Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing (Industrial Technical Maintenance)
Program Overview: The courses for this pathway include Principles of Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, and Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals. Students learn about various welding styles: torch, stick, MIG. They perform basic welding and cutting operations. Students are also introduced to TIG welding.
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech: SMDI 110 (3 credit hours), SMDI 111 (3 credit hours)
Industrial Maintenance Capstone: The capstone component would take place at one of the partner industries where training and work experience are embedded into the experience.
Partner Organizations: Potential opportunities with local manufacturing companies (Frito Lay, NHK, etc.)
Connection to future career path: Pipefitter, Machinist, Electrician, CNC Technician, CAD Technician
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): On the job training on specialized equipment (CNC, CAD, etc.), trade school, apprenticeship program, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering
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Welding Technology
Program Overview: The courses for this pathway include Principles of Welding Technology, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Welding Processes. Courses for welding technology include classroom and laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills in oxy-fuel cutting and basic welding. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Students study properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises. Other topics include basic electricity, power sources, electrode selection, and all aspects pertaining to equipment operation and maintenance. Students will also learn about the operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) equipment. Emphasis is placed on the basic skills necessary to comply with AWS industry standards.
Laboratory welds will be performed in basic weld joints with a variety of electrodes in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Tee, lap, and open groove joints will be done in all positions with solid, fluxcore, and aluminum wire.
Welding Technology Capstone: The capstone component could be continuation of training and experiences related to the welding career field including courses through Ivy Tech Community College and/or work experience and training at a partner organization.
Certifications: AWS Certification
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech: WELD 100 (3 credit hours), WELD 108 (3 credit hours), WELD 207 (3 credit hours)
Partner Organizations:
Connection to future career path: Welder, Technician, Designer, Researcher, or Engineer Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Apprenticeship program, Trade School See for more information.
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Apprenticeship program, Trade School
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