OTC is excited to offer technical, short-term trainings (Springfield campus) this Spring to assist with upskilling and cross-training your workforce. The courses being offered are CNC Operations, Introduction to Programmable Logic Controls and Welding. Classes run 2 to 10 weeks, have 1 to 2 college credit hours, and are scheduled to allow for minimal disruption to an employee’s work schedule.  Please see below for a brief description of the short-term offerings.

Fundamentals of CNC Operations (PMTS-235A) is a 2-week course designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to safely and efficiently setup and operate a variety of computer-controlled (CNC) machine tools. This course will include aspects of application math, G&M code programming for setup and editing, process documentation best practices, part inspection, and machine adjustments for feature control.  A basic understanding of precision machining practices and a desire to learn CNC machining techniques is beneficial.  Students may apply for a HAAS Foundation Scholarship which would have a $0 cost to the student. This training meets on M/W/F from 11:30 am – 2:45 pm, March 18-29.

CNC Operation & Process Development (PMTS-235B) is a 2-week course designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to safely and efficiently setup and operate a variety of computer-controlled (CNC) machine tools. This course will include aspects of CNC setup for production runs, creation of setup documentation, and procedure development.  Please note that this class does require PMTS 235A as a prerequisite or prior industry knowledge. Students may apply for a HAAS Foundation Scholarship which would have a $0 cost to the student, based on funds available at the time of application. This training meets on M/W/F from 11:30 am – 2:45 pm, April 15-26.

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controls (MECS-225A) is a 10-week course designed to teach the basic hardware and programming language of common programmable logic controllers (PLC) use in industrial systems. Students learn to use basic programming commands to perform typical industrial operations. Using the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix family of PLCs and RSLogix 500 programming software, students will learn the proper sn. Prior industrial electricity knowledge is preferred. This training meets on Friday from 8:00 – 11:25 am, March 22 – May 24.

Fundamentals of GMAW (WLDS-113A) is a 7-week course designed to teach the theory and fundamentals of the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process including electrode selection, weld joint fundamentals and striking an arc. Students will perform flat and horizontal groove welds and flat and horizontal fillet welds according to AWS acceptance criteria. This training meets on Fridays from 12 -5 pm, March 22 – May 10 (no class on April 12).

This is a great opportunity for your employees to learn skills that is valuable to both the employee and you!

• Internal career advancement by increasing their work proficiency/skill set
• Cross-trained to do another job outside of his/her primary job

The cost of a class for the Spring semester will range from $362 – $650 for in-district students, depending on how many credit hours are assigned to the class.   Feel free to reach out to myself or OTC Admissions at 417.447.6900 with any questions on these class offerings.  You can also visit us at the following URL: https://academics.otc.edu/shortterm/now/  to view classes and register.