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Whether you're just getting started, switching careers or sharpening your skills, there are over 900 training programs across all 50 states to help you grow your career in shipbuilding — many that take less than 6 months to complete.
The Machine Tool Technology program is designed to emphasize the concepts of manually operated and computer-driven metal cutting machinery. Instruction will include cutting principles, programming techniques, computer controls, and computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool operations. In addition, the interfacing of automated equipment with computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems will be addressed.
This is a 450 hour welding program that focuses on learning the fundamentals of MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux Core welding processes and metal fabrication skills. The curriculum combines a rigorous amount of hands-on learning, academic lectures, written and on-line assignments, blueprint reading, quizzes, tests, and collaborative group projects.
The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college's core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs' primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors.The welding career path prepares students for entry level employment in the welding career field, which includes manufacturing, construction, transportation, fabrication, inspection and sales. The program provides students with an overview of various welding processes and applications as well as knowledge in the areas of welding metallurgy, weld quality, print reading and welding safety
The first semester path should include ADM 112, DDT 111, and one of the following: ADM 107, DDT 109, or DDT 132.
This advanced certificate is designed for students who have completed the CNC Programming-Lathe and Mill Certificate and also have prior machining experience. The Program prepares the student for entry-level positions in the occupational specialty of Computer Aided Manufacturing/Machining in Lathe, Mill and EDM programming and operations. Concepts covered in the program include CAM as a design, management and operational tool, principles of EDM technology and production utilizing EDM equipment. The students will learn how to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness via software and equipment integration. Departmental approval is required to enroll in the Program.
Job Corps’ Electrical training program teaches students the skills needed to work with electrical systems in homes, businesses and factories, including how to install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems in places of all sizes, read blueprints and diagrams and will need to follow state and local building regulations, and use various hand tools and power tools. These skills prepare students for jobs as electricians across industries, including in the construction, manufacturing or engineering industries. Students who complete the Electrical training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and certifications in construction health and safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The Electrical Systems Technology program at Advanced Technology Institute is a focused, hands-on training pathway designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the electrical field. Over the span of seven months, students develop the practical and theoretical skills needed to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The curriculum covers AC and DC electrical theory, wiring methods, motor controls, backup power systems, and an introduction to renewable energy systems. Students receive instruction aligned with the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the program includes DPOR-approved hours that apply toward a Virginia Electrical Journeyman license.
Everyone knows that Texas heat is not to be messed with, which is why becoming an air conditioning technician is a smart career decision. Our program can help you get the training you’ll need in order to capitalize on a popular industry. Our entry level certificate will provide you with the fundamentals needed to start working. You will learn how to operate, maintain, and repair air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Upon graduation, you will be ready to work in a field with a high demand for technicians. Marketable skills for this award include: building effective relationships, critical thinking, customer service, and technical skills.
The Robotics Certificate will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work with robots and automation technology during enmployment in a high quality production environment. Students will learn robotic operation, build and design, and programming fundamentals specific to tasks a robot will complete. This certificate is also a building block for the associate degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
You’ll have classes in numerical controls, machine shop practices, orientation to engineering and technologies, and introduction to computer-aided manufacturing. In addition, you can learn in the field with a three-credit cooperative education internship during your final semester.
The Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program prepares a graduate for entry-level positions in structural, pipe and pipeline, and thin alloy welding, as well as for entry-level positions in pipefitting and steam fitting. In addition to the key welding processes learned in the Welding Specialist program, students also learn basic and advanced pipefitting skills. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will receive a diploma and should possess the skills and knowledge to test for welder certification through the American Welding Society (AWS). Graduates should also be able to successfully perform essential tasks expected from a certified welder, with minimal supervision.
The Manufacturing Foundations certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create engineering drawings using CAD systems including: Dimensions and tolerances; multiple views and projections; assemblies and bill of materials; and 3-D models. students will learn the manufacturing process, production efficiency, safety procedures, the use of precision measuring devices, and Internet of Things applications to manufacturing.
