Composites Technician   

The Composites Technician course provides an intensive overview of the skills needed for composites processing. You will learn math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, machining, and joining skills.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Does working with special materials interest you? Are you looking for a lucrative and stable career? Consider becoming a composite technician. This online composites technician course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career quickly.

This advanced manufacturing training provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for composites processing, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, machining, and joining necessary to work as a composite technician.

1. Adhesives
   1. Intro to Adhesive Bonding 11
   2. Basics of Bonding Process 120
   3. Intro to Adhesive Properties 130
   4. Types of Adhesives 140
   5. Surface Preparation 210
   6. Steps for Adhesive Application 220
2. CNC
   1. Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining 241
3. Composites
   1. Intro to Composites 110
   2. Safety for Composite Processing 115
   3. Overview of Composite Processes 120
   4. Traditional Composites 125
   5. Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 130
   6. Advanced Materials for Composites 135
   7. Intro to Lay-up and Spray-up Molding 140
   8. Intro to Compression Molding 170
   9. Surface Finishing composites 190
   10. Vacuum Bagging Technique: Single-sided Bagging 230
   11. Composite Inspection and Defect Prevention 240
   12. Repair Methods for Composites 250
4. Inspection
   1. Basic Measurement 101
   2. Calibration Fundamentals 111
   3. Basics of Tolerance 121
   4. Blueprint Reading 131
   5. Hole Standards and Inspection 141
   6. Thread Standards and Inspection 151
   7. Surface Texture and Inspection 201
   8. Introduction to GD&T 301
   9. Inspecting with CMMs 361
   10. In-Line Inspection Applications 381
5. Lean
   1. Lean Manufacturing Overview 101
   2. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow 124
   3. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste 125
   4. Total Productive Maintenance 141
   5. 5S Overview 151
   6. Intro to Six Sigma 171
   7. Troubleshooting 181
   8. SPC Overview 211
   9. Metrics for Lean 231
   10. Process Flow Charting 241
   11. Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
   12. Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310
6. Manual Machining
   1. Benchwork and Layout Operations 241
7. Materials
   1. Introduction to Physical Properties 101
   2. Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111
   3. Introduction to Metals 121
   4. Hardness Testing 221
   5. Ferrous Metals 231
   6. Nonferrous Metals 241
   7. Exotic Alloys 231
8. Metal Cutting
   1. Safety for Metal Cutting 101
   2. Machining Titanium Alloys 325
9. Quality
   1. ISO 9000 Review 121
   2. Approaches to Maintenance 131
10. Safety
    1. Introduction to OSHA 101
    2. Ergonomics 102
    3. Personal Protective Equipment 111
    4. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 121
    5. Respiratory Safety 131
    6. Machine Guarding 140
    7. Lockout/Tagout Procedures 141
    8. SDS and Hazard Communication 151
    9. Bloodborne Pathogens 161
    10. Walking and Working Surfaces 171
    11. Fire and Safety and Prevention 181
    12. Flammable/Combustible Liquids 191
    13. Hand and Power Tool Safety 201
    14. Safety for Lifting Devices 211
    15. Powered Industrial Truck Safety 221
    16. Confined Spaces 231
    17. Environmental Safety Hazards 241
11. Shop Essentials (Applied Math)
    1. Math Fundamentals 101
    2. Math: Fractions and Decimals 111
    3. Units of Measurement 112
    4. Algebra Fundamentals 141
    5. Geometry: Lines and Angles 151
    6. Geometry: Triangles 161
    7. Geometry: Circles and Polygons 171
    8. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem 201
    9. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent 211
    10. Trigonometry: Sine Bar Applications 221
    11. Interpreting Blueprints 230
    12. Statistics 231
12. Supervisor Essentials
    1. Essentials of Leadership 110
    2. Essentials of Communication 120
    3. Managing Performance: Best Practices 130
    4. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions 135
    5. Basics of Manufacturing Costs 140
    6. Conflict Resolution Principle 150
    7. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups 155
    8. Team Leadership 160
    9. Personal Effectiveness 190
    10. Managing the Diverse Workplace 210
    11. Harassment and Discrimination 215
    12. Performance Management and the Law 230
13. Welding
    1. Material Tests for Welding 201
14. Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)
    1. Hand Tool Safety
    2. Power Tool Safety
    3. Safety Awareness in Manufacturing
    4. Fire Safety
    5. Lockout Tagout Procedures
    6. Rigging Equipment Safety and Inspection
    7. 5S and Hand Tool Identification
    8. Inspecting Groove Width
    9. Inspecting Thread Sizes
    10. Inspecting Depth
    11. Inspecting Inside Diameter
    12. Inspecting Outer Diameters I
    13. Inspecting Outer Diameters II

What you will learn

• Production Floor Safety
• Composite Materials and Processing
• Metallurgy
• Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and TPM
• Benchwork Operations
• Inspection Methods
• Adhesive Application and Bonding

How you will benefit

• Prepare for a career as a composites technician, certified composites technician (CCT), fabricator, operator technician, production associate, team assembler, or assembly operator
• Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job
• Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.