Students develop knowledge and skills with drawing revisions, tolerances and concept of schematics. Some sketching will be required. This course enhances student knowledge of belt, chain and screw conveyors used in the manufacturing industry. Instruction emphasizes the workings of drive systems for conveyors and other industrial equipment. Students develop knowledge and skills in safety and operation techniques.
Students develop knowledge and skills through application of levers and pulley ratios.
Instruction also covers properties of materials such as solids, liquids and gasses. An exploration of the relationship between employees and profits. Instruction emphasizes profit and loss, accident prevention, value-added concepts, customer satisfaction and opportunities for profit in the manufacturing processes. Instruction emphasizes ethics, judgment and responsibility. Instruction emphasizes the relationship between job descriptions, goal projections and performance appraisals.