Author name: Greg Sharpe

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment as a CNC (computer numerical control) machine operator in a machine shop or manufacturing facility. The course includes the theoretical and practical aspects of writing manual numerical control programs.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are certified healthcare providers who are trained to respond, treat, and transport individuals in emergency situations. With the assistance of dispatchers, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics, EMTs are an integral component of the Emergency Medical Team.

This certificate is designed to introduce the student to basic machine production operation skills. Topics covered include manual machines, blue prints, and basic computer numerical controlled machines. Job opportunities include CNC Operator, Production Machinist, and Basic Quality Control Technician.

This course uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) HVAC Level One Curriculum and practical applications to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the HVAC industry by providing the basics in safety, trade math, electricity, heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration and air distribution systems. This course includes both residential and commercial applications as well as an EPA certification.

This program is designed to introduce you to basic entry-level computer-aided design. Topics include two-dimensional engineering drawings and parametric 3D modeling.

This course uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum to prepare individuals for entry-level positions on project sites and industrial workplaces by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, material handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills.

This certificate prepares you to work as an entry-level industrial maintenance technician. Job opportunities include process plant mechanical apprentice, manufacturing plant maintenance apprentice, construction site equipment maintenance apprentice and construction electrical apprentice.