Precision Machining Technology 2
Course Description:
Concluding their investigation of Precision Machining Technology 1, students will: • Learn about the basics of machining. • Learn about careers in machining. • Learn about workplace skills. • Learn about safety. • Learn about measurement systems and machine tool math. • Learn about semi-precision measurement. • Learn about precision measurement. • Learn about quality assurance, process planning, and quality control. • Learn about metal composition and classification. • Learn about heat treatment of metals. • Learn about maintenance, lubrication, and cutting fluid. • Learn the basics of drawings. • Learn about layout. • Learn about hand tools. • Learn about saws and cutoff machines. • Learn about offhand grinding. • Learn about drilling, threading, tapping and reaming. • Learn the basics of a drill press. • Learn about tools, toolholding, and workholding for the drill press • Learn about drill press operations.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Precision Machining Technology 2 | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Manufacturing—Workplace Experience | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Genesee ISD | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | Fuel Education LLC | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Fuel Education LLC | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | None | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Open Entry / Open Exit | ||||||||||
| NCES SCED Code : 13998 |
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://www.gennet.us |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | 866.912.8588 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 866.912.8588
Additional Cost Description: None
Concluding their investigation of Precision Machining Technology 1, students will:
• Learn about the basics of machining.
• Learn about careers in machining.
• Learn about workplace skills.
• Learn about safety.
• Learn about measurement systems and machine tool math.
• Learn about semi-precision measurement.
• Learn about precision measurement.
• Learn about quality assurance, process planning, and quality control.
• Learn about metal composition and classification.
• Learn about heat treatment of metals.
• Learn about maintenance, lubrication, and cutting fluid.
• Learn the basics of drawings.
• Learn about layout.
• Learn about hand tools.
• Learn about saws and cutoff machines.
• Learn about offhand grinding.
• Learn about drilling, threading, tapping and reaming.
• Learn the basics of a drill press.
• Learn about tools, toolholding, and workholding for the drill press
• Learn about drill press operations.
iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Courses
| Academic Content Standards and Assessments | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The goals and objectives clearly state what the participants will know or be able to do at the end of the course. The goals and objectives are measurable in multiple ways. | Partially Met | Learning objectives are provided at the beginning of each unit (chapter). Objectives are met via reading content as well as a variety of interactive activities including quick checks and chapter tests in addition to the learning labs and study tools. |
| The course content and assignments are aligned with the state’s content standards, Common Core curriculum, or other accepted content standards set for Advanced Placement® courses, technology, computer science, or other courses whose content is not included in the state standards. | Partially Met | Alignment available for reference. |
| The course content and assignments are of sufficient rigor, depth and breadth to teach the standards being addressed. | Fully Met | |
| Information literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. | Partially Met | Opportunities to practice information literacy and communication skills are incorporated. |
| Multiple learning resources and materials to increase student success are available to students before the course begins. | Fully Met | Information is available in syllabus and course overview; details clarify policies and offer suggestions for student success. An online orientation and videos are also offered (ORN010). |
| Course Overview and Introduction | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Clear, complete course overview and syllabus are included in the course. | Fully Met | MindTap's Learning Path provides an overview of the course. A detailed syllabus, customized by the teacher at the start of each course is available in the Course Materials in D2L. |
| Course requirements are consistent with course goals, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. | Partially Met | |
| Information is provided to students, parents and mentors on how to communicate with the online instructor and course provider. | Fully Met | Located on the home page under Teacher Contact Information and in the syllabus. |
| Legal and Acceptable Use Policies | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course reflects multi-cultural education, and the content is accurate, current and free of bias or advertising. | Fully Met | |
