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5S & Visual Management

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $625
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
5S & Visual Management is an 8-hour activity-based course to improve workplace organization and translate processes and production statuses into easy-to-understand visual overviews. With one glance, the whole team can locate needed items and get an understanding of a factory's performance. This course teaches a set of techniques that makes 5S and operation standards visible so that people can follow them more easily. These techniques expose waste so that it can be prevented and eliminated. 5S & visual management is also an essential part of a Lean management system, which uses displays, metrics and controls to help establish and maintain continuous flow. Visual tools reinforce standards, and help people detect abnormalities at a glance.

Course Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants should be able to:

Explain why 5S & Visual Management is an integral part of Lean transformation
Apply the five principles of 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain)
Apply the four principles of Visual Management (Defines the standard condition, Highlights problems, creates alignment, Drives action & learning)
Utilize a variety of visual tools such as red tagging, activity boards, A3 storyboards, poka-yoke, one-point lessons, standard work, Kanban, value stream mapping, etc..
Gain knowledge on how to apply visual tools to add structure and stability to 5S and operations, reducing variation and increasing efficiency.
Compare & contrast visual display, visual metrics and visual control

A3 for Problem Solving

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost:  $425
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

This 8-hour A3 Problem Solving course is an activity-based, pencil and paper tool designed to solve specific problems. It defines the current condition and looks at the root cause of the issue. The A3 also guides the user to define clear steps to implement changes and builds accountability. Participants will experience a simple and effective way to understand the way work happens now and how it can be redesigned effectively.

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 - Basic PLC

Dates: 10/14/2024 to 10/18/2024
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,495
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 40-hour course familiarizes participants with Rockwell RSLogix PLC programming and prepares students to create, transfer, test and verify working RSLogix projects.

Students also learn:

Uses of Ladder logic
Ladder Logic using tags and datatypes
How to use controllers and edit ladder routines online and offline

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 - Intermediate PLC 2

Dates: 4/28/2025 to 5/2/2025
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,495
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 40-hour course familiarizes participants with Rockwell RSLogix PLC programming and prepares students to create, transfer, test and verify working RSLogix projects.

Students also learn:

Uses of Ladder logic
Ladder Logic using tags and datatypes
How to use controllers and edit ladder routines online and offline

Applied Ethernet Communications

Dates: 5/12/2025 to 5/16/2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,495
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Applied Ethernet is an entry level ethernet class. It introduces the learner to ethernet communication theory as well as applied techniques to program, troubleshoot, replace and configure ethernet devices that are used throughout the plants.

AutoCAD Essentials

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost:  $995
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 32-hour course provides beginner users an understanding and use of Autodesk’s AutoCAD program and how to become a proficient AutoCAD 2D detailer. Students will learn:

File generation and sharing
User interface, tools, and commands.
Procedures and use of the Cartesian coordinate system,
How to create basic geometry using standard object “Draw” and “Modify” commands
Standards for dimensioning, tolerances, and scale to create detail drawings

AWS Safety in Welding Certificate

Basic Electrical

Dates: 1/8/2025 to 2/26/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $995
Format: Traditional
Location: Careerline Tech Center

Description:
Learn the fundamental building blocks to understand and test electrical circuits. Students will be introduced to electrical theory, basic electrical units, and electrical measurement tools.

Subjects covered include:

Ohms Law calculations
Series & parallel circuits
Basic electrical print symbols
Simple switching.

This class also focuses on building a foundational understanding of electricity, how it works in circuits, and basic applications encountered in an electrical career.

Basic Machine Shop

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 3/24/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Cost:  $1,716 (includes textbook)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Description:
Acquire hands-on experience in the operation of tool room equipment found in many manufacturing environments such as milling machines, lathes, and drill presses.

Students will also learn about

Precision measurement equipment
Blueprint reading, shop mathematics
Properties of metals
Formulas and setups

Offers articulated college credit.

Blueprint Reading (for Manufacturing/Machining)

Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $1,125
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 5-day course is for individuals preparing for the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt exam (CSSGB), and is based on the CSSGB Body of Knowledge. It is intended to teach a structured approach to improve the quality of products & services, outcomes and the bottom line by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors), minimizing variability and improving workflow in business processes. Participants can expect to be fully engaged while learning and applying principles, tools and techniques for completing breakthrough improvement projects. Participants are also expected to complete a work-related project as part of this course.

