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This document is a summary of aerospace industry technician statistics gathered by the Occupational Employment Statistics Survey for the year 2000 by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data includes the following: (1) a comparison of wages earned by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified and non-FAA certified aircraft mechanics and service technicians; (2) certification achievement by sub-industry; and 3) employment level and placement of aircraft mechanics and service technicians by establishment type (e.g. private industry vs. public sector). Additional resources for information on working environment, training requirements, growth outlook for aircraft mechanics and service technicians are reported. A chart and a table illustrative of wage comparisons for FAA certified and non-FAA certified mechanics and technicians in various aerospace industries are included. (AJ) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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This publication provided the competencies and key indicators for a program that enables students to prepare for a number of occupations within the broader metalworking industry. Specializations include machinist, computer numerical control programmers, and maintenance and machine builders. Competencies and the related key indicators are presented for these 11 units: orientation to the precision machining technology industry; safety in the machining industry; measuring workpieces, drawing interpretation, and inspection; benchwork and layout; power saws; drilling machines; lathes and turning machines; milling machines; grinding machines; computer numerical control; and job planning and management. (YLB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Baroma (Balance of Rotating Machinery), the Web-based educational engineering interactive software for teaching/learning combines didactical and software ergonomical approaches. The software in tutorial form simulates a problem using Visual Interactive Simulation in graphic display, and animation is brought about through graphical user interface (GUI) features of Java. Used for regular courses or stand-alone tutorial. (Author/AEF) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the computer-aided drafting and design specialty area. It is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Moraine Valley Community College (Illinois), the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) a computer-aided drafting and design technician competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) a computer-aided drafting and design technician duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies course crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Composition I; Introduction to Computer Graphics; Introduction to Drafting; Technical Mathematics, Introduction to Machine Tools, Mechanical Detailing, Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting; Drafting Seminar; Three-Dimensional Modeling and Rendering; Materials of Industry; Machine Elements; Tool Drafting; Hydraulics and Pneumatics; Trigonometric Functions; Mechanics, Heat, and Sound; Machine Design; Statics and Strength of Materials; Plant Engineering Drafting; Computer Assisted Design/Manufacturing Concepts; and Speech Fundamentals. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. Two appendixes contain industry competency profiles and the pilot program narrative. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the tool and die maker specialty area. (A tool and die maker is a person who produces tools, dies, and special guiding and holding devices that are used in machine tools and to produce a variety of machined parts and products.) This volume is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Itawamba Community College (Mississippi), the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) a tool and die maker competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) a tool and die maker duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies course crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Machine Tool Technology; Introduction to Die Making Procedures; Fundamentals of Drafting; Introduction to Computers; Die Design I; Die Making I; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operations I; Principles of Computer Assisted Design (CAD); Die Design II; Die Making II; CNC II; Die Making III; CNC III; and Special Project. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. Two appendixes contain industry competency profiles and the pilot program narrative. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the sheet metal and composites specialty area. (A sheet metal and composites technician is a person who plans, lays out, cuts, fabricates, and joins sheet metal to produce a work piece to referenced engineering standards.) This volume is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Texas State Technical College, the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) a sheet metal and composites technician competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) a sheet metal and composites technician duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies course crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Bench Work and Layout; Precision Tools and Measurements; Industrial Specifications and Safety; Introduction to Metal Working Processes; Introduction to Plastics; Survey of Welding Processes and Applications; Sheet Metal Processing I; Plastic Materials and Testing; Manufacturing Processes; Computer Assisted Design/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) I; Sheet Metal Processing II; Composites; and Sheet Metal Structures. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. An appendix contains industry competency profiles. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Computer Assisted Manufacturing; Course Content; Curriculum Development; Entry Workers; Hand Tools; Job Skills; Job Training; Learning Modules; Machine Repairers; Machine Tools; Machinery Industry; Maintenance; Manufacturing Industry; Metal Working; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education; Standards; Teaching Methods

