Course Description
This course provides the student with an introduction to manufacturing including specific instruction to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining and welding. The course also covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, and safe machine usage. Students will become acquainted with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Safety Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the careers available in manufacturing.
- Recognize a safe manufacturing workplace.
- Use appropriate protective clothing for the job.
- Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action.
- Operate hand and power tools in a safe manner.
- Identify industrial gases and know safe handling practices.
- Identify agencies that regulate safety in the workplace.
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective