Manufacturing

Precision Machining & Manufacturing Technology

Are you looking to enter the exciting world of manufacturing?  Are you currently employed and seeking new skills to compete effectively in the rapidly changing 21st century manufacturing workplace? Our comprehensive training courses during the daytime and evening provide both men and women with the experience and technical skills they need to advance in the field of manufacturing.  Each course features significant hands-on training, collaborative team-based projects, and our small class sizes allow you more individual attention with the instructor.  Each class is sequenced to maximize your classroom, lab, and work experiences.  Upon successful completion of the program, students interested in earning college credit may take an additional final exam.  Scholarship funding may be available.   All students must sign up to take the Accuplacer Exam to test background mathematics and reading skills. 

Call Professor Hubert Godin (860-343-5776) for more information and assistance with developing a schedule that meets your needs. Please note that the Level I and Level II combined certificate requires at least 2 semesters to complete (Fall and Spring)  This program is eligible for WIA funding – contact CT Works early to inquire.

 Non-Credit Certificate Level 1
Completion Time: 2 semesters (fall and spring)

Cost: Approximately $3,500 + textbooks

Required Courses                                                                                      Hours                                          
1.      Intro to AutoCAD                                                                                  45                             
2.      Into to Lean Manufacturing                                                                  45
3.      Manufacturing Processes                                                                    45
4.      Manufacturing Processes Lab                                                             45
5.      Mfg Machinery CNC I                                                                          30                                                 
6.      Blueprint Reading I                                                                              30
7.      Principles of Quality Control                                                                45
8.      Manufacturing Math I (may be waived with Accuplacer score)           45
Additional 100 hours lab time                                                                      100
                                                                                                                    430
Entry-Level Jobs With the Above Training Courses:
CNC Machine Operator (previous experience in manufacturing required)

Non-Credit Certificate Level 2
Completion Time: 1 additional semester)
(Total: fall, spring, and summer)

Cost: Approximately $2,000 + textbooks

Required Courses                                                                                      Hours                         
9.     Mfg Machinery CNC II                                                                         45
10.  Blueprint Reading II                                                                              45
11.  Precision Machining                                                                              45
12.  Manufacturing Math II                                                                           45
Additional 100 hours lab time                                                                     100
                                                                                                                   280
Entry-Level Jobs With All Training Courses (Both Levels):
•      CNC Machinist
•      Tool & Die Maker’s Apprentice (High-School diploma required)
•      CNC Programmer

Additional Training Courses for additional skills: One will be scheduled in fall and the other in the spring semester. They are not required to earn the Certificate.
1)     MasterCAM                                                                $499
2)     SolidWorks                                                                $499

Optional Courses (not required to earn a certificate)
1)      MasterCAM                                                $499
2)      SolidWorks                                                $499

PLEASE SEE OUR CURRENT SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR COURSES OFFERED AT THIS TIME.

Description of Courses:

 Introduction to AutoCAD

This is an introduction to the techniques of generating graphic images with computers using AutoCAD. Topics include: overview of CAD technology, computer technology, hardware descriptions and requirements, file manipulation and management, two-dimensional geometric construction, symbol library creation, dimensioning, scaling, sectioning, plotting, and detail and assembly drawing, including tolerance studies.  A text is required for this course and can be purchased through our college bookstore. Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.    

Manufacturing Processes

This course studies manufacturing: making goods and wares by industrial processes. The course will provide theoretical experience in the scientific, engineering, and economic principles on which the various manufacturing processes are based. A text is required for this course and can be purchased through our college bookstore. Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.     
 

Blueprint Reading I

This course covers the basics of reading mechanical blueprints.  Course curriculum will include the alphabet of lines, detail and assembly drawings, pictorial drawings, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, section views, dimensions, tolerances, threads, title blocks, revision blocks, bill of materials, and standards of drawing paper.  Students will review lines and their uses, auxiliary views, sectional views, basic and special dimensioning, dimensioning practices for holes, chamfers, angle, tapers, keyways diameters, and radii.  A text is required for this course and can be purchased for approximately $80 through our college bookstore. Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.         

Manufacturing Machinery CNC I

This introductory course on Computerized Numerical Control will include a survey of techniques in CNC programming as they apply to specific machines. Topics include safety and risk management, Cartesian coordinates and proper execution of a CNC program, as well as set-up and operation of a 2-axis CNC lathe and a 3-axis CNC machining center.  A text is required for this course (which covers both Manufacturing CNC I and CNC II) and can be purchased for approximately $55 through our college bookstore,   Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.      
  

Manufacturing Processes Lab

This course provides laboratory emphasis on common metal-cutting tools and lathe operations, as well as on associated precision measuring tools and instruments. The labs will involve set-ups and procedures for milling machines, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and some measuring instruments.     
  

Principles of Quality Control

First course in statistical quality control. Topics covered include determination of process capabilities, estimation of process standard deviation from sample data, use of control charts, calculation of probability of simple events. Student will develop SPC and TQM Manufacturing Plans. A text is required for this course and can be purchased through our college bookstore. Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.      
  

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of current continuous process improvement methodologies in use today within competitive manufacturing environments. This introductory course will expose the student to the basic concepts of Lean Manufacturing theory and the various tools and techniques involved with a lean implementation. This course will be presented following the lean-Six Sigma process methodology of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) to ensure that at the completion of the course, the student will be competent to participate effectively as a team member in lean implementation projects. A text is required for this course and can be purchased through our college bookstore. Please bring the CRN and course title to the college bookstore when purchasing.