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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 Mechanical Design Program prepares students to enter employment as an engineering technician. This program includes instruction in the topics of CAD, parametric design, engineering graphics, geometric dimensioning, and tolerances. Additional topics include manufacturing materials and processes, mechanical components, blueprint reading, and technical communication. Several of the most popular CAD engineering graphics software products are incorporated in this program including SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, Catia, NX, and AutoCAD. Students are offered the opportunity to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate level exam. Mechanical Designers prepare detailed drawings based on rough sketches and specifications. They also calculate the strength, quantity, and cost of materials. Engineering Technicians control engineering changes and design modifications to existing components and assemblies. The College has incorporated into the Mechanical Design program, the latest information and techniques in computer aided design (CAD) and parametric modeling. A Maker Lab that has lasers, scanners, 3D printers, and CNC equipment is available to give students the most up-to-date training available and to maximize their employment opportunities.
The Automated Systems Technology - Mechatronics program is a field of study that focuses on the integration of mechanical, electrical (electronics), fluid power (hydraulics or pneumatics), and computer technologies to control machine movements. The new term for this is “Mechatronics.” The students’ studies begin with courses in mechanics, sensors, basic electronics, pneumatics, control logic and robot programming and control. The student goes on to learn how to program a specific Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and then writes and troubleshoots programs to control different types of industrial machines. Students will learn soldering skills, schematic diagram reading, advanced programming of PLCs, Robots, and Network systems.
The Associate in Science (AS) degree prepares an individual for transfer to a four-year college or university. Consistent with the IAI model and the ICCB Administrative Rules, City Colleges of Chicago requires that the degree is inclusive of a minimum of 37 semester hours of General Education. For students who already know they are interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (the STEM fields), the Associate in Science degree, or even the Associate in Engineering Science (AES), is probably the one to pursue. This is also a transfer degree, and it is similar to the Associate in Arts. The main difference early-on concerns the selection of specific math and science courses, which will be different for students who want to major in a STEM field. Again, working closely with your advisor will ensure that you enroll in the right classes to achieve your goals.
The course is 2 weeks (80 hours) long designed to prepare candidates to enter the outside machinist department at NNS. The course will cover safety, an introduction to a variety of tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction, display manual dexterity consistent with the craft, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a safe manner.
The Principles of Robotics program is designed to provide students with an entry-level knowledge of robotics, programming, problem solving, and the principles of technology.
This course prepares you to take the NCCER assessments and performance tests (testing costs included in tuition).
Robotics and Industrial Automation technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in industrial and automated settings. Topics covered in this program include electronics principles, circuit troubleshooting, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, robotics, and industrial automation.
The Refrigeration Technologies (RT) program contains seven (7) courses. The objectiveof the RT program is to train and prepare students for entry as service and maintenancetechnicians in jobs that utilize technologies employed in the fields of air conditioning (bothheating and cooling), and refrigeration. Students completing this program should have anunderstanding of mechanical and electrical principles and will have practical exposure todiagnosing, servicing and repairing common types of problems in related equipment. Uponsuccessful completion of this program, students will receive a Diploma.
Students will learn to program Programable Logic Controllers (PLC's), communicate between PLC's and robots, set up HMI's (human machine interface) to control and monitor the process, and even explore new advancements in Smart Factory environments such as machine learning and AI.
The purpose of the CNC Lathe Operator Career Studies Certificate is to help entry-level employees in the precision machining related trades to obtain skills with emphasis on manual lathe, mill work, and an introduction to CNC lathe programming and operation.
The Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program, available at the Houston and JacksonvilleCampuses only, 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. Inaddition to the key welding processes learned in the Welding Specialist program, studentsalso learn basic and advanced pipefitting skills.Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will receive a diploma and shouldpossess the skills and knowledge to test for welder certification through the AmericanWelding Society (AWS). Graduates should also be able to successfully perform essential tasksexpected from a certified welder, with minimal supervision.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) has replaced the manual drafting process and allows three-dimensional design of parts and components in industries that include automotive, steel, plastics, and more. The designs that CAD operators produce are used to control automated machines through CAM (computer aided machining), so it is an essential skill for the manufacturing process. While many people believe that all manufacturing has moved offshore, Ohio's manufacturing industry -particularly in the CAD/CAM space -is still alive and well. In fact, it offers excellent job opportunities for skilled CAD operators.The Short-Term Computer Aided Design Certificate is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level CAD operator position. It covers fundamental knowledge in the manufacturing process and problem solving as well as hands-on experience with modern equipment.You may choose to continue your education by applying the credits earned in this program to the Computer Aided Design Operator One-Year Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology -Computer Aided Design.