| Expectations for academic integrity, use of copyrighted materials, plagiarism and netiquette (Internet etiquette) regarding lesson activities, discussions, and e-mail communications are clearly stated. | Fully Met | Academic Integrity guidelines are provided to each student in each course. The policy is located in the Course Materials section of each course. Specific academic integrity policies are developed by each school and are found in the school's policy handb |
| Privacy policies are clearly stated. | Fully Met | http://www.k12.com/privacy_policy/ |
| Instructor Resources | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Online instructor resources and notes are included. | Fully Met | Instructional resources are available in course materials. |
| Assessment and assignment answers and explanations are included. | Partially Met | Auto-graded assignments deliver answers and some assignments also deliver explanations. Instructor resources for the course including answer keys and scoring guides for dropbox assignments are located in the Course Materials. |
| Instructional and Audience Analysis | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students’ needs and incorporates varied ways to learn and master the curriculum. | Fully Met | Auto-graded assignments deliver answers and some assignments also deliver explanations. Instructor resources for the course including answer keys and scoring guides for dropbox assignments are located in the Course Materials. |
| Course, Unit and Lesson Design | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Each unit and lesson includes an overview describing objectives, activities, assignments, assessments, and resources to provide multiple learning opportunities for students to master the content. | Fully Met | Instructor can adjust the pacing of course, alter assignments, and offer additional practice or extended learning in synchronous sessions to meet individual student needs. |
| Instructional Strategies and Activities | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning. | Fully Met | |
| The course and course instructor provide students with multiple learning paths, based on student needs that engage students in a variety of ways. | Partially Met | Can be fully met when implemented at the school; local policies |
| The course provides opportunities for students to engage in higher-order thinking, critical reasoning activities and thinking in increasingly complex ways. | Fully Met | |
| The course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate students’ needs. | Partially Met | Instructors can add content or hide or move assessment for all students, but not for individual students. Individual assessments can be modified exempting point values. |
| Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical requirements are appropriate for the course content and grade-level expectations. | Fully Met |
| Communication and Interaction | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student interaction, including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about student progress. | Fully Met | Interaction includes synchronous sessions, office hours, and email or voice contact. Students can monitor their own progress in the online gradebook. Most schools set policies for timely responses to student communication and updates of course progress an |
| The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and during the first week of the course) that confirms whether students are engaged and are progressing through the course. The instructor will follow program guidelines to address non-responsive students. | Fully Met | Fully met when implemented at the school; local policies |
| The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction to foster mastery and application of the material. | Fully Met | Teachers communicate regularly with students via email and telephone. In general, there are two exchanges per week. Students know how to contact the instructor (via phone and I email) and are encouraged to do so whenever needs arise. Teachers are required |
| Resources and Materials | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Students have access to resources that enrich the course content. | Fully Met | Learning object repository in D2L is designed to support additional resources. |
| Evaluation Strategies | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Student evaluation strategies are consistent with course goals and objectives, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. | Fully Met | |
| The course structure includes adequate and appropriate methods and procedures to assess students’ mastery of content. | Fully Met |
| Feedback | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the course to inform instruction. | Fully Met | |
| Assessment strategies and tools make the student continuously aware of his/her progress in class and mastery of the content. | Fully Met |
| Assessment Resources and Materials | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess students in a variety of ways. | Partially Met | There are multiple different activity types offered for assessments directly on the learning path. The CNOW app allows the instructor to edit quizzing and create their own assignments using the existing question pool. |
| Grading rubrics are provided to the instructor and may be shared with students. | Partially Met | Instructor resources for the course include including answer keys and scoring guides for dropbox assignments. |
