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Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Job Corps’ Welding training program teaches students skills like joining metals using a variety of techniques and processes, understanding and following safety procedures including properly using safety equipment, and identifying and explaining the composition and classification of metals, and designing and building a fixture for assembling simple parts. These skills prepare students for a career working in a variety of jobs for manufacturing companies, construction companies, trade shops, shipbuilders or repair shops. Students should also consider pursuing Advanced Manufacturing Production Technician, Advanced Machinist and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as a part of their career pathway. Students who complete Welding training at Job Corps can earn nationally recognized credentials from the American Welding Society (AWS) and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

This program is provided to meet the demands for an emerging technical workforce and is a direct response to local workforce and industry demand. Therefore, implementation of this program will expand employment and educational opportunities for area citizens.

The Missouri Manufacturing Technician I program is a four-week program that prepares for valuable, recognized credentials that signal to employers your understanding of workplace safety and manufacturing skills:The program will prepare individuals to sit for two Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) exams:MSSC Safety CPT Exam: Work in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace. Perform safety and environmental inspections. Perform emergency drills and participate in emergency teams. Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action. Provide safety orientation for all employees. Train personnel to use equipment safely. Suggest processes and procedures that support the safety of the work environment. Fulfill safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation, and repair. Monitor safe equipment and operator performance.MSSC Quality Practices and Measurement CPT Exam: Participate in periodic internal quality audit activities. Check calibration of gages and other data collection equipment. Suggest continuous improvements. Inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications. Document the results of quality tests. Communicate quality problems. Take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality. Record process outcomes and trends. Identify fundamentals of blueprint reading. Use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools.

This program teaches machine controls, setting tools, machine limits and capabilities; creating, editing and debugging high-tech machine programs; utilizing high-end CAD/CAM software; basic 3-axis to multi-axis machining and turning centers; and Rapid Prototyping.

This program is an introduction to machine shop theory, math and terminology, basic bench work, and parts layout using a variety of common measuring tools. Emphasis will be on the application of basic operation of machine tools, such as drill presses, CNC lathes, and CNC mills with common hand tools. introductory, hands-on study of programming, setup, and operation of CNC milling machine tools. Students will identify machine parts and their functions; select layout tools and techniques; define machine shop terminology; perform basic setups; calculate common shop formulas; perform semi-precision layout; demonstrate basic machine operations; and apply proper measuring tools. This course is also designed as an introduction to SolidWorks computer-aided design software. Topics include part creation, use of features, assembly modeling, drawing creation, surface features, and basic surfacing techniques. This program is also an introductory course that demonstrates the integration of Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and Computer Aided-Manufacturing (CAM). It is a study of modern prototyping and machining methods, teaching the use of MasterCAM software. This program converts 2D and 3D CAD drawing geometry directly into tool path information that is used to drive numerically controlled turning and milling machines. Additional training includes Machining, Shop Math Level I, Shop Math Level II, Blueprint Reading with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Precision Measurement Devices, Machinist Calc Pro, Feeds and Speeds, Mill Control Interface, Mill Setup, Mill Programming, Lathe Control Interface, Mill Setup, Lathe Programming, MasterCAM Mill, MasterCAM Lathe, Advanced CNC, Dies, and Molds.

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools, and instruments. In addition, the AAS degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems. Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems. AAS degree graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of system selection and balance and advanced systems.

Welding is an integral part of various world-wide industries including advanced manufacturing, petroleum, aerospace, automation, and the medical field. Students at GRCC learn many different welding processes including oxy/fuel, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc (TIG), robotic automation, gas metal arc (MIG), and pipe welding. These skills qualify students for a wide variety of welding jobs in manufacturing, automation, construction, inspection and maintenance industries. All of the credits earned in the Welding Skills Certificate program and the Welding Certificate apply to this program.

This program offers training in welding skills including MIG, TIG, metal cutting techniques, and small machine operation related to welding. It also covers weld blueprint reading and related processes, as well as CNC fabrication equipment associated with welding fabrication. Hands-on welding and project completion are integral parts of this program.

This certificate offers course work designed to prepare the student for engineering transfer. Upon completion of the certificate the student can select a pathway in either civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering transfer to a four-year college or university.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the machinist operations career field. This program teaches the fundamental skills needed to operate and set up printers through classroom theory and hands-on laboratory instruction.