National data — wages and growth are not published by state for this view.
Course · AL
Introduction to Manufacturing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
Median earnings
—
Cost
—
Duration
—
Completion
—
Introduction to Manufacturing focuses on the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in the manufacturing industry. Emphasis is placed on job safety, use of manufacturing materials, primary manufacturing processes, secondary manufacturing processes, and manufacturing systems. Upon successful completion of this course, students perform basic tasks related to the manufacturing industry. This entry-level course may be taken in any program within the Manufacturing cluster.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderApply safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to manufacturingIdentify types of manufacturing materials, including metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and compositesAssess properties of manufacturing materials, including physical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, academicDifferentiate among thermal, mechanical, and chemical changes in manufacturing materialsDemonstrate casting and molding processes, including mold preparation and pouring or forcing liquidsDemonstrate die forming and roll forming of materialsExplain separating processes for cutting and shearing materialExplain processes for thermal conditioning, mechanical force, and chemical actionDemonstrate temporary, permanent, two-part, and multiple-part assembling processesDemonstrate finishing processes, including processes for product protection and appearanceCompare custom, intermittent, and continuous manufacturing systemsDescribe ways to make improvements in manufacturing processes, including value adding, non-value addingExplain the importance of drafting design in today's technological workforceDemonstrate the safe use of drafting design tools following established procedures and regulationsDemonstrate mathematics skills related to drafting design, including basic fractions, scale readingRelate information on blueprints to actual locations on the print, including terms, components, and symbolsConstruct basic multiview, two-dimensional drawings, including visualizing principal viewsInterpret technical information related to the manufacturing processDemonstrate financial management, budgeting, and investing as they relate to career goalsDescribe the use of slings, common rigging hardware, basic hitch configuration, proper connectionsDemonstrate correct use of hand tools and power tools utilized in the manufacturing industries