{"product_id":"toolmaker","title":"Toolmaker","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis online course will provide an intensive overview of the toolmaking industry and the skills needed to work in it. You will learn a variety of important skills, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES781\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. If you want a stable career in an industry that needs you, consider becoming a toolmaker. This online toolmaker training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your new career quickly. As you progress through your coursework, you will use virtual reality (VR) technology to reinforce your learning and complete 10 labs\/simulations. Upon enrollment, you will be given your very own Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Kit (headset, 2 controllers, case, and Elite Strap).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this toolmaking course, you will have an intensive overview of the skills necessary for toolmaking, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, machining, materials, quality, grinding, and stamping.\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\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\u003eExplore our \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Virtual Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e flyer to get a better understanding of the value this manufacturing training can offer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for a career as a toolmaker, tool and die maker, or tool and die machinist\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 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Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following materials will be shipped to you approximately 10 business days after enrollment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeta Quest 3 VR Headset Kit (headset, 2 controllers, case, and elite strap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial Fees are non-refundable upon registration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Due to the high cost of the VR Headset Kit, it will not ship until 10 days after your start date.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites, and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average toolmaker salary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Salary.com, the average salary for a toolmaker in the United States is $71,630 as of May 1, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hardware is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course includes the Meta Quest 3 headset with the two controllers, a carrying case, and the Elite Strap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do if I encounter technical difficulties while using VR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are issues with the simulations, you can contact a student advisor and\/or access the VR Help Center in the Learning Management System, which includes documentation, videos, and guides to assist with any issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are any issues with the hardware, you should contact Meta for assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any prior experience with VR technology to take this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to have any prior experience with VR technology to take the course. 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