Faculty and Staff Resources

PLEASE NOTE: The INAM Consortium was funded by a $12.9 million grant from the Department of Labor and tasked with delivering certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing that can be completed in one year or less and prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. While the INAM grant project has ended, these training programs remain vibrant at the individual Community Colleges. Please visit the colleges for ongoing program information.    

Expectations were Met with Recognized Standards

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CNC Training at College of DuPage

One of INAM’s core goals was to provide statewide collaboration and coordination in the development and delivery of education and training for careers in advanced manufacturing. Every participating college provided a quality education based on the same recognized standards. Students graduating from the INAM program started their careers with the same solid footing. The manufacturers that hired from this pool of graduates expected high-level candidates with an extensive skill set. With INAM helping to close the skills gap, government officials increasingly recognized the strength of Illinois manufacturing, and how it will lit the way to a prosperous future.

 

Certificate and Curriculum Resources

Certified Production Technician

Terminal Objectives

PLEASE NOTE: The INAM Consortium was funded by a $12.9 million grant from the Department of Labor and tasked with delivering certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing that can be completed in one year or less and prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. While the INAM grant project has ended, these training programs remain vibrant at the individual Community Colleges. Please visit the colleges for ongoing program information.  

At the successful completion of this certificate, the student was able to:

  1. Utilize effective, safety-enhancing workplace practices in multiple industries.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of quality practices and measurement.
  3. Identify basic fundamentals of blueprint reading.
  4. Determine resources and workflow required of the production process.
  5. Document product and process compliance with customer requirements.
  6. Recognize potential maintenance problems, issues or concerns with basic production systems.
  7. Recognize preventative maintenance indicators to ensure correct operations.
  8. Identify different types of basic production and related mechanical principles, mechanical linkages, and production materials.
  9. Demonstrate use of basic math skills to facilitate technical competences.
  10. Sit for the national Certified Production Technician (MSSC-CPT) exam.

This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and did not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor made no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timelines, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution was copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for  non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright holder.

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Mechatronics

Terminal Objectives

PLEASE NOTE: The INAM Consortium was funded by a $12.9 million grant from the Department of Labor and tasked with delivering certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing that can be completed in one year or less and prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. While the INAM grant project has ended, these training programs remain vibrant at the individual Community Colleges. Please visit the colleges for ongoing program information.     

At the successful completion of this certificate, the student was able to:

  1. Understand the electronic and mechanical parts of an automated system.
  2. Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and symbols.
  3. Install, program, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers  PLCs.
  4. Understand and explain the principal operations of the mechatronic subsystems in a complex system.
  5. Understand and implement safety regulations required for operation of the system.
  6. Diagnose and resolve equipment problems by utilizing technical assessment skills that include planning, reliability, logical thinking, and ability to use drawings, schematics and documentation.
  7. Differentiate between thermal, mechanical, fluid and electrical power systems in a variety of settings.

This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and did not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor made no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timelines, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution was copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright holder.

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Maintenance

Terminal Objectives

PLEASE NOTE: The INAM Consortium was funded by a $12.9 million grant from the Department of Labor and tasked with delivering certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing that can be completed in one year or less and prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. While the INAM grant project has ended, these training programs remain vibrant at the individual Community Colleges. Please visit the colleges for ongoing program information.  

At the successful completion of this certificate, the student was able to:

  1. Identify different careers available in the Industrial Maintenance field.
  2. Describe physical properties of a variety of equipment used in the workplace including:  force, torque, simple machine, and mechanical drives.
  3. Utilize effective, safety-enhancing workplace practices in multiple sites.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of safe and proper use of tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction in the workplace.
  5. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting a scenario based upon an industrial equipment system failure/problem/complaint and prepare an effective repair solution.
  6. Interpret basic fundamental of blueprints mechanical drawings, designs, sketches, layout drawings, plans, specifications, shop drawings, service and repair manuals, and schematics used in industrial maintenance.
  7. Demonstrate the fundamentals of industrial fluid power which includes pneumatics and hydraulics, and electrical theory.
  8. Identify and demonstrate proper use of different types of basic electrical testing equipment.
  9. Understand how electricity is produced and the physics behind it such as voltage, amperage, resistance, and power.

This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor made no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timelines, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution was copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for  non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright holder.

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Metal Working

Terminal Objectives

PLEASE NOTE: The INAM Consortium was funded by a $12.9 million grant from the Department of Labor and tasked with delivering certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing that can be completed in one year or less and prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. While the INAM grant project has ended, these training programs remain vibrant at the individual Community Colleges. Please visit the colleges for ongoing program information.  

At the successful completion of this certificate, the student was able to:

  1. Identify safe welding practices and procedures conforming to American Welding Society (AWS) Z 49 standards.
  2. Demonstrate practical knowledge of making welds with all types of mild steel   electrodes, arc air gouging and the welding of mild steel in all positions in a safe manner.
  3. Exhibit a basic understanding of metallurgy required of a competent welder.
  4. Interpret both basic and advanced welding fabrications  blueprints including: welding symbols, weld testing symbols, structural steel shapes, and welding specifications.
  5. Document advanced knowledge and techniques for the safe and successful      operation of gas tungsten welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and oxy fuel gas welding.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of code practices and procedures in American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.
  7. Perform an American Welding Society (AWS)1G with a backing strip test or 3G with an open root.

This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and did not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor made no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timelines, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright holder.

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Precision Machining

Terminal Objectives

PLEASE NOTE: The INAM Consortium was funded by a $12.9 million grant from the Department of Labor and tasked with delivering certificate programs in Advanced Manufacturing that can be completed in one year or less and prepare participants for employment in high-wage, high-skill occupations. While the INAM grant project has ended, these training programs remain vibrant at the individual Community Colleges. Please visit the colleges for ongoing program information.    

At the successful completion of this certificate, the student was able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic OSHA requirements, general shop safety, and machine tool safety procedures.
  2. Interpret basic part prints and/or technical drawing including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T) and apply the information as it relates to gauging, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
  3. Apply a working knowledge of basic measuring and inspection tools and use appropriate measuring devises to confirm a part’s compliance to required specifications including GD&T symbols.
  4. Preform conversion, computations, and calculations that result in parts production to specific industry standards and specifications.
  5. Demonstrate entry-level skills to setup and operate machine tools.
  6. Interpret CNC G & M code programs and apply editing procedures as needed.
  7. Use basic communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to understand technical manuals and written work instructions while interacting well in a team/group environment.
  8. Demonstrate use of basic math skills to facilitate technical metal cutting competences.

This workforce solution was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The solution was created by the grantee and did not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor made no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timelines, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This solution is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use, by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for  non-commercial purposes, is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright holder.

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