Course Objectives:

As a result of this course participants should be able to:

Define the DMAIC process and explain how it is used reduce variation and improve quality
Define a Six Sigma project opportunity.
Measure a process utilizing Six Sigma techniques.
Analyze measurement results utilizing basic statistical concepts.
Apply Six Sigma techniques in the course of performance improvement work.
Transition successful project outcomes to managers that will take on responsibility for monitoring and controlling process performance

CNC G-Code Programming

Dates:  2/12/2025 to 4/2/2025
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost:  $1,060 (plus $166 for textbook if not purchased in Basic Machine Shop)
Format: Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Dates:  4/14/2025 - 6/9/2025
Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost:  $1,060 (plus $166 for textbook if not purchased in Basic Machine Shop)
Format: Traditional
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Prerequisite:  Basic Machine Shop or test out at M-TEC.
Passing score in free Computers in Manufacturing Assessment at M-TEC.

Description:
Attain a fundamental understanding of set-up, operation, and programming procedures of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.

Students learn how to program and produce a part on the CNC mill and CNC lathe from a part print using G-Code programming and conversational programming.

Students who successfully complete the class may qualify to apply for entry CNC operator and CNC programmer positions.

Offers articulated college credit.

Coaching for Managers

Dates: 2/5/2025 and 2/6/2025
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday; 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Cost: $450
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Time: Two 4-hour sessions

Audience:

Leaders who want to upskill their management tools to meet the demands of today’s workforce
Influencers with indirect responsibility to lead talent and achieve results
Learning and Development Managers looking to build a coaching culture

Description:
We have experienced radical change in the workplace, and it appears that change may be the new normal. We are moving to a more flexible workplace as a permanent solution to environmental and market demands. In this course, managers will learn how to:

Create a Culture of Engagement, even in a Virtual Workplace
Pivot from offering feedback-on-the-fly to a five-minute coaching session…because that’s what employees want
Communicate to heighten accountability and minimize defensiveness
Lead development discussions, from On-boarding, One-on-Ones through Internal Promotions

Learn proven strategies to build a culture of engagement that will add value to your busy day without spending big chunks of time.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Dates: 4/2/2025
Schedule: Wednesday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $425
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This one-day course on Critical thinking skills and behaviors is essential to effective problem solving. This course exposes participants to frameworks, methods, tools and techniques that better equip them to identify problems and challenges and make effective decisions to address them. Developing the ability to rationally and objectively recognize, evaluate and act on both problems and opportunities is key to creating value through strategic and innovative thinking.

Electrical Fundamentals

Dates: 3/31/2025 to 4/4/2025
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $1,495
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This forty (40)-hour training course covers the basics of AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) theory and fundamentals. The participant will first gain an understanding of the concepts of electrical schematics, components, voltage, current, and resistance. These fundamentals will be applied through Ohm’s Law to basic circuit design and analysis. Power, magnetism, and DC generation will then be introduced to complete the theories of DC applications.

Electrical Motors, Controls, and Drives

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/7/2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,495
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This forty-hour (40 hr.) training is designed to provide the basic skills in AC/DC motors and motor control. It also provides an understanding of the operation of AC and DC motors and motor control circuits. Training topics include AC/DC motor operations, control circuit components, motor control wiring, connections, ladder diagrams, and interpretation of electronic motor control schematics.

Electrical Panel Build Technician

Dates: 3/17/2025 to 3/20/2025
Schedule: Monday through Thursday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,295
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
In this 4-day, 32-hour class is designed around an individual that has some knowledge of multimeter usage and has some identification with basic electrical components. Schematic symbols will be introduced as they appear on wiring diagrams. Pictures as well as illustrations of typical control devices will be introduced along with associated equipment & hardware. The student will build a very basic circuit on a simulated panel board using a schematic. The student will troubleshoot any errors made in the build process, and any problems introduced by the instructor. Control panel standards along with wiring techniques will be implemented in classroom assignments. NEMA, CSA & IEC standards will be introduced along with applicable National Electrical Codes. Relay logic control circuits will also be constructed from diagrams of actual circuits found in today’s machine control. Some of these circuits include start stop, limits, control, safety and holding.

