VOA 769 - Certified Production Technician - Part 2

This course is designed to introduce the student to manufacturing, learn to facilitate safe work practices, and learn how manufacturing transforms materials into products. Topics to be covered include blueprint reading basic measurement, precision measurement tools, dimensional gauging, quality systems, quality improvement, control charts, welding, basic electrical measurement, pneumatic and hydraulic power systems, lubrication concepts, machine automation.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1. employ periodic internal quality audit activities, 2. review the calibration of gauges and other data collection equipment, 3. communicate ideas on continuous improvements, 4. inspect materials and product/processes at all stages to ensure quality, 5. communicate quality problems, 6. perform preventative maintenance and routine repair, 7. monitor indicators to ensure correct operations, 8. perform all housekeeping to maintain production schedule, and 9. recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems.