IMT Pre-Apprenticeship Program

About the Program:

The Industrial Manufacturing Technician Pre-Apprenticeship helps high school students begin a pathway to a career in manufacturing. Due to changing manufacturing technologies, entry-level workers require higher skills than before, and employers are struggling to recruit and retain these types of workers.

Key Benefits for Students:

• Stackable credentials that are a foundation for multiple career pathways
• Leads to industry-recognized credentials recognized nationally
• Career exploration activities with local manufacturing companies
• Career coaching to assist in starting a career in manufacturing
• Networking with other pre-apprentices from other local school districts
• Guaranteed job interview upon completion of the two online certifications
• Once hired by an employer. apprentices are regular, full-time employees

Online Curriculum:

• Safety
  1. Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
  2. Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things
  3. Safety Responsibilities
  4. Practicing Safety in the Workplace
  5. Types of PPE
  6. Hazardous Materials Standards
  7. Hazardous Material Handling and Storage
  8. Machine Safety
  9. Equipment Safety
  10. Material Handling and Robot Safety
  11. Safety Inspections and Analysis
  12. Work Area Safety
  13. Training
  14. Fire and Electrical Safety
  15. Emergency and Accident Response
  16. Introduction to Communication
  17. Receiving Communication
  18. Communication Methods
  19. Communicating Feedback
  20. Introduction to Teams
  21. Production Team Communication
  22. Team Ideation
  23. Workplace Behavior
• Quality Practices & Measurement
  1. Introduction to Quality
  2. Dimensional Measurement
  3. Measurement Conversion
  4. Introduction to Print Reading
  5. Multiview Drawings
  6. Blueprint Dimensions and Notes
  7. Manufacturing Drawings and Scales
  8. Welding Symbols
  9. Tolerancing
  10. Caliper Measurement
  11. Micrometer Measurement
  12. Indicator Measurement
  13. Quality Inspections and Audits
  14. Introduction to Quality Tools
  15. Preventive and Corrective Action
  16. Basic Statistical Concepts
  17. Introduction to Control Chart