| The grading policy and practices are easy to understand. | Partially Met | Grading information docs and pacing guides are provided. |
| Course Architecture | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course architecture permits the online instructor to add content, activities and assessments to extend learning opportunities. | Fully Met | |
| The course accommodates multiple school calendars; e.g., block, 4X4 and traditional schedules. | Fully Met |
| User Interface | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course. | Partially Met | |
| Rich media are provided in multiple formats for ease of use and access in order to address diverse student needs. | Fully Met | All embedded animations and video content meets accessibility guidelines and provides closed captioning as well as a transcript. The reader contains ReadSpeak functionality which allows the student to have reading content read aloud to them. |
| Technology Requirements and Interoperability | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| All technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc...) are specified. | Fully Met | Technology Requirements are found on the K12 website and explained during course orientation: HS: http://www.k12.com/high-school-course-list/technical-requirements.html |
| Prerequisite skills in the use of technology are identified. | Not Met | Can be fully met when implemented at the school; local policies |
| The course uses content-specific tools and software appropriately. | Fully Met | |
| The course is designed to meet internationally recognized interoperability standards. | Fully Met | IMS Global Learning Consortium-Product List for Cengage Learning |
| Copyright and licensing status, including permission to share where applicable, is clearly stated and easily found. | Fully Met | http://www.k12.com/ip-policy.html http://www.k12.com/copyright_policy/ http://www.k12.com/online-educational-products-services-agreement-terms.html |
| Accessibility | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Course materials and activities are designed to provide appropriate access to all students. The course, developed with universal design principles in mind, conforms to the U.S. Section 504 and Section 508 provisions for electronic and information technology as well as the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility guidelines (WCAg 2.0). | Partially Met | K12 encourages full compliance for WCAg 2.0 Level A and AA |
| Data Security | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Student information remains confidential, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). | Fully Met | Can be fully met when implemented at the school; local policies |
| Accessing Course Effectiveness | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course provider uses multiple ways of assessing course effectiveness. | Partially Met | Peer review and biannual family and student evaluations of courses are available at K12. A feedback system for families, mentors, teachers, and students helps to monitor and evaluate course effectiveness. Internal review of student success helps inform an |
| The course is evaluated using a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness and the findings used as a basis for improvement. | Partially Met | MindTap activity is assessed for improvement of new releases every 3-4 years of programs. |
| Course Updates | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| The course is updated periodically to ensure that the content is current. | Partially Met | MindTap updates courses every 3-4 years. |
| Certification | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Course instructors, whether faceto-face or virtual, are certificated and “highly qualified.” The online course teacher possesses a teaching credential from a state-licensing agency and is “highly qualified” as defined under ESEA. | Fully Met | Teachers must meet professional teaching requirements set by the state. |
| Instructor and Student Support | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Professional development about the online course delivery system is offered by the provider to assure effective use of the courseware and various instructional media available. | Fully Met | Instructors complete comprehensive virtual training, including use of courseware and media, before the school year begins. |
| The course provider offers technical support and course management assistance to students, the course instructor, and the school coordinator. | Fully Met | Students receive 24/7 technical support and course management through Customer Care: 866.K12CARE (866.512.2273). Instructors and School Coordinators have 24/7 support through Academic Services Helpdesk, school-based technology managers, and Operations Ma |
| Course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, have been provided professional development in the behavioral, social, and when necessary, emotional, aspects of the learning environment. | Fully Met | Instructors participate in professional development that focus on building skills and competencies to meet the needs of students and their families. A catalog of 400+ professional development offerings for educators to choose from are available at K12trai |
