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Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

50-420-9 Apprenticeship (A) 7.5 Credits Not Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

As an entry-level industrial manufacturing technician, you’ll operate industrial production-related equipment, work with manufacturing-related tools and perform work processes related to a wide variety of manufacturing settings. As an apprentice, you’ll learn to set up, operate, monitor and control production equipment, as well as, help improve manufacturing processes and schedules to meet customer requirements. This apprenticeship-training program requires you to first be employed so you can get the most out of on-the-job learning with related instruction in a classroom. When you complete the program, you’ll be ready for journey-level work.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Occupational Specific (5.5 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Industrial Mfg Technician Apprentice 1
    50-420-510
    2.75Credit
    96
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 96
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50420510
    • Credits: 2.75

    The first semester of related instruction includes an orientation to the trade and manufacturing, then followed by the MSSC safety module, MSSC quality module, OSHA 10 certification, blueprint reading, visual inspection, measurement and first aid & CPR training. Manufacturing concepts will be introduced and applied in a variety of manufacturing settings. MSSC modules 1 and 2 are aligned with the learning plans for this course along with the MATC course Machine Trades Math.

    Student is in progress in Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (50-420-9) Program of Study

  • Industrial Mfg Technician Apprentice 2
    50-420-512
    2.75Credit
    96
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 96
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50420512
    • Credits: 2.75

    The second semester of related instruction includes the MSSC manufacturing processes and production and maintenance awareness modules, along with communication, lean manufacturing, problem solving, and frontline leadership. Manufacturing related concepts will be applied to a variety of industrial setting. The course wraps-up with an examination of emerging trends and technologies, and future directions for manufacturing. MSSC learning objectives in modules 3 and 4 are aligned with the learning plans for this course. In addition, the MATC Communication for Apprentices course is included in the learning plans but will stand alone for registration and transcript purposes.

    Student is in progress in Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (50-420-9) Program of Study

    Occupational Supportive (2 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Mathematics for the Machine Trades
    50-420-711
    1Credit
    32
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 32
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50420711
    • Credits: 1.00

    Provides applied mathematics instruction from a review of basic arithmetic; basic algebra; applications, based on geometry; right triangle trigonometry, oblique angle trigonometry and compound angles.

    Student is in progress in Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (50-420-9) Program of Study

  • Oral & Written Comm for Machine Tool
    50-420-712
    1Credit
    32
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 32
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50420712
    • Credits: 1.00

    Introduces the apprentice to basic communication concepts relating to the workplace. It is designed specifically for the apprentice to acquire the necessary skills of giving instructions, writing a technical memo, and explaining a technical process. Throughout the course the apprentice will brainstorm, write, edit, revise, and use one-on-one communication delivery in a small group. The course combines lecture and hands-on activities utilizing information which the apprentice brings from the workplace.

    Student is in progress in Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (50-420-9) Program of Study

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