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                                    Designed to help individuals meet entry-level requirements for machining employment.
                                       Instruction includes the operation of drill presses, metal-cutting saws, lathes, milling
                                       machines, and grinders. Students will produce precision parts utilizing appropriate
                                       speeds, feeds, and tooling. Content is designed to prepare students to take the NIMS
                                       Certification test. CEUs: 15.6
                                    
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                                    Prerequisite: None 
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                                    Learn the fundamentals of computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Instruction
                                       emphasizes blueprint reading, basic mathematics, quality assurance, and the setup
                                       and operation of automated machining equipment. Students will learn computer-aided
                                       drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) practices and utilize CAD and
                                       CAM software to prepare parts for manufacturing.
                                     
                               
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 
                                    
                                    Prerequisite: None 
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                                    Gain the basic skills required to work in manufacturing. This course will help you
                                       learn the roles of productivity, design, process planning and 13 different manufacturing
                                       processes, and discover how performances measurements and standardization improve
                                       manufacturing operations. CEU: 2.4
                                     
                               
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 
                                    
                                    Prerequisite: None 
Corequisite: None
                                    
                                    This two-phase program is designed to provide the necessary foundation for an industrial
                                       maintenance career. Students will learn and perform proper tooling, service procedures,
                                       and installation. Instruction will include setup procedures and equipment necessary
                                       to analyze and repair typical industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on mechanical
                                       equipment troubleshooting and repair, including common techniques and procedures.
                                     
                               
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 
                                    
                                    Industrial Maintenance Technician • Electrical Production • Automation Technician
                                          • Quality Technician • Engineering • Forming, Fabrication, and Stamping • Assembly
                                          • Mold/Extrusion Operator • Mold Maker • Certified Production Technician (CPT)
                                    
                                    A quick-start road map that allows students to prepare for a career in manufacturing.
                                       By successfully completing the class, students are prepared for entry-level jobs in
                                       manufacturing and ready for further on-the-job training.
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             
                                                
                                                | Course Type | Format | Course Length | Start Dates | Cost | 
                                             
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             
                                                
                                                | Self-Paced Tutorial | Online | 6 Months Access | Begin Any Time | $335.00 | 
                                             
                                          
                                     
                                     
                               
                            
                         
                        
                         
                         
                     
                        
                        Machinists are in high demand, both locally and nationally. Sandhills has strong relationships
                              with local machinist companies, manufacturers, and many other local industries employ
                              machinists and recruit from our classes. Explore a career in machining. 
                         
                          
                         
                     
                        
                        
                           
                              
                              
                                 
                                    
                                    Estimated expenses per course. 
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             
                                                
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                                                | Registration | $321.50 | 
                                             
                                             
                                                
                                                | Textbooks | $100.00-$120.00 | 
                                             
                                          
                                     
                                     
                               
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 
                                    
                                    
                                       
                                          
                                          
                                             
                                             
                                                
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