60 Prescott Street
Worcester MA 01605
508-831-7020
508-831-7215
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60 Prescott Street |
Manufacturing Skills Program
An Initiative of the Manufacturing Advancement Center
This curriculum is offered as an intensive 120 hours program designed to assess, prepare, and/or qualify individuals for successful jobs in the manufacturing sector. The MAC, Manufacturing Advancement Center, offers customized training of the basic skills requirements for manufacturing. The MAC has tailored these courses for local manufacturers that identify and amplify those skills found deficient within their respective incumbent workforces.
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Instruction Methods |
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| Handouts | Demonstrations | Lectures | Workbooks | Field Trips |
| Visual aides and Videos | Classroom discussion | Classroom exercises | ||
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Course Content |
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| Introduction to
Manufacturing:
This topic deals with how a manufacturing
business works, what makes a successful business, and how a business
stays successful. |
Manufacturing
Terminology:
Key words used in manufacturing,
including the latest jargon regarding processes and equipment.
Explanation of some of the tactical departments in manufacturing and
their roles. |
Computers, Etc.:
A hands-on demonstration of the use of
computers in manufacturing, along with a description of the available
software. |
| Plant Safety and
Industrial Hygiene:
This topic is a preliminary review of safety issues that the employee will be exposed to in a manufacturing environment. |
Basic Shop Math:
This course presents a review as well as
an introduction to the basic math requirements for survival in the
manufacturing workplace. |
Measurement and Quality:
The course explores the use of various
inspection tools, equipment and fixtures, and provides an introduction
to Statistical Process Control and ISO 9000. |
| Communications Skills:
Reading, writing, presentation skills,
listening skills as they relate to manufacturing. |
Teaming Concepts:
The course will provide a general
overview of several tools and techniques to aid in group problem
solving. |
Manufacturing
Documentation:
What is it? |
| Vestibule Skills
Training:
Proper dress, personal hygiene,
interviewing skills, attitude, initiative, punctuality, and
accountability will be addressed. |
Basic Problem Solving:
The course will provide an introduction
to several tools and techniques to aid in practical problem solving. |
Basic Shop Drawing
Interpretation:
This course will deal with basic
dimensions and tolerances, drafting concepts and blueprint reading. |
| Certification:
Successful completion of this course will
be validated by a test procedure at the conclusion of the program. |
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