| Course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, receive instructor professional development, which includes the support and use of a variety of communication modes to stimulate student engagement online. | Fully Met | Instructors complete virtual training before the start of school and ongoing support and training, including an instructional coach and mentor (for new teachers) to help them build communication skills via multiple modalities. |
| The provider assures that course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, are provided support, as needed, to ensure their effectiveness and success in meeting the needs of online students. | Fully Met | Fully met when implemented at the school; local policies |
| Students are offered an orientation for taking an online course before starting the coursework. | Fully Met | Students attend an online orientation course (ORN010); they also participate in synchronous orientations with local school staff. |
Review Conducted By: Fuel Education LLC
Date of Review:
08/29/2018
Introduction to Machining
• Define the term machining
• Define a machine tool
• Discuss the evolution of machining and machine tools
• Identify the role of machining in society
• Discuss the principles of the basic types of machining processes
Careers in Machining
• Identify and discuss careers in the machining industry
• Identify and discuss careers in fields related to machining
• Discuss the job outlook in the machining field
• Understand and explain effective job-seeking skills
Workplace Skills
• Identify and understand personal skills needed for success in the machining field
• Identify and understand technical skills needed for success in the machining field
• Show understanding of training opportunities and methods available to gain skills required for the machining field
• Create a career plan
• Create a resume
• Create a cover letter
• Compile a list of references
• Create a thank-you letter
• Describe a portfolio and its importance
• Use different methods to find job opportunities
• Conduct a practice interview
Introduction to Safety
• Define OSHA and describe its purpose
• Define NIOSH and describe its purpose
• Describe appropriate clothing for a machining environment
• Identify appropriate PPE used in a machining environment
• Describe proper housekeeping for a machining environment
• Describe the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures
• Define the terms NFPA and HMIS
COURSE INFORMATION
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• Identify and interpret NFPA and HMIS labeling systems
• Define the term SDS (MSDS)
• Identify and interpret SDS (MSDS) terms
• Interpret SDS (MSDS) information
• Select the proper fire extinguisher application
Measurement Systems and Machine Tool Math Overview
• Understand English and metric (SI) measurement systems and perform conversions between the two
• Demonstrate understanding of fractional and decimal math and conversions between fractions and decimals
• Demonstrate ability to solve formulas and equations using basic algebra
• Identify and use properties of basic geometry
• Demonstrate understanding of angular relationships
• Perform conversions between angular measurements in decimal degrees and degrees, minutes, and seconds
• Perform addition and subtraction of angular measurements
• Demonstrate ability to locate and identify points in a Cartesian coordinate system
• Demonstrate ability to use the Pythagorean theorem
• Demonstrate the ability to solve right triangles using sine, cosine, and tangent trigonometric functions
Semi-Precision Measurement
• Define comparative measurement
• Demonstrate understanding of care of common semi-precision measuring instruments
• Read an English rule to within 1/64 of an inch
• Read an English (decimal) rule to within 1/100 of an inch
• Read a metric rule within 0.5 mm
• Identify and explain the uses of semi-precision calipers
• Identify and explain the uses of squares
• Identify and explain the uses of the combination set
• Identify and explain the uses of protractors
• Read protractors within 1 degree
• Identify and explain the uses of common semi-precision fixed gages
Precision Measurement
• Explain the care of precision measuring tools
COURSE INFORMATION
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• Identify and explain the use of common precision fixed gages
• Explain the principle of the micrometer
• Identify the parts of an outside micrometer caliper
• Describe the process of outside micrometer caliper calibration
• Identify and describe uses of micrometer-type measuring tools
• Read an English micrometer
• Read a metric micrometer
• Identify and describe uses of vernier measuring tools
• Read English vernier scales
• Read metric vernier scales
• Read a vernier bevel protractor
• Identify and explain uses of precision transfer-type measuring instruments
• Identify features of dial indicators and explain their uses
• Explain the purpose of a surface plate
• Identify gage blocks and their uses, and calculate gage block builds
• Identify and explain the uses of simple and compound sine tools
• Discuss methods for measuring surface finishes
• Identify and discuss the use of a toolmaker’s microscope
• Identify and discuss the use of an optical comparator
Quality Assurance, Process Planning, and Quality Control
• Define quality assurance
• Discuss the purpose of a process plan and describe its major parts