Electrical Schematics Reading

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $995
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 3-day (24-hour) training course covers the basics of safely understanding electricity. The student will first gain an understanding of the safety and concepts of reading electrical schematics, electrical components, voltage, current and resistance. These fundamentals will be applied to an understanding of how to safely operate a digital multi-meter, power supplies and scope meter while understanding NFP70E codes.

Electronic Sensors

Dates:  4/14/2025 to 4/16/2025
Schedule: Monday through Wednesday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $995
Format:  Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This class introduces the student to the newest and the most important electronic automation (Must Know Technology) of today, and the future. The student will be introduced to the many types and boundary ranges of sensors. Adjusting and alignment of sensors where needed will be included in the coursework. Sinking and0 sourcing explanations along with NPN and PNP types of sensors are included in the class. Interfacing sensors with PLC inputs and troubleshooting field wiring will also be covered. The coursework is 50% hands on where the student will investigate the logic that is outputted from different types of sensors. Imbedded in all labs will be terms, schematic symbols, and methods of bench testing a wide range of sensors. Videos will be included in the curriculum to enhance the learning experience of the participant.

Everyday Leadership

Dates:  1/27/2025 to 1/28/2025
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:  $780
Format:  Traditional
Locations: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Everyday Leadership offers companies a chance to transform internal leadership culture to engage all employees including Millennials and Gen-Z. Content centers around behaviors stepped out in Gallup’s Q12 Employee Engagement Survey found in First, Break all the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently including:

Empowering employees to do their work
Caring about employees as people
Holding employees accountable to get results
Developing employees for a better future

FANUC Robotic Electrical Troubleshooting

Dates:  5/12/2025 to 5/16/2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $1,695
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description
This 40-hour course is designed to provide the basic skills needed to troubleshoot electrical repair and maintenance procedures of robotic electrical system. Course topics include robot electrical component identification and function of robot electrical controllers.

FANUC Robotics HandlingPRO CERT

Dates: 2/17/2025 to 3/19/2025
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
Cost: $1,262 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location: Careerline Tech Center

Prerequisite: Passing score in free Computers in Manufacturing Assessment at M-TEC.

Description:
Students learn to set-up and program a FANUC robot with Handling Tool Software Package. Students will gain hands-on experience using an LRMate 200IC robot as well as ROBOGUIDE simulation software.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Power up and jog the robot
Recover from common program and robot faults
Execute production operations
Create, modify, and execute a material handling program
Create and execute MACROs
Monitor, force, and simulate input and output signals
Backup and restore individual programs and files

Students earn an industry-recognized FANUC HandlingPRO CERT Certification upon course completion.

FANUC Robotic Mechanical

Dates:  5/5/2025 to 5/9/2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:  $1,695
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description
This 40-hour class is designed to train all students on robot mechanical equipment, hand tools, and rigging in safe manner. All with the proper applications of lock out procedures for a cell in the plant. This course will increase the tradesmen’s versatility in the plant or field.

FANUC Robotic Operation and Programming - Core

Dates:  4/21/2025 to 4/25/2025
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,650
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description: This forty (40)-hour course is designed to provide the basic skills needed to operate and program the FANUC or ABB Robots. Course topics include robotic safety, controls, operations, and part programming.

FANUC Robotic Operation and Programming - Advanced

Fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Dates:  6/3/2025 to 6/4/2025
Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:  $675
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Lean Applied is a two-day activity-based course to learn and apply a systematic methodology to identify and eliminate waste within a process to improve the flow or velocity of the outputs. Participants can expect to be fully engaged while learning and applying a breakthrough strategy based on the Theory of Constraints to improve a company’s overall throughout. Through activities, case studies and simulations participants will experience how flow is achieved through balance of work.

Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances - Basic

HMI Programming Win CC

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $1,495
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This forty (40) hour course is designed to provide the skills in HMI fundamentals. The course provides an understanding of HMI functions hardware and applications. Course topics include PLC to HMI instructions, hardware, HMI graphics, and creating troubleshooting messages displayed on HMI.

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Controls

Dates:  TBD
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:  $1,495
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 40-hour course provides the basic skills in air/fluid power including:

Air/fluid power symbols
Basic components of fluid power systems including basic laws and formulas for fluid power calculations
Pumps
Control valves
Actuators
Maintenance procedures of air/fluid power systems

Implicit Bias Training

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost: $115
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

The new Michigan public health code rule (Rule 338.7001(c)) goes into effect as of June 1, 2022, requiring all licensed and registered healthcare professionals to train on Implicit Bias as a condition for initial licensure/registration and renewals. The training must include interaction between an instructor and other participants which makes this in-seat course ideal for the requirements of the rule!

