Typical equipment and tools you will use in training are the table saw, radial arm saw, chop saw, planer, jointer, boring machine, router, stapler and nailer, sander, paint spray gun and various hand tools. About 285 hours of attendance are required for completion. The Furniture class is offered by Grossmont UHSD . The Machine Tool Technology courses provide entry-level training in machine shop theory and practice. You will learn to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines and shapers.
Basic metal working training or experience is also helpful.
Some courses include welding. In the class you will work with measurement and layout tools, the drill press, saws, lathes, vertical mills, and computer numerical machines. Between 360 and 570 hours of attendance are required to complete the course. Different hours for completion depend upon course requirements and will also depend upon your progress in the class, and your previous training and experience. You also must conform to dress codes and other standards required by the training site management.