This course introduces the students to the basic set of skills needed to secure an entry level position in a manufacturing/machining environment. This course covers Safety (OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, Inspections, Fall Protection), Basic Shop Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals), and Measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers).
New Skills Training: Math, Measurement, and Safety Workbook (ebook) is included with the paid course.
Your Instructor
Mark Ferguson is a machine tool technology teacher, a former steelworker with over 20 years of service, and the creator of New Skills Training LLC, an Instructor-led and online service that provides instruction and professional development on the fundamentals of safety and manufacturing for individuals and companies. He holds an Associate in General Studies Degree from Triton College, IL., and is an OSHA authorized General Industry Outreach Trainer, four National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications: Measurement, Materials, and Safety (MMS), Milling I, CNC Milling Operator, and CNC Lathe Operator Certification.
Mr. Ferguson founded New Skills Training as a solution based service for closing the skills gap among the youth, unemployed and underemployed workers, as well as employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.