Implicit (subconscious) bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases, which encompass both favorable and unfavorable assessments, are activated involuntarily and without an individual’s awareness or intentional control. Interactive topics will include:

Define the concept of implicit bias
Reflect on personal and professional biases
Understand the impact implicit biases present in healthcare
Define strategies to mitigate the negative impact of implicit bias

Qualifies for up to 4-hours of State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).

Approved for Social Worker CEUs.

This training will provide a certificate from Thompson M-TEC to validate your proof of compliance to the new rule.

Leadership Skills for Managers

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $780
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description
Leadership Skills for Managers is a 4-topic development program targeted at new to middle managers. The program is delivered four 4-hour sessions to an intact, in-person management team, or it can be customized for general audiences.

Each workshop agenda follows an 80/20 Rule: at least 80% of the time the participants are actively involved in an activity such as a meaningful discussion, small group exercise, or self-reflection assignment.

This approach ensures that each workshop is wildly successful because participants can immediately apply what they’ve learned to individual and collective work.

All workshop sessions include a participant’s workbook/resource guide

LEAN Applied

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $640
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Lean Applied is a two-day activity-based course to learn and apply a systematic methodology to identify and eliminate waste within a process to improve the flow or velocity of the outputs. Participants can expect to be fully engaged while learning and applying a breakthrough strategy based on the Theory of Constraints to improve a company’s overall throughout. Through activities, case studies and simulations participants will experience how flow is achieved through balance of work.

LEAN Bronze Certification

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $850
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Lean Bronze Certification is a 24-hour course to teach the Lean Bronze Body of Knowledge from the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence (Shingo Prize) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ). The standard assesses a person’s lean knowledge (exam), as well as the individual’s ability to apply that knowledge (lean project portfolio). This Bronze Level Exam Preparation Course (with ability to sit for Bronze exam as an option), is designed to prepare students to take and pass the multiple choice, open book exam that is the first step in pursuing certification. Bronze Certification is focused on tactical application of lean. Tactical lean is the deployment and application of lean principles, concepts and methods locally, within a work cell, work group or value stream.

Manufacturing Machine Operator Skills (4 Modules)

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $935
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Module 1 - Shop Math

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the basic mathematics that is used on the shop floor.

Module 2 - Print Reading

This course provides the participant with the principles and skills of reading and interpreting blueprints.

Module 3 - Metrology

This course provides the participant with the basic skills in understanding the sciences of measurements that are used in Manufacturing.

Module 4 - GD&T

This course will provide students with fundamentals of the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) system.

Mastercam Fundamentals

Dates: TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $1,172 (includes textbook)
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Prerequisite: Passing score in free Computers in Manufacturing Assessment at M-TEC.

Description:
Expand your CNC programming efficiency and capability with Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) using Mastercam software for CAD geometry creation, verifying a part and toolpathing. Basic mill toolpaths including contouring, drilling, pocketing, and engraving will be taught.

Measurement Systems Analysis

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $375
Format: Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Every measurement is subject to some uncertainty. A measurement result is only complete if it is accompanied by a statement of the uncertainty in the measurement. Measurement uncertainties can come from the measuring instrument, the item being measured, the environment, the operator, and other sources. Such uncertainties can be estimated using statistical analysis of a set of measurements, and other kinds of information about the measurement process. This one-day activity-based workshop will teach how to determine and reduce overall measurement uncertainty. Participants can expect to be fully engaged while learning a process approach to identify the amount of variation associated with a measurement system, and discover the sources of variation so improvements can be made to improve the overall integrity of the data. Simulations, case studies and a series of activities will be used to learn and apply tools and techniques associated with MSA.

Metrology

Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Training

Dates: 3/24/2025 to 3/25/2025
Schedule:  Monday and Tuesday; 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost:  $275 (includes materials)
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location:  Careerline Tech Center

Description:
This six-hour training is based on guidelines set by LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) of the Consultation Education & Training Division of the State of Michigan. It is a combination lecture and performance class that enables students to obtain foundational information in safety, operation, and maneuvering procedures relative to proper lift truck operations. Students will also practice driving a hi-lo, moving skids and materials, and will complete a written test at the end of class.

