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Apprenticeship Programs

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Shop Math IV
Course Outline: This course is designed to develop in the student a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the various formulas and charts in the text (Machinery’s Handbook) as applied to the basic machine shop practices. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: 1. Identify and solve various formulas and equations useful in everyday shop practice. 2. Identify and use the basic charts and graphs found in the text, (Machinery’s Handbook), to aid in the machining process.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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Computerized Machining and Die Design
Course Outline: This course is designed to develop an introductory working knowledge of basic CNC, Computer Numerical Control programming, with special interest in its use in die design. Learning Outcomes: Introduction to Numerical Control Machinery- a. History of CNC machines b. Input Media and Binary Numbers c. Application to industry. Numerical Control systems- a. Components, b. Types of Control System, c. Cartesian Coordinate system. Tool Selection- a. Tooling for Numerical Control b. Speed and Feeds c. Process planning d. Tool Changers and Registers. Math for Numerical Control- a. Basic Applied Trigonometry b. Cutter ‘off-set’ calculation. Cutter compensation- a. Codes b. Special considerations. Loops and Subprograming, Class work hand out assignments.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 1/5/2009- 3/11/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 20 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 240 Members / Non-Members
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Materials
Course Outline: This course offers an in-depth study of the materials, tool steel, and the heat treat processes that it involves. Upon completion of the course the student will have removed the mystery that surrounds tool steel and the heat treatment process. The student will get a thorough understanding of how to heat treat parts without sacrificing wear, and they will learn how to minimize the loss from cracking or distortion. They will be introduced to tool steel selection by looking at 28 of the more popular grades of tool steel and 3 alloy steels. They will have a good understanding of how to evaluate each application.
This class will run on Monday and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 1/5/2009- 2/16/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave York PA
Cost: 160 Members / Non-Members
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Machinist Handbook
Course Outline: This course is a study of the Machinery’s Handbook (ISBN 0-8311-2700-7) on how to use it as a reference book for maintenance personnel. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate a knowledge in the structure of the Machinery’s Handbook and a flexibility in being able to navigate it in problem solving situations.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 1/6/2009- 1/29/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 8 sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 100.00 Members / Non-Members
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Tooling Manufacturing Practices I
Course Outline: This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines; Cut-off Saw, Band Saw, Pedestal Grinder, Belt Sander, Drill Press, Lathe, Vertical Milling Machine, Surface Grinder, Heat Treatment, Honing Machine, etc. Student will have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. This course is designed through class theory and visits to manufacturing facilities will provide this necessary foundational knowledge. This course covers basic processes and machinery used in the job shop, tool room, or small manufacturing facility and the advanced equipment used in larger operations. This course covers material physical properties, testing and treatment. Quality measurement and gauging, process planning, and manufacturing systems are included.
This class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 1/6/2009- 3/19/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 22 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 260 Members / Non-Members
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Shop Practices
Course Outline: This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines; Cut-off Saw, Band Saw, Pedestal Grinder, Belt Sander, Drill Press, Lathe, Vertical Milling Machine, Surface Grinder, Heat Treatment, Honing Machine, etc. A student must be recommended by their company for enrollment in Apprenticeship Program and must be able to read and write English at a 9th grade level; add, subtract, multiply, and divide or have a recommendation for exception from the course instructor and approval of the company representative. Student will have a general understanding of covered machines included in presentation and knowledge skills necessary to maneuver/operate on the shop floor.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 2/10/2009- 4/28/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 23 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave, York PA
Cost: 270 Members / Non-Members
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Basic Die Making-Die Theory
Course Outline: Diemaking.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 3/2/2009- 4/13/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave. York PA
Cost: 160 Members / Non-Members
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Machine Maintenance
Course Outline: This course provides a high-level introduction to machinery-related electrical fundamentals and mechanical systems, and to the proper maintenance techniques to be employed to assure the safe and reliable operation of equipment. Specific topics include personal safety, equipment damage avoidance, proper application and selection of lubricants, equipment startup and shutdown, installation and leveling, vibration dampening, and troubleshooting principles(including data collection and analysis).
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 3/16/2009- 4/27/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: 190 Members / Non-Members
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Welding
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Date(s): 3/21/2009- 5/12/2009
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 16 Sessions
Location: Advanced Skills Center, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
Cost: 160 Members / Non-Members
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* NOTE: Course titles, costs, length and vendor are presented for planning purposes only and are subject to change.