• Define and discuss the purpose of quality control
• Discuss the purpose of an inspection plan and describe its key points
• Define SPC and its purpose
• Identify and discuss the features of X-bar and R-charts
Metal Composition and Classification
• Describe the difference between ferrous and nonferrous metals
• Compare and contrast low-, medium-, and high-carbon steels
• Define an alloy and an alloying element
• Describe the differences/similarities between steel and cast iron
• Demonstrate understanding of the AISI/SAE system of classification for steels
• Demonstrate understanding of UNS classification of carbon and alloy steels
• Demonstrate understanding of AA/IADS classification of aluminum alloys
• Identify UNS designations for stainless steels
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• Identify UNS designations for cast iron
• Identify UNS designations for nonferrous alloys
Heat Treatment of Metals
• Demonstrate understanding of common heat treatment processes
• Demonstrate understanding of different types of heat-treating equipment
• Describe safety procedures and PPE for heat treating
• Demonstrate understanding of Rockwell and Brinell hardness scales
• Compare and contrast Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing methods
Maintenance, Lubrication, and Cutting Fluid Overview
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of a routine maintenance program
• Identify different methods of machine tool lubrication
• Demonstrate understanding of routine machine tool maintenance inspection points
• Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of cutting fluids
• Demonstrate understanding of common types of cutting fluids
• Demonstrate understanding of methods of application of cutting fluids
Understanding Drawings
• Identify and interpret title block information
• Identify line types and their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of the principle of orthographic projection
• Identify the three basic views frequently used on engineering drawings
• Identify isometric views
• Demonstrate understanding of basic symbols and notation used on engineering drawings
• Define tolerance
• Demonstrate understanding of unilateral, bilateral, and limit tolerances
• Demonstrate understanding of allowances and classes of fit for cylindrical components
• Identify basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols
• Demonstrate understanding of basic GD&T feature control frames
Layout
• Define layout and explain its purpose
• Identify and use common semi-precision layout tools
• Identify and use common precision layout tools
• Perform typical mathematical calculations required to perform layout
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• Perform basic layout procedures
Hand Tools
• Identify common hand tools
• Describe the uses for common hand tools
• Describe hand tool safety precautions
Saws and Cutoff Machines
• Identify the various sawing machines used in the machine shop
• Operate band saws safely
• List the different band saw blade materials
• Define blade pitch
• Identify the three different tooth patterns and their uses
• Identify the three different blade sets and their uses
• Describe how to select proper band saw blade width
• Understand and be able to identify saw tooth geometry
• Explain the term kerf
• Calculate band saw blade length
• Describe the band welding procedure
• Describe blade mounting procedure for the vertical band saw
Offhand Grinding
• Explain the purpose for offhand grinding
• Select the correct grinding wheel for the operation to be performed
• Identify different types of offhand grinding machines
• Describe the process of mounting a grinding wheel
• Explain how to set up a pedestal grinder for safe operation
• Demonstrate safe offhand grinding procedures
Drilling, Threading, Tapping, and Reaming
• Demonstrate understanding of benchwork drilling operations
• Demonstrate understanding of countersinking, spotfacing, and counterboring
• Identify various reamer types and explain their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of standardized thread systems and their designations
• Identify various tap types and explain their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of tap drill selection
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• Identify various thread-cutting die types and explain their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of tap removal techniques
Introduction to the Drill Press
• Identify types of drill presses
• Identify the major components of the drill press and their functions
Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Drill Press
• Identify the major parts of the twist drill
• Explain the function of each part of the twist drill
• Explain the various toolholding and workholding devices used on the drill press
• Identify which type of toolholding and workholding device should be used in various situations
Drill Press Operations
• Describe drill press safety procedures
• Define cutting speed and perform speed and feed calculations for holemaking operations
• Demonstrate understanding of drilling operations
• Demonstrate understanding of reaming operations
• Demonstrate understanding of countersinking operations and calculate countersink feed depth
• Demonstrate understanding of counterboring/spotfacing operations
