Manufacturing and Trades
Manufacturing plays a prominent and vital role in Idaho’s economy. Not only does it make up the largest private-sector segment of the state’s economy—but Idaho also ranks second nationwide in growth of real gross state product. That means Idaho is filled with busy manufacturers, and each one needs trained, skilled, dependable employees who can produce high-quality products for a globally competitive market.
In order to help continue developing Idaho’s leading economic industry, we have established a wide variety of training courses for manufacturing and trades. If you are interested in learning introductory skills for a trade, we offer basic courses in auto body, hydraulics, and machine shop, to name a few. We also provide several courses that will allow you to dive deeper in a craft with class series in topics such as welding, drafting, electronics, and programmable logic controllers, among others.
If you are looking for more in-depth career development, we can provide you with manufacturing-related training that will allow you to help increase productivity, streamline company processes, and improve the bottom line. Or if you are seeking basic training for your hobby, we have several classes designed to fuel your passion.
Manufacturing and Trades Courses and Class Descriptions
CET Exam Prep (Online, Up To 8 Weeks)
In this correspondence/online class, you will review the basic concepts typically taught in a two-year Electronics Technician program in order to prepare for the Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Examination. Prior to enrolling in this program, completion of a two-year electronics program or equivalent work experience is recommended. Enroll anytime! Coursework may take up to eight weeks to complete.
Hydraulics – Basic Fluid Power Applications (45 Hours, 15 Sessions)
There is a need for qualified technicians who are proficient in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting complex, fluid-powered manufacturing equipment. This course will give you an introduction to basic hydraulics, including pumps, motors, directional control valves, flow controls, pressure controls, filtration devices, actuators, advanced circuits/components, and symbols, with a focus on maintenance of industrial hydraulic systems.
Machine Shop Fundamentals (60 Hours, 20 Sessions)
Tools, machines, measurements, safety—there is a lot to know when it comes to working in a machine shop. In this class, we will address some of these new-to shop concerns by introducing you to:
- Shop safety practices
- Use of precision measurement tools
- Manual machinery— engine lathes, milling machines, bench and pedestal grinders, drill presses, and saws
This class is designed to give a well-rounded instructional experience with both classroom lecture/theory and hands-on training in the lab.
PLC Fundamentals – Programmable Logic Controllers (30 Hours, 10 Sessions)
Are you interested in learning the magic behind electrically controlled machines? This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of PLC systems, base applications, and addressing/software. It will also provide you with instruction on timer, counter, sequential-control, data-handling, comparison, math, and program-flow instructions, as well as high-level applications.
Welding – Stick (60 Hours, 24 Sessions)
This course provides a great learning opportunity for both the beginning and the experienced welder, providing individualized instruction geared toward your own welding capabilities. You will be introduced to the electric arc welding process that produces coalescence of metals by heating them with an arc between a covered, consumable metal electrode and the work. This process allows you to weld thin and thick steels and some nonferrous metals in all positions. You will be trained to set up, operate, and take down oxyacetylene burning equipment using appropriate safety procedures. Text is also provided.
Welding – MIG (60 Hours, 20 Sessions)
Interested in learning a welding technique that has a high demand in the local workforce? Our 60-hour course on gas metal arc (MIG) welding, also known as wire welding, will introduce you to the welding process that is used by many manufacturing companies. Our program is an enjoyable hands-on class/lab experience where you will be given welding safety instruction and learn about the following:
- The correct gas for various operations
- Flat, vertical, and horizontal welding
- Steel and stainless steel welding
- Process variations
- Wire electrodes
- Shielding gases
- Welding conditions
- Identifying defects
Welding – TIG (60 Hours, 12 Sessions)
If you are looking to develop your welding abilities working on thin metals, as well as root and hot pass on tubing and pipes, our 12-session course on gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding, also known as heliarc welding, is for you. This class will provide you with individualized instruction geared toward your own welding capabilities, whether you are a beginner or experienced. You will be introduced to the latest technologies in the welding industry; and will be trained to set up, operate, and take down welding equipment; use appropriate safety procedures; and apply the processes to TIG weld.
Drafting Fundamentals (45 Hours, 15 Sessions)
This course is intended to introduce you to board drafting, with instruction focused on techniques, lettering, multi-view drawing, dimensioning, sectional views, auxiliary views, pattern development, models, and more. The goal of this class is to help you understand what your drafting software is designed to do and why.
