Using the Internet those taking this course will gain a vast array of knowledge concerning the many aspects of landfill operations. This course provides eight foundation blocks for the operator with units on waste decomposition, geology & hydrology, engineering, surveying, landfill design, landfill construction, landfill operations, and regulations. This class will meet or exceed most […]

Composting is the controlled process of organic degradation or waste decomposition. This web-based course will provide those taking the class with knowledge in the process of waste decomposition, an array of microorganisms and invertebrates consume the organics and convert them to humus. In the truest sense, solid waste composting is actually microbe farming, and like […]

In this course, we will explore the art and business of landscaping, from an understanding of plants and foliage, to principles of design, to technology, to business and management considerations. Details

Learn the fundamentals of Sensor Technology. As manufacturing and industry becomes increasingly automated, the understanding of sensors is critical. Sensors are eyes, ears, touch, and feel of automated systems. Students will be introduced to the various sensors common in the industrial automation field. Hands on training and examples are used to demonstrate the general operational […]

Earn 2 credentials in just 7 weeks! Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output. All hinge on understanding electricity and how to work with it safely. This class has been specifically developed to give students the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of […]

Students will learn how to read and interpret electropneumatics circuits and dive deeper into how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems. This extends your knowledge of complex pneumatic systems and improves your troubleshooting skills. Practical exercises on training equipment for setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and fault elimination facilitate the transfer of knowledge to real world […]

This training program allows students to acquire hands-on experience with industrial control equipment. Realistic examples are used to motivate students to gain the skills needs to work with PLC controlled systems. Topics include control relays, basic design, PLC sections, input and output types, memory types, logic processing, numbering systems and basic troubleshooting. Students will work […]

The driving force behind most industrial applications is Mechanical Systems. Gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more are found in nearly everything that moves. The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems. Class time is based on practical, hands-on tasks to build know-how in operating and maintaining […]

This class will help the maintenance technician interpret basic shop drawings including: mechanical, part prints, electrical, architectural, and what a print spells out. The course also covers conventional symbols such as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics.   This class is a prerequisite to the Metal Machining Lathe/Milling course.

This is a hands-on class where you will learn the complete aspects of the lathe and the milling machines. On the lathe machine you will learn facing, turning, drilling, hand tapping, single point threading, knurling, and turning angles. On the milling machine you will learn: milling metal, including part of the set up, drilling, taping, boring, cutting […]