Course Description
The student will apply his/her knowledge in a selected career field by working a minimum of 240 hours at a cooperating employer under the supervision of a training sponsor at the employer and a KCC representative. This course may be repeated twice for credit.
Prerequisite(s)
Approval of 16 semester hours of KCC coursework - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Repeatable Times
Undergrad- Repeatable 1 Time
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Build his or her career by engaging in professional development and demonstrating human relations competencies.
- Read basic drawings for manufacturing
- Recognize the manufacturing processes in the manufacturing industry.
- Explain the key elements of machine shop theory and safe practices.
- Identify the tools, equipment and practices of the manufacturing industry
- Recognize the types of production and materials used in manufacturing
- Explain the key elements of machine tooling and machine operations
- Describe the mechanical principles of manufacturing
- Explain the key elements of mechanical linkages and their functions.
- Describe the key elements of the equipment procedures, machine tooling, and machine operations
- Describe the key elements of production workflow, production planning, and production control.
- Recognize the careers available in manufacturing
- Be familiar with the various types of welding (oxy-acetylene, gas metal arc, and spot).
- Recognize safe welding practices.
- Explain the fundamental concepts of electricity
- Recognize electrical circuit components and the input/output devices
- Perform a role on a team project or committee
- 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
- Demonstrate an understanding of quality practices and measurement
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Business Elective