• Demonstrate understanding of tapping operations and estimate number of tap turns to achieve a given thread depth
• Define the term machining
• Define a machine tool
• Discuss the evolution of machining and machine tools
• Identify the role of machining in society
• Discuss the principles of the basic types of machining processes
Careers in Machining
• Identify and discuss careers in the machining industry
• Identify and discuss careers in fields related to machining
• Discuss the job outlook in the machining field
• Understand and explain effective job-seeking skills
Workplace Skills
• Identify and understand personal skills needed for success in the machining field
• Identify and understand technical skills needed for success in the machining field
• Show understanding of training opportunities and methods available to gain skills required for the machining field
• Create a career plan
• Create a resume
• Create a cover letter
• Compile a list of references
• Create a thank-you letter
• Describe a portfolio and its importance
• Use different methods to find job opportunities
• Conduct a practice interview
Introduction to Safety
• Define OSHA and describe its purpose
• Define NIOSH and describe its purpose
• Describe appropriate clothing for a machining environment
• Identify appropriate PPE used in a machining environment
• Describe proper housekeeping for a machining environment
• Describe the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures
• Define the terms NFPA and HMIS
COURSE INFORMATION
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• Identify and interpret NFPA and HMIS labeling systems
• Define the term SDS (MSDS)
• Identify and interpret SDS (MSDS) terms
• Interpret SDS (MSDS) information
• Select the proper fire extinguisher application
Measurement Systems and Machine Tool Math Overview
• Understand English and metric (SI) measurement systems and perform conversions between the two
• Demonstrate understanding of fractional and decimal math and conversions between fractions and decimals
• Demonstrate ability to solve formulas and equations using basic algebra
• Identify and use properties of basic geometry
• Demonstrate understanding of angular relationships
• Perform conversions between angular measurements in decimal degrees and degrees, minutes, and seconds
• Perform addition and subtraction of angular measurements
• Demonstrate ability to locate and identify points in a Cartesian coordinate system
• Demonstrate ability to use the Pythagorean theorem
• Demonstrate the ability to solve right triangles using sine, cosine, and tangent trigonometric functions
Semi-Precision Measurement
• Define comparative measurement
• Demonstrate understanding of care of common semi-precision measuring instruments
• Read an English rule to within 1/64 of an inch
• Read an English (decimal) rule to within 1/100 of an inch
• Read a metric rule within 0.5 mm
• Identify and explain the uses of semi-precision calipers
• Identify and explain the uses of squares
• Identify and explain the uses of the combination set
• Identify and explain the uses of protractors
• Read protractors within 1 degree
• Identify and explain the uses of common semi-precision fixed gages
Precision Measurement
• Explain the care of precision measuring tools
COURSE INFORMATION
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Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
• Identify and explain the use of common precision fixed gages
• Explain the principle of the micrometer
• Identify the parts of an outside micrometer caliper
• Describe the process of outside micrometer caliper calibration
• Identify and describe uses of micrometer-type measuring tools
• Read an English micrometer
• Read a metric micrometer
• Identify and describe uses of vernier measuring tools
• Read English vernier scales
• Read metric vernier scales
• Read a vernier bevel protractor
• Identify and explain uses of precision transfer-type measuring instruments
• Identify features of dial indicators and explain their uses
• Explain the purpose of a surface plate
• Identify gage blocks and their uses, and calculate gage block builds
• Identify and explain the uses of simple and compound sine tools
• Discuss methods for measuring surface finishes
• Identify and discuss the use of a toolmaker’s microscope
• Identify and discuss the use of an optical comparator
Quality Assurance, Process Planning, and Quality Control
• Define quality assurance
• Discuss the purpose of a process plan and describe its major parts
• Define and discuss the purpose of quality control
• Discuss the purpose of an inspection plan and describe its key points
• Define SPC and its purpose
• Identify and discuss the features of X-bar and R-charts
Metal Composition and Classification
• Describe the difference between ferrous and nonferrous metals
• Compare and contrast low-, medium-, and high-carbon steels
• Define an alloy and an alloying element
• Describe the differences/similarities between steel and cast iron
• Demonstrate understanding of the AISI/SAE system of classification for steels
• Demonstrate understanding of UNS classification of carbon and alloy steels
• Demonstrate understanding of AA/IADS classification of aluminum alloys
• Identify UNS designations for stainless steels
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• Identify UNS designations for cast iron
