Overview		Training Grants Available
Apprenticeship Programs		Assessments
On-line Registration You can now register on-line for all of our training courses.
Trade & Technical		Certificate Programs
Health & Safety		Professional Development
Apprenticeships		Food Industry Courses
Course Catalog These courses are not currently scheduled but they are a part of our curriculm. Please call Tammy Marcase at 717-843-3891 to inquire about dates and scheduling.
Trade & Technical		Certificate Programs
Health & Safety		Professional Development
Customized Courses		Food Industry Courses
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Program Courses

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): TBD
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: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
Instructor:


Print Reading
Course Outline: This course will introduce and/or refresh the student in Blueprint Reading, Line Interpretation, Print Terminology, with a Basic understanding of the Four Geometric Form Control Principles; Straightness, Flatness, Parallelism, and Perpendicularity, Title Block Information, Block Tolerances, General and Local Notes, Types of Dimensioning and Dimensions, effects of Tolerance Accumulation, and Datum selection. This standard course will not cover Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Welding, Machining Practices, unless requested by the client. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: 1. Understand Orthographic Projections, Alphabet of lines, and Matrices. 2. Be familiar with Features, Types of Dimensions. 3. Know Units of Measurement and Types of Tolerances. 4. Understand Different Views and Structures. 5. Be familiar with Bill of Material Relationship to Drawing Views.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions:
Location:
Cost: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
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): TBD
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: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
Instructor:


Geomtric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G,D & T)
Course Outline: This course is a study of the geometric controls set forth in ASME standard Y14.5M-1994 - Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate a beginners-level ability to interpret a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to communicate geometric information.
This class will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions:
Location:
Cost: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
Instructor:


Shop Math III
Course Outline: Advanced trigonometry.
This class will run on Monday and Wednesdays.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s): 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 16 Sessions
Location:
Cost: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
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): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions:
Location:
Cost: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
Instructor:


HVAC
Course Outline: Fundamentals of the design and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Topics include: basic calculation of heating and cooling loads, warm air-duct heating systems, commercial air-conditioning systems, air handling and duct system design.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 12 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: 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): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions:
Location:
Cost: Members / Non-Members
Vendor:
Instructor:


Fabrication I
Course Outline: Students will demonstrate skills which correspond with the following list. Understanding of the course material and transferring it to on- the-job tasks is the final objective. Course Content: Parallel-sided solids, Units of measure for volume, Volumes: the cube, the square prism, and rectangular solids, Volumes of cylindrical, semicircular-sided and spherical-ended solids, Volumes of cones and pyramids, Allowances for edges, Allowances for seams, Stretch outs of square pipes, Stretch outs of rectangular pipes, Stretch outs for Circular Jobs, Stretch outs for semicircular-sided jobs, Stretch outs of boxes, Number of pieces from a sheet, Length of Wire for edges of jobs, Length of arcs of circles, Description of tapered solids, Law of right triangles, Roof Pitches, Bend Allowances, Surface Speeds of Rotating Cylinders, Introduction to Trigonometry, Using the Tangent Formula, Using the Sine Formula, Using the Cosine Formulas, Selection of Formulas, On-the-Job Applications, Bend Allowances of angles, Bend Deduction, Print Reading, Triangular trig and bend deduction.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 15 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:


Fabrication II
Course Outline: Students will demonstrate skills which correspond with the following list. Understanding of the course material and transferring it to on- the-job tasks is the final objective. Course content: Descriptions of Tapered Solids, Stretch out of Cones, Selection of Formulas, Shear Sizes, Blueprint Reading 23-1, Read print and layout angle box, Blueprint Reading 23-2, Shear Sizes, Blueprint Reading 23-3, Shear sizes angles, Blueprint Reading, Multizone Ventilation Systems, Blueprint Reading Unit 32 a Motel Air-conditioning System, Trig length for compound angles, Blueprint Reading Unit 33 Exhaust Systems, Description of Tapered Solids, Stretch-outs of Cones, Selection of Formulas, Shear Sizes, Blueprint Reading, Read Print and Layout angle box, Blueprint reading 23-2, Shear Sizes, Blueprint reading 23-3, Shear sizes angles, Circumference of a circle, Trig length for guard and hinge, Trig lengths for Compound angles, The circle, The units of angular measure, The protractor.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 15 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:


Facilities Electrical
Course Outline: Introduction to the design of electrical systems for residential and commercial structures. Topics include: single phase and three phase power, voltage selection, branch and feeder circuit design and calculations, transformer and panelboard design, building load analysis, motor feeder calculation, power factor correction, and lighting fundamentals.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:


Facilities Mechanical
Course Outline: This course provides the student with an understanding of facilities-related mechanical systems within an industrial complex. Included in the topics for discussion are plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, flow pressures and gages, air systems, sprinkler systems and fire safety, ductwork, and fire control, conveyance equipment and parts transfer systems, and the associated overall preventive maintenance methods.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:


Mechanical Systems I
Course Outline: This course provides an introduction to mechanical systems. Topics for detailed discussion include belts, chains, shafts, couplings, clutches/brakes, bearings and seals.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:


Mechanical Systems II
Course Outline: This second-level course provides a detailed description of mechanical systems theory, advancing the students’ understanding of the proper application and selection of the specific mechanical systems introduced in the Mechanical Systems I course.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 13 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:


Rigging and Equipment Installation
Course Outline: This course provides the student with a general appreciation for the principles of industrial rigging and equipment installation. Included in the course topics are how to determine safe load limits and calculate appropriate balance points for loads, along with how to properly apply sling angles. Also include are discussions on how to properly inspect rigging equipment to insure their safe application and use-i.e., hooks, chains, nylon slings, chain clings, fiber rope, metal mesh and metal mesh slings, and hoist chains.
Date(s): TBD
Time(s):
Day(s)/# of Sessions: 14 Sessions
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD Members / Non-Members
Vendor: MASCPA
Instructor:







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