Course Curriculum

• 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
  • Permit-Related Safety
  • Fall Prevention
  • Ladder Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Fire Safety
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Material Handling Basics
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Crane and Rigging Safety
  • Hand Tool Safety
  • Power Tool Safety
  • Sheet Metal and Compressed Gas Safety
  • Machine Safety
  • Safety Devices

• Mathematics

  • Introduction to Basic Math
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Introduction to Fractions
  • Working with Fractions
  • Decimal Numbers
  • Numbers and the Number Line
  • Positive and Negative Numbers
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • The Metric System

• Geometry

  • Introduction to Geometry
  • Basic Building Blocks of Geometry
  • Angles
  • Lines
  • Polygons
  • Triangles
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Circles
  • Three-dimensional Shapes
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Transformation Geometry

• Manufacturing

  • What is Advanced Manufacturing?
  • Manufacturing History and Technology
  • From Ideas to Products
  • From Design to Manufacturing
  • Safety, Quality and the Environment in Manufacturing
  • Measuring Success in Manufacturing
  • Careers in Manufacturing

• Logistics

  • What is Logistics?
  • Logistics Technology
  • Inventory
  • Distribution and Transportation
  • Safety, Quality and the Environment in Logistics
  • Winning in Logistics
  • Careers in Logistics
  • The Game of Manufacturing and Logistics

• Communication

  • Introduction to Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Listening Skills
  • Workplace Communication
  • Understanding Conflict
  • Communication Skills
  • Managing Conflict
  • Introduction to Technical Writing
  • Successful Documentation

• Team Building

  • Working in a Group
  • Group Communication
  • Effective Collaboration
  • Life Stages of a Team
  • Meeting
  • Diversity
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Conflict Management
  • Leadership
  • Virtual Groups

• Career Building

  • A Future Worth Exploring
  • Components of Production
  • Credentials and Competencies
  • Career Planning and Resources
  • 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