• Identify UNS designations for nonferrous alloys
Heat Treatment of Metals
• Demonstrate understanding of common heat treatment processes
• Demonstrate understanding of different types of heat-treating equipment
• Describe safety procedures and PPE for heat treating
• Demonstrate understanding of Rockwell and Brinell hardness scales
• Compare and contrast Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing methods
Maintenance, Lubrication, and Cutting Fluid Overview
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of a routine maintenance program
• Identify different methods of machine tool lubrication
• Demonstrate understanding of routine machine tool maintenance inspection points
• Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of cutting fluids
• Demonstrate understanding of common types of cutting fluids
• Demonstrate understanding of methods of application of cutting fluids
Understanding Drawings
• Identify and interpret title block information
• Identify line types and their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of the principle of orthographic projection
• Identify the three basic views frequently used on engineering drawings
• Identify isometric views
• Demonstrate understanding of basic symbols and notation used on engineering drawings
• Define tolerance
• Demonstrate understanding of unilateral, bilateral, and limit tolerances
• Demonstrate understanding of allowances and classes of fit for cylindrical components
• Identify basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols
• Demonstrate understanding of basic GD&T feature control frames
Layout
• Define layout and explain its purpose
• Identify and use common semi-precision layout tools
• Identify and use common precision layout tools
• Perform typical mathematical calculations required to perform layout
COURSE INFORMATION
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Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited.
• Perform basic layout procedures
Hand Tools
• Identify common hand tools
• Describe the uses for common hand tools
• Describe hand tool safety precautions
Saws and Cutoff Machines
• Identify the various sawing machines used in the machine shop
• Operate band saws safely
• List the different band saw blade materials
• Define blade pitch
• Identify the three different tooth patterns and their uses
• Identify the three different blade sets and their uses
• Describe how to select proper band saw blade width
• Understand and be able to identify saw tooth geometry
• Explain the term kerf
• Calculate band saw blade length
• Describe the band welding procedure
• Describe blade mounting procedure for the vertical band saw
Offhand Grinding
• Explain the purpose for offhand grinding
• Select the correct grinding wheel for the operation to be performed
• Identify different types of offhand grinding machines
• Describe the process of mounting a grinding wheel
• Explain how to set up a pedestal grinder for safe operation
• Demonstrate safe offhand grinding procedures
Drilling, Threading, Tapping, and Reaming
• Demonstrate understanding of benchwork drilling operations
• Demonstrate understanding of countersinking, spotfacing, and counterboring
• Identify various reamer types and explain their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of standardized thread systems and their designations
• Identify various tap types and explain their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of tap drill selection
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• Identify various thread-cutting die types and explain their uses
• Demonstrate understanding of tap removal techniques
Introduction to the Drill Press
• Identify types of drill presses
• Identify the major components of the drill press and their functions
Tools, Toolholding, and Workholding for the Drill Press
• Identify the major parts of the twist drill
• Explain the function of each part of the twist drill
• Explain the various toolholding and workholding devices used on the drill press
• Identify which type of toolholding and workholding device should be used in various situations
Drill Press Operations
• Describe drill press safety procedures
• Define cutting speed and perform speed and feed calculations for holemaking operations
• Demonstrate understanding of drilling operations
• Demonstrate understanding of reaming operations
• Demonstrate understanding of countersinking operations and calculate countersink feed depth
• Demonstrate understanding of counterboring/spotfacing operations
• Demonstrate understanding of tapping operations and estimate number of tap turns to achieve a given thread depth
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Entry / Open Exit | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 100 | $322 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester courses are defined as 20 weeks, with an additional extension of 30 days that may be granted upon request. School staff can set the end date at the time of enrollment, and change the date as needed at no additional cost. 100% refund if course is dropped within 14 days of enrollment | Open Entry / Open Exit | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 |
| School Year | Enrollment Count | Pass Count | Completion Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-20 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |