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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 mechatronics technology certificate is designed to address basic competency in skills needed for employment in today's complex manufacturing environments. These classes all apply to the mechatronics associate degree. The program is not directly aimed at specific products. With the multiplicity of equipment presently in use and the rapid advance and change in technology, the department stresses the development of a broad background that will enable students to find employment and be able to further their skills in a diversified number of industries.
This program is designed to offer a clear pathway for students wanting to transfer into the bachelor's degree program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Western Michigan University. Upon graduating from the program at WMU, among the jobs students can consider are: Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering assistant, Manufacturing Specialist, Engineering Technician, Technical Sales, Production or Material Planner and many other technical support positions. By declaring this Articulated Pre-Major, students are on track to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and transfer to WMU to earn a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Students will learn and build knowledge ofmechatronic systems. These systems arecomprised of mechanical, electrical, andsoftware systems, and typically include sensorsfeeding data to a computer/controller, whichdetermines how to energize a motor/actuator.Mechatronics systems form the foundation ofrobotics, automation, and advancedmanufacturing (such as 3D printing).Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulicsystems are explored as well as relevantcomputer technologies. Students will applyprinciples related to pneumatic, electropneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits as wellas basic digital logic and programmable logiccontrollers in a complex mechatronic system. Students may earn dual enrollment credits (forfree), and a College Certificate of Studies withVPCC credits transfer into the VPCC MechanicalEngineering Technology Degree (956-02).
Want to get started with a career in manufacturing but don’t know where to begin?The 120-hour Introduction to Manufacturing program is crafted to impart foundational concepts in precision manufacturing along with the essential supportive knowledge necessary for entry-level positions. This course covers theoretical concepts as well as hands-on skill development in a state-of-the-art manufacturing laboratory.
A CNC machinist operates computer-controlled machines to create precise parts and tools from raw materials.Learn how to program and operate CNC machines for the maritime industry in just 17 weeks!Classes begin in November 2024.Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Offered at our Technical Education Center (M-TEC) in Warren.
Students learn basic engineering standards and design concepts, machining and fabrication processes, knowledge of materials, and measurements and mathematics as they relate to the design process.
This program is designed for those seeking employment in an electrical-related field or industrial/ residential wiring field. It will also provide updated training for those currently employed to increase their knowledge.
Provides basic instruction in the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process on steel plates and shapes. Topics include orientation, safety, measuring tools, material types, metal cutting and preparation, and SMAW procedures and practices. Workplace skills including math, communications, and business ethics are integrated into the curriculum. Students successfully completing this course will be prepare for entry-level positions.
The Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree offers courses required for transfer to a four-year college or university for students majoring in engineering sciences. Completion of the AES degree does not fulfill the requirements of the IAI General Education Core Curriculum (IAI GECC). City Colleges of Chicago requires that the degree is inclusive of a minimum of 22 semester hours of General Education. A student must complete the general education requirements of the college or university to which she/he transfers.
This class will introduce the participant to tungsten arc welding while using steel and aluminum. Students must bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
This program provides comprehensive training in essential welding techniques, including oxyacetylene setup and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW). Students gain hands-on experience in applications, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and industry safety standards. With a strong emphasis on practical skills, the program ensures students are job-ready by providing essential welding gear, including a welding helmet, safety glasses, leather gloves, a welding jacket, and related tools.
Job Corps’ Electrical, Pre-Apprentice 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. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Electrical, Pre-Apprentice 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).