Manufacturing

Don’t let your career in manufacturing wait any longer! Whether you’re interested in Advanced Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD), or automated manufacturing, it all starts at South Texas College. Our state-of-the-art facilities and unmatched instruction are ready to give you the skills you need to be hired upon graduation.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Course List

Course	CRN	Date	Location	Cost	Register
Basic Blueprint Reading Basic Blueprint Reading Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Emphasis on accurate/efficient interpretation of symbols/graphic language required to produce working drawings. Interpret sketches and working drawings conforming to standard drafting practices Correlate elevations, sections, details, plan views, schedules and general notes Scale prints with architectural and engineering scales IAM	-		-
Basic Lathe Basic Lathe Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: An introduction to the common types of lathes. Emphasis on basic parts, nomenclature, lathe operations, safety, machine mathematics, blueprint reading and theory. Identify engine lathe components Match cutting speeds and feeds to materials List safety procedures Identify machine accessories Identify types of lathes Use formulas to calculate speeds and feeds Set up basic lathe operations Perform metal removing operations such as turning, facing, drilling, grooving, turning on centers and threading Perform basic machine maintenance IAM	-		-
Basic Machine Shop I Basic Machine Shop I Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: A course that introduces the student to machining fundamentals. The student will use basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout and bench work using common measuring tools is included. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance. Demonstrate set-up and use of the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw and bench grinder applying good housekeeping and proper safety Use precision instruments to perform bench work including part layout, drilling, reaming, taping, press fitting, location of hole centers and surfaces Set up power saws for cutoff operation Demonstrate tooling maintenance and hazardous material handling Perform preventative maintenance Interpret blueprints IAM	-		-

Automation

Course List

Course	CRN	Date	Location	Cost	Register
Automated Manufacturing Automated Manufacturing Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Introduction to electrical and electronic principles utilized in automated manufacturing processes. Describe microcontroller applications in manufacturing Identify electrical/electronic components, circuits and schematics/diagrams used in manufacturing Describe operations and applications of sensors and actuators used in manufacturing Apply interfacing techniques used in manufacturing Apply programming techniques used with microcontrollers IAM	-		-
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Computer-assisted applications in integrating engineering graphics and manufacturing. Emphasis on the conversion of a working drawings using computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and related input and output devices translating into machine codes. Describe the history and application of CAD/CAM systems Describe the CAD/CAM components Apply CAD/CAM software and related input and output devices Interface CAD/CAM to machines IAM	-		-
Computer Assisted Drafting and Design I Computer Assisted Drafting and Design I Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: A course in creating, storing and retrieving predefined components and adding text and dimensions to drawings. Drawing setup Create and manage symbols and attributes Create dimensioned drawings CPWE	-		-

Maintenance

Course List

Course	CRN	Date	Location	Cost	Register
Building Maintenance I Building Maintenance I Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Basic principles of residential and commercial maintenance and repair. Emphasis on safety, materials and tools. Identify and demonstrate use of measuring devices Explain safety procedures for building maintenance Identify and use hand and power tools Summarize building maintenance functions List materials used in building maintenance IAM	-		-
Building Maintenance II Building Maintenance II Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Continuation of Building Maintenance I with emphasis on the operational aspects of maintaining and repairing facilities. Use hand and power tools associated with building maintenance Select and use materials associated with building maintenance Use precise measuring devices for facility operation Summarize system operations associated with facility operations IAM	-		-
Building Maintenance Skills Building Maintenance Skills Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills required to identify and correct minor problems in building maintenance. Demonstrate electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills required to identify and correct minor problems in building maintenance Identify and demonstrate use of measuring devices Explain safety procedures for building maintenance Identify proper use of hand and power tools used in building maintenance Summarize building maintenance functions List materials utilized in building maintenance IAM	-		-

Quality Lean Manufacturing

Course List

Course	CRN	Date	Location	Cost	Register
5S Workplace Organization 5S Workplace Organization Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: With the 5S’s: Workplace Organization online training course, employees will learn the fundamental concepts of the 5S’s that will improve quality and productivity. The training includes step-by-step guidelines for achieving the 5S’s as well as a roadmap to implement the 5S’s throughout the entire organization. Many examples of 5S success stories are included throughout the training. Understand each of the five S’s and how each “S” builds upon the previous “S” Apply the 5S’s to their work area Develop (or participate in the development of) a 5S Implementation Roadmap IAM	-		-
7 Basic Tools of Quality 7 Basic Tools of Quality Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Organized problem-solving efforts utilize a variety of quality tools for problem analysis. The 7 QC Tools are scientific management tools, which are basic and easy to understand. They form the fundamental and critical foundation for all problem solving and quality control activities. Use and recognize the power in each of the 7 QC Tools Construct the tools (manually and fast paced by using computer spreadsheet software) Solve problems effectively using a step-by-step process Interpret and make accurate business decisions using the correct tools Experience the Quality Control Circle (QCC) way of presenting an improvement business project to a targeted audience Experience the team dynamics in solving problems Use the MS Excel working templates to solve problem back in their workplace IAM	-		-
8D Methodology 8D Methodology Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: 8D Problem-Solving Training teaches participants how to solve problems in a team setting using the 8D (8Discipline) problem-solving method. Each of the eight steps is presented and explained in detail. Understand and use the 8D Problem-Solving process to solve problems Work on and contribute to a problem-solving team Apply the appropriate problem-solving tools throughout the 8D problem-solving process IAM	-		-

Supply Chain

Course List

Course	CRN	Date	Location	Cost	Register
Basics of Inventory Management Basics of Inventory Management Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Management of inventory related to its impact on customer service, profitability and return on investment. Describe the concepts and best practices in inventory management Articulate how manufacturing strategies define and impact inventory strategies Describe the financial costs associated with inventory Relate how changes can be made to reduce inventory while improving customer service IAM	-		-
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: A detailed study of priority and capacity management through the use of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity management, capacity requirements planning (CRP), production activity control (PAC) and Just-In-Time (JIT). Exploration of the execution of the production place and master production schedule, reactions to capacity constraints and maintenance of individual order control. Describe the various methods of manufacturing management such as MRP, CRP, PAC, JIT Utilize the methods of manufacturing management in the production environment Mitigate production problems using risk management and root cause analysis tools IAM	-		-
Introduction to Business Logistics Introduction to Business Logistics Term: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: - Date: Days: Time: Instructor: A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing and materials handling. Explain the terms and how they relate to the overall concept of logistics Explain the legal aspects and regulatory agencies as they relate to logistics management Demonstrate ability to apply decision making techniques based on time, materials and space IAM	-		-