AutoCAD – Introduction (45 Hours, 15 Sessions)
AutoCAD is the leading software program for computer-aided design throughout the world. It is an essential tool in many industries, including mechanical and civil engineering, architecture, and facilities planning and management. Because so many employers use it, there is more of a need for workers skilled in it, than any other CAD system. This course will take you through a step-by-step approach to learning AutoCAD, in which you will learn to create and edit simple drawings; utilize 2D drawing and editing tools; create objects, lines, circles, and figures; and edit, modify, stretch, size, and scale your drawings.
AutoCAD – Intermediate (30 Hours, 10 Sessions)
Upon completion of AutoCAD Introduction, or equivalent experience, this course will offer you a continuation of your AutoCAD learning. In this program you will be introduced to fast key-ins (macros), and advanced editing/hatching/dimensioning, as well as attributes and their association with blocks and external references. You will also learn paper space/model space and the user coordinate system to help take your CAD knowledge to the next level.
AutoCAD – Architecture (24 Hours, 8 Sessions)
This specialty AutoCAD course is intended to educate you on this powerful architecture design software that is built into the AutoCAD program. The course will introduce you to the software’s flexibility in implementation and use, the efficiency of real-world building objects, and the best AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity for architects.
Revit Architecture Fundamentals (24 Hours, 3 Sessions)
Revit Architecture is a powerful parametric 3D modeling program that is used for designing buildings. You will learn to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings. You will learn the basic tools that the majority of users need to know in order to effectively work with Revit.
Revit Architecture Intermediate/Advanced (24 Hours, 3 Sessions)
Upon completion of Revit Architecture Fundamentals, or having finished equivalent experience, this course will offer you a chance to explore more advanced features of Revit Architecture. In this class you will be setting up Revit with templates, object styles, and materials. You will also learn how to create families and family types; use massing elements for conceptual design; do space planning and area analysis; import, export, and link files; and use rendering and other visualization tools.
Solid Works – Basics (30 Hours, 10 Sessions)
Interested in learning about exciting software that is revolutionizing manufacturing around the world? This course will introduce you to SolidWorks, the software that is improving quality, reducing costs, and speeding the product-to-market pace. Previous experience with AutoCAD or other 2D software will make SolidWorks easier to learn in this affordable, fun environment. In this 30-hour class, you will be introduced to part modeling, sketching techniques, patterning, parts editing, assemblies, configurations, and more.
Electronics – Customer Service (Online)
Great customer service skills are needed in all aspects of the market place – especially in the rapidly expanding world of electronics. This program will enhance your value at work by giving instruction on what makes good customer service and how to apply it to your current situation. At the end of the course work you will be given an opportunity to put your knowledge to the test by taking the Customer Service Specialist exam from the Electronic Technicians Association.
OSHA Safety Training (Online)
OSHA plays an important role in keeping our work environments safe each and every day. This online course about OSHA safety will educate you on the role that OSHA plays in industry, while providing you with information on general safety knowledge. Upon completion you will have a better understanding on what it means to be a safe employee, while also earning a 10-hour General Industry card.
Programmable Logic Controllers I, Basics (6 Hours)
Interested in digging into the world of Programmable Logic Controllers? This course will provide you with insight to the history, makeup, and capabilities of PLCs, and why they are used for many industrial applications. Through this class you will learn to wire the PLC inputs for sourcing and/or sinking, and learn to wire relay type outputs to output various voltages.
Programmable Logic Controllers II, RS-Logix Software (6 Hours)
Enhance your basic knowledge about PLCs by completing this course on RS-Logix software. In this class you will learn how to understand and interpret ladder logic. You will also perform program scanning, learn to use Rockwell R-S Logix’s software, and write simple bit level programming as well as create a start-stop program.
Programmable Logic Controllers III, Mid-Level Programming (6 Hours)
Continue expanding your understanding of PLCs by completing this six hour class on mid-level programming. Through this course you will create real application programs from scratch. You will program Allen-Bradley PLC’s using R-S Logix Software. Instruction groups include will timers and counters.
Programmable Logic Controllers IV, Advanced Programming (6 Hours)
Complete CWI’s coursework on PLCs with this class that focuses on the most advanced instructions used in industry. This course will allow you to finish your Allen-Bradley training, using data handling, math, comparison, and subroutine instruction groups.
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Wildland Fire Niki Roth Phone: 562-2072 Email: nikiroth@cwidaho.cc |
