This course will introduce participants to the fundamentals concepts of constructing a worksheet. Participants will learn to create, edit, save, and enhance standard worksheets and workbooks. This course will encompass lecture, group discussions, hands-on activities, and individual exercises. Prerequisite: None Hours: 12 Cost: $ 98 (Registration Fee: $73 Material Fee: $25) Location: ACC Main Campus

This course will introduce participants to the intermediate concepts of constructing a worksheet. Participants will learn to streamline spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics, and advanced formulas. This course will encompass lecture, group discussions, hands-on activities, and individual exercises. Prerequisite: None Hours: 12 Cost: $ 98 (Registration Fee: $73 Material Fee: $25) Location: ACC Main Campus

This class is designed for participants who have no or very limited prior computer experience. The class will move at a slower more simplified pace than other classes. Topics include basic computer components, terminology, learning to use a mouse, keyboard familiarity, and working with programs operating under Windows®. Participant will gain hands-on experience using a laptop computer.

 Class Format:  Hands on computer activities and exercises       8 hours

Class Performance Factors:  Execution, Job Knowledge, Technical Skills

Class Objectives: Upon completion, the participant will operate a computer and be able to:

• identify basic components
• use a computer mouse
• understand basic keyboard functions and their uses
• use programs operating under Windows®

Class Requirements:  Prerequisites:  none

NOTE:   To successfully complete this class, participants must meet an 80% minimal attendance requirement.

Course introduces basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon completion trainees should be able to understand the operation of a fluid.

• Focused on ability to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application & troubleshooting of system
• Introduces basic components & functions of hydraulic & pneumatic systems including standard symbols, pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL & maintenance procedures

Training introduces fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical, electronic majors. Training in the basic DC and AC principles to include: voltage, resistance, current, impedance; components, (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power, and operation of test equipment. Upon completion trainees should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC equipment using electrical test equipment.

• Focused on ability to construct & analyze DC & AC equipment using electrical test equipment
• Introduces fundamental concepts of electricity, test equipment operation, electronic majors & basic DC & AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance, components & power)

Training introduces the programmable logic controller and its associated applications. Training covers ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection, installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Training includes advanced programming, networking, advanced I/O modules reading and interpreting error codes and troubleshooting. Upon completion trainees should be able to install PLC’s, create programs and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.

• Focused on ability to install PLC’s, create programs & troubleshoot programmable logic controller
• Introduces PLC & associated applications; specifically covering ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers & interfacing of controllers with equipment

Instruction focuses on the basic concepts and capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools. Topics include: setup, operations, and basic applications. Upon completion trainees will be able to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation, & program storage.

• Focused on ability to explain operator safety, machine protection, data input, program preparation & program storage
• Introduces basic concepts & capabilities of computer numerical control machine tools including setup, operations & basic applications

Instruction introduces manual programming setup and operation of CNC machining centers. Training includes programming format, control functions, program editing, part production and inspection. Upon completion trainees should be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers.

• Focused on ability to manufacture simple parts using CNC machining centers
• Introduces manual programming setup & operation of CNC machining centers including programming format, control functions, program editing, part production & inspection

Course introduces programming setup and operation of CNC machining centers. Training includes programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion trainees will be able to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers.

• Focused on ability to manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centers
• Introduces programming setup & operation of CNC turning centers including programming formats, control functions, program editing, part production & inspection

 Instruction focuses on the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Training covers ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, trainees should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.

• Focused on ability to properly select, connect and troubleshoot motors & control circuits
• Introduces fundamental concepts of motors & controls specifically covering ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contractors, motor starters & other control devices

• Focused on interpretation of basic blueprints and visualization of the features of a part
• Training covers basic principles of:
  • Blueprint Reading (actual company blueprints used)
  • Line Types, Orthographic Projections, Dimensioning Methods & Notes

• Focused on ability to interpret and apply basic geometric dimensioning & tolerance principles
• Training covers:
  • Introduction of Basic Geometric Dimensioning, Tolerance Principles & Quality Application
  • Drawing and Tolerance, Bilateral and Unilateral Tolerances & Tolerance Applications
  • Gauging Dimensions, Symbols & Terms
  • Datums, Forms, Orientation Controls, Tolerance of Position, Concentricity, Symmetry, Runout & Profile Controls
  • Measurement for Quality Assurance, Measurement with Graduated Scales, Measurement by Comparison
  • Scale Instruments, Micrometer Instruments & Gauge Blocks

• Focused on skills-specific mathematical concepts relative to the industrial environment
• Training covers principles and applications of:
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division
  • Coordination of systems & Triangulation
  • Percentages, Proportions, Parts & Decimals
  • Production, Efficiency, Metric Systems & Terminology

• Focused on demonstration of knowledge of safe working environment, basic concepts of environmental health and safety & OSHA compliance
• Training covers:
  • Introduction of Principles of Environmental Health, Industrial Safety & OSHA Compliance
  • Safety Concepts, Regulations & Prevention of Accidents, Injuries & Illnesses

• Focused on design and use of common gauges and applying statistical process control concepts
• Training covers principles and applications of:
  • Inspections, Gauge Methods, Special Gauge Designs & Production Gauges
  • Inspections & Statistical Process Control Concepts