Apprenticeship Programs

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity,
please call Tammy Marcase at 843-3891.

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): 1/3/2012 - 3/20/2012
Time(s): 6 to 9 pm
Day/Sessions: 23 Sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $515.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

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): 1/3/2012 - 3/15/2012
Time(s): 6 to 9 pm
Day/Sessions: 22 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $428 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

In-Press Sensors
Course Outline:
Date(s): 1/3/2012 - 2/2/2012
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day/Sessions: 10 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $196.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

Basic Die Making-Die Theory
Course Outline: Diemaking.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 1/23/2012 - 3/5/2012
Time(s): 6 to 9 pm
Day/Sessions: 13 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA
Cost: $258.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

Computerized Machining II
Course Outline:
Date(s): 2/14/2012 - 4/5/2012
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day/Sessions: 16 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $309.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

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): 2/20/2012 - 4/2/2012
Time(s): 6 to 9 pm
Day/Sessions: 13 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $258.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

Jigs and Fixtures
Course Outline: This course is designed to introduce the student to develop a thorough understanding and working knowledge of how and why jigs and fixtures are designed and built as the are. Two fundamental tool design principles are constantly stressed: simplicity and economy. The student will learn how to save money in production of a fixture by learning to be cost-effective while ensuring that the tool has the capacity to perform all of the intended.
This class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Date(s): 3/19/2012 - 4/30/2012
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day/Sessions: 13 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Rooosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $258.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

Shop Math I
Course Outline: This course offers a review and understanding of Common Fractions, Decimal Fractions, Percentages, Linear Measurement; English and Metric, and Fundamentals of Algebra. Prerequisite: 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 Objectives: Upon completion of the course the student will understand algebraic functions and be prepared for next level of math courses, Geometry and Trigonometry.
This class runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 4/3/2012 - 5/17/2012
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day/Sessions: 14 Sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $268.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

Hydraulics
Course Outline: 1. The student will acquire knowledge of basic physics. The student will be able to recognize definitions for force, friction and inertia. Given a problem the student will be able to select proper formulas and perform calculations. 2. The student will acquire an understanding of the Hydraulic Transmission of Force and Energy. The student will be able to use the hydraulic power triangle, recognize a weighted accumulator, draw a static hydraulic system and calculate the force of a cylinder. 3. The student will be able to describe atmospheric pressure and its effects on pumping systems. The student will be able to recognize pump cativation and locate its cause. The student will be able to identify different types of pumps and explain their operation. 4. Using a hydraulic diagram, the student will be able to identify hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. The student will be able to explain their operation and calculate the mechanical force that these components can develop. 5. Given a hydraulic diagram containing standard ANSI Y32.10 Symbols, the student will be able to identify and explain the operation of check valves, two position four way valves, three position four way valves and flow control valves. The student will be able to explain the interaction between components during system operation. 6. Given a hydraulic diagram, the student will be able to explain how a check valve is used and what would happen to the hydraulic system if it failed. The student will be able to recognize and explain the operation of spring loaded, weight loaded and gas charged accumulator systems. The student will be able to explain the operation and interaction of check valves and accumulators.
Date(s): 4/16/2012 - 5/23/2012
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day/Sessions: 12 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Rooosevelt Ave., Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $232 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

Shop Math II
Course Outline: This course presents a review and understanding of Fundamentals of Plane Geometry, Geometric Figures, and Trigonometry. Student must have successfully completed the Basic Math through Algebra course or have a recommendation for exception from the course instructor and approval of the company representative. Upon completion of the course the student will have an analytical approach to problem solving in understanding the fundamentals of: A. Plane Geometry – Geometric Figures- 1. Axioms and propositions 2. Angels and lines 3. Intersecting lines and angles 4. Relating lines and angles to polygons and circles 5. Pythagorean Theorem – Projection of sides 6. Circles. B. Trigonometry- 1. Functions of angles 2. Values of functions 3. Right angle solutions
This class will run in Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): 4/17/2012 - 6/7/2012
Time(s): 6 to 9 pm
Day/Sessions: 16 sessions
Location: MASCPA, 160 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400, York PA 17401
Cost: $309.00 Members
$ Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:

* NOTE: Course titles, costs, length and vendor are presented for planning purposes only and are subject to change.