Registration coming soon
INTRODUCTION TO CAD (WDT-147E)
This course introduces students to the basics of AutoCAD 2D drawing and its applications in the field. Preview the features, commands and techniques that make AutoCAD an invaluable tool with a wide range of applications.
INSTRUCTOR: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Next offered Spring 2022
INTRODUCTION TO CNC (WDT-149E)
This course provides a practical application of computerized product development and related prototyping concepts, as well as exposure to basic G-code programming, machine setup, manual and post processed programs, tool offsets and tool changing. Participants will be able to implement all previously learned prototyping concepts to successfully setup and operate CNC milling and CNC turning centers.
Instructor: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Fri, Dec 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
On campus: AME 136
1 session: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6
Course: 88124
Cost: $199
INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL MACHINING (WDT-148E)
This course covers precision measurements and elementary theory of cutting and machining methods with emphasis on the proper operation of the manual lathe and the vertical mill.
Instructor: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Fri, Nov 12-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
On campus: AME 136
2 sessions: 12 hrs, CEU 1.2
Course: 88123
Cost: $379
INTRODUCTION TO MASTERCAM (WDT-182E)
This course will provide you with training used for programming Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine tools. You will learn the programming methodology and proper application of cutting tools. The course also will cover vertical milling and turning equipment.
INSTRUCTOR: Anthony Horbert, AAS, CSWA, CSWPA-WD, CSWPA-SM
Next offered Spring 2022
SIX SIGMA: AN INTRODUCTION TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (WDT-150E)
Six Sigma is a process and a set of tools used by organizations to improve prodÂucts, processes and results by eliminating defects, reducing variation and decreasÂing delays. Learn the fundamentals of Six Sigma, including use of the DMAIC proÂcess (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and basic tools. Learn to create a Project Charter. Prepare to follow this course with an ASQ Six Sigma certification prep course. See below opporÂtunities.
INSTRUCTOR: Ed May, BS, MBA, ASQ CSSBB, CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA, CSQP
Tues, Sept 21-28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Remote-Live
2 Sessions: 6 hrs, CEU 0.6
Course: 88127
Cost: $199
VALUE STREAM MAPPING – MANAGING THE MATERIAL AND INFORMATION FLOW (WDT-151E)
Introduction to a lean manufacturing technique used to analyze the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or service to a customer. Learn how this diagnostic tool is used to visualize the current state of a value stream, identify opportunities for improvement and subsequently design a path to a future desired state.
TBD
WELDING FUNDAMENTALS (WDT-215E)
NEW COURSE –Â UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Learn the basics of welding in CCM’s all new welding lab in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Center. Welding is an essential skill used in manufacturing and technology. Learn the differences and applications of Stick welding (SMAW or Shielded Metal Arc Welding), MIG (Metal, Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten, Inert Gas) welding.
INSTRUCTOR: CCM Staff
Further information to follow.