SOLIDWORKS Introduction

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $248 ($50 discount applied to SOLIDWORKS Essentials)
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge

Description:
Intro to SOLIDWORKS gives students an insight into designing with SOLIDWORKS including how to:

Generate basic details
Make edits
Learn how to do a design review
Inspect dimensions

Upon completion students may decide to enroll in SOLIDWORKS Essentials to deepen their skills and prepare to start designing professionally. SOLIDWORKS Introduction students receive a $50 discount on the SOLIDWORKS Essentials tuition.

SOLIDWORKS Essentials

ates: 3/10/2025 to 6/2/2025
Schedule: Monday; 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $1250
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
This 48-hour course teaches students the fundamental skills and concepts central to the successful use of SOLIDWORKS Essentials.

Concepts include:

How to create parts, assemblies, and drawings
General engineering theories

SOLIDWORKS Advanced, Weldments and Sheet Metal

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost:  $635
Format: Traditional
Location:   Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisites: Foundational knowledge of SOLIDWORKS modeling creation, assembly creation, drawing creation and basic understanding of sheet metal and weldments fabrication.

Description:
Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of SOLIDWORKS sheet metal and weldments including how to:

Create sheet metal parts such as brackets, square to rounds, guarding, etc. with flat patterns
Leverage 3D sketching for structural profiles
Generate drawings and other manufacturing documentation
And more

SOLIDWORKS CAM

Dates:  TBD
Schedule:  TBD
Cost: $749
Format:  Traditional
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Students learn basic features, custom strategies and how to identify parts in this course.

Other skills learned include:

Stock set-up and Automatic Feature Recognition (AFR)
Manual 2.5 Axis Features
How to generate and edit paths
Custom strategies, posting, and technology database
Tasks to interface and set-up SOLIDWORKS CAM

Statistical Process Control (SPC) with MSA

Date:  6/3/2025 and 6/4/2025
Schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday; 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost:  $375
Format: Traditional/Lab
Location:  Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Statistical Process Control is an activity-based course that teaches fundamentals of process control and the role it plays in improving the consistency of products and processes. Participants will learn and apply principles, tools and techniques associated with process control.

As a result of this workshop participants should be able to:

Define terms associated with SPC
Describe attribute and variable data and give examples of each
Monitor and control processes using both attribute and variable control charts
Compare & contrast control versus capable
Describe basic capability concepts and the importance of capability when using control charts
Explain the importance of effective measurement systems to ensure meaningful SPC data

MIG/GMAW Welding

Dates: 6/3/2025 to 6/26/2025
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: $675 (plus $151 for textbook if not purchased in Welding I)
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Prerequisite: Basic welding experience

Description:
MIG/GMAW welding is a self-paced project-based 32-hour course that emphasizes personal instruction while students work with a variety of welding applications.

Skills learned include:

Gas metal arc welding
Troubleshooting
Minor repair to MIG welder
Basic MIG welding process principles
Butt, Lap and Tee welds in the flat position on various metal thicknesses
Introduction and limited practice on aluminum MIG

TIG/GTAW Welding

Dates: 5/6/2025 to 5/29/2025
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Careerline Tech Center

Cost: $675 (plus $151 for textbook if not purchased in Welding I)
Format: Traditional/Lab

Prerequisite: Basic welding experience

Description:
This 32-hour course is individualized to the student’s need for experience on TIG welding for professional and/or personal use.

Lessons include:

Basic TIG welding principles
Introduction to and practice on aluminum, stainless steel, and cold rolled steel
Students weld the first night
Dress appropriately and wear
- Leather boots
- Pants (preferably cotton)
- Safety glasses

Welding I

Value Stream Mapping

Dates: TBD
Schedule: TBD
Cost: $625
Format: Traditional
Location: Thompson M-TEC Main Campus

Description:
Value Stream Mapping is an activity based 2-day workshop intended to learn and apply value stream mapping in a manufacturing or administrative setting. Value Stream Mapping is a process that captures both the flow of a product/service and the flow of information in a value stream. It is used as a planning technique as a means to link all Lean initiatives together into a meaningful and manageable plan for improvement.