MANUFACTURING SKILLS

Catalog description

Manufacturing skills is the initial course designed to provide the student with the basic skills needed to be successful in a high-performance manufacturing environment. The course covers 5 major areas of knowledge that are considered critical for employment in a high-performance manufacturing company. The topics covered include: Basic Computer Literacy, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measurement, and an introduction to manufacturing improvement methods that covers Lean Manufacturing, Quick Changeover, 5S, Teamwork and Problem solving. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisite: Instructor Approved)