Course Description:
The use of composite materials in manufacturing is expanding quickly. Composites are now used in automotive, aerospace, medical devices and sports equipment. The benefits of light weight and strength make the
applications of composite materials endless.
Composite manufacturing and repair technicians manufacture products using layers of carbon fiber, fiberglass, or other composite fabrics. Composite manufacturing requires attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
Course Target Audience:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Consumer products
- Construction
- Marine
- Military
- Medical devices
Course Curriculum
Mathematics
Health & Safety
- Introduction to OSHA
- Making Work a Safer Place
- Help! What to Do in an Emergency
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Eye and Face Protection
- Head Protection
- Foot and Leg Protection
- Hand and Arm Protection
- Body Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Respiratory Protection
- Hazardous Materials
- HazCom
- Hazardous Waste
- Hazard Material Storage
- Work Area Safety
- Fall Prevention
- Electrical Safety
- Lockout/Tagout
- Hand Tool Safety
- Power Tool Safety
- Machine Safety
Engineering Drawings
Measurement
Power Tools
Composites
- Background and History of Composites
- Composite Industries and Products
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Composites
- Safety and Hazards of Composites
- Facility Layout
- Non-controlled Contamination Areas
- Lay-up Area
- Curing Area
- Fiber Based Composites
- Fibers, Tapes and Fabrics
- Glass and Carbon Fibers
- Matrix Types and Properties
- Curing Process
- Honeycomb Core Materials
- Material Compatibility
- Galvanic Reactivity
- Core Potting Compounds
- Fiber Material Storage
- Controlled Contamination Areas
- Local Exhaust Ventilation
- Forming Tools
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
- Forming Tool Inspection
- Forming Tool Cleaning
- Forming Tool Storage
- Rollers and Sweeps
- Overhead Laser System
- Kitting with a sheeter
- Kitting by Hand
- Kitting with Automated Machines
- Ply Balancing
- Material splicing
- Wrinkles and Gaps
- Pockets and Voids
- Radius Filler Fabrication by Hand
- Advanced Bagging
- Bagging and Lay-up Equipment
- Preparation for the Lay-up Process
- Cure Cycle Controllers -Temperature Controls
- Thermocouple Science
- Unidirectional 4 Ply Lay-up
- Carbon 8 Ply Lay-up with Core
- Fiberglass 6 Ply Wet Lay-up
- Introduction to Inspection of Composites
- Visual Inspection for Composites
- Ultrasonic Inspection for Composites
- Tap Inspection for Composites
Career Building
- Kicking Off Your Job Search
- Finding Jobs to Apply For
- Networking
- Completing an Employment Application
- Creating Your Resume
- Crafting a Cover Letter
- Understanding the Interview Process
- Making a Positive Impression
- Responding to Interview Questions
- Addressing Special Interview Concerns
- After the Interview
- Surviving Your First Day on the Job
- Turning a Job into a Career
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