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the industrial maintenance technology specialty area. (An industrial maintenance mechanic uses mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical skills to maintain, repair, and install equipment and machinery used in industry.) This volume is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Augusta Technical Institute (Georgia), the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) an industrial maintenance mechanic competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) an industrial maintenance mechanic duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies course crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Algebraic Concepts; Direct Current Circuits I; Industrial Maintenance Safety Procedures; Industrial Mechanics I; Introduction to Microcomputers; English; Alternating Current I-II, Pumps and Piping Systems; Industrial Hydraulics; Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development; Industrial Mechanics II; Industrial Pneumatics; Refrigeration Fundamentals; Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques; Lathe Operations I; and Industrial Maintenance-Mechanical Review. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. Two appendixes contain industry competency profiles and the pilot program narrative. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the welding specialty area. (A welder is a person who uses arc and gas, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, brazing, metallurgy, and print interpretation to perform welding operations necessary to produce a workpiece to required standards.) This volume is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Moraine Valley Community College (Illinois), the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) a welder competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) a welder duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies course crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Basic Arc/Gas Welding I-II; Electrical Welding Circuits; Reading Welding Blueprints; Advanced SMAW and Cutting I-II; Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), and Brazing I-II; Basic Welding Metallurgy; Individual Welding Problems I-II; Basic Pipe Welding I-II; and Visual Inspection of Welds. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. Two appendixes contain industry competency profiles and the pilot program narrative. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational speciality areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the mold making specialty area. (A mold maker is a high-level craftsperson who is responsible for the planning, layout, set-up, and operation of hand and machine tools to perform machining operations necessary to produce a workpiece to fine and precise engineering standards.) This volume is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Texas State Technical College, the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) a mold maker competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) a mold maker duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies course crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Machine Tool Practices (MTP) I; Drafting Principles; MTP II; Application Software; Introduction to Plastics; Survey of Welding Processes and Applications; Safety and Accident Prevention; Engineering Materials; Computer Assisted Design/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) I; Mold Making I; Statics; Composites; Introduction to Computer Drafting; CAD/CAM II; Mold Making II; Strength of Materials; CAD/CAM III; Mold Making III; Mold Design and Maintenance; and Engineering Technology Project. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. An appendix contains industry competency profiles. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Computer Assisted Design; Computer Assisted Manufacturing; Course Content; Curriculum Development; Electromechanical Technology; Engineering Technicians; Engineering Technology; Entry Workers; Hand Tools; Job Skills; Job Training; Learning Modules; Machine Tools; Machinery Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Metal Working; Numerical Control; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education; Standards; Teaching Methods

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This document is intended to help education and training institutions deliver the Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) curriculum to a variety of individuals and organizations. MAST consists of industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for 15 occupational specialty areas within the U.S. machine tool and metals-related industries. This volume provides the MAST standards and curriculum for the manufacturing engineering technician specialty area. (A manufacturing engineering technician is a person who uses special knowledge and skills to recommend and implement solutions for specific manufacturing applications.) This volume is organized in the following sections: (1) a profile of Texas State Technical College, the development center that produced these standards and curriculum; (2) a manufacturing engineering technician competency profile of job duties and tasks; (3) a manufacturing engineering technician duty, task, and subtask outline; (4) a course curriculum outline and course descriptions; (5) a technical workplace competencies and course crosswalk; and (6) a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) proficiencies crosswalk. Individual syllabi for the following courses are provided: Machine Tool Practices I; Drafting Principles; Machine Tool Practices II; Application Software; Engineering Materials; Safety and Accident Prevention; Basic Fluid Power; Electrical Applications; Survey of Welding Processes and Applications; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Programming; Statics; Manufacturing Processes; Introduction to Computer Drafting; Computer-Assisted Design/Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) I; Tool Design I; Strength of Materials; CAD/CAM II; Computer Integrated Manufacturing; Quality Assurance and Statistical Process Control; and Engineering Technology Project. Each course syllabus includes the following: course hours, course descriptions, prerequisites, required course materials, teaching and evaluation methods, lecture and laboratory outlines, course objectives for technical and SCANS competencies, and suggested references. An appendix contains industry competency profiles. (KC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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