{"product_id":"manual-machinist","title":"Manual Machinist","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis Manual Machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. The course will cover workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, assembly, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e205 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES782\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturers are looking for highly skilled workers to create increasingly complex and important products. This comprehensive online manual machining training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful future in a growing manufacturing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a Meta Quest 3 headset, two controllers, a carrying case, and an Elite Strap, enhancing your learning experience through immersive virtual reality (VR) labs and simulations. While we offer 10 interactive VR labs, you also have the flexibility to complete simulations online if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis machinist course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform manual machining. You will learn key competencies such as workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and assembly to work as a manual machinist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduction floor safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCNC controls and programming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetallurgy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMachining and grinding processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFastener assembly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspection methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorkholding principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview our overview of the \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Virtual Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e to get a better understanding of the value this machining training provides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for a career as a manual machinist, production machinist, machine operator, manual lathe operator, or manual mill operator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the skills you need to confidently perform your job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbrasives \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrinding Processes 201\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrinding Safety 211\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Grinding Theory 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295\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMazak Mill: Program Storage 310\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMazak Lathe: Program Storage 315\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMazak Mill: First Part Runs 320\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMazak Lathe: First Part Runs 325\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical Systems \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety for Electrical Work 111\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasteners \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntro to Fastener Ergonomics 130\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProperties for Fasteners 200\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Fastener Threads 221\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of Threaded Fasteners 231\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools for Threaded Fasteners 235\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of Non-Threaded Fasteners 241\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Torque 245\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThreaded Fastener Selection 255\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspection \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Measurement 101\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalibration Fundamentals 111\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasics of Tolerance 121\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlueprint Reading 131\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHole Standards and Inspection 141\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThread Standards and Inspection 151\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurface Texture and Inspection 201\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpreting Prints 231\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to GD\u0026amp;T 301\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor Rules of GD\u0026amp;T 311\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspecting a Prismatic Part 321\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspecting a Cylindrical Part 331\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Hole Inspection 341\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspecting with Optical Comparators 351\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspecting with CMMs 361\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalibration and Documentation 371\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLean \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLean Manufacturing Overview 101\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTotal Productive Maintenance 141\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5S Overview 151\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntro to Six Sigma 171\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting 181\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSPC Overview 211\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMetrics for Lean 231\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess Flow Charting 241\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for Setup Reduction 251\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix Sigma Goals and Tools 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Feed for the Lathe 301\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-Speed Machining 310\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed and Feed for the Mill 311\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHard Turning 315\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCutting Tool Materials 321\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMachining Titanium Alloys 325\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarbide Grade Selection 331\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eANSI Insert Selection 341\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLathe Tool Geometry 351\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMill Tool Geometry 361\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrill Tool Geometry 371\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimizing Tool Life and Process 381\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpact of Workpiece Materials 391\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuality \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eISO 9001:2015 Review 122\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproaches to Maintenance 131\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e 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