Industry Readiness Training

Program Description

The Industry Readiness Training program is a comprehensive course designed to provide participants with the foundational technical skills, knowledge and practical expertise essential for entry into high-demand skills trades. The curriculum features specialized instruction focused on maritime and defense industrial applications.  This program provides critical hands-on experience in a trade vital to naval and industrial maintenance, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and immediately ready for technical roles supporting the defense industrial base or employment in the advanced manufacturing industry. Upon successful completion, graduates are well-rounded and immediately ready for technical roles supporting the defense industrial base, employment in the advanced manufacturing industry or direct entry into a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). Successful students may earn an OSHA 10 safety card, NC3 Work Ethic Employability and Precision, Measurement, and Instrumentation certificates, up to eight OCC college credits, and an OCC certificate of program completion. 

• Classroom location: Auburn Hills Campus
• Schedule: Full time, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Duration: 6 weeks 
• Format: In-person

Module Descriptions

Applied Math – 45 hours
This course will provide the industrial focused student with the fundamentals of Algebra, Geometry and simple angle calculations as applied to practical industrial problems that arise in skilled trades areas.

Blueprint Reading – 45 hours
Students will read and interpret design/manufacturing prints (2D drawings). An emphasis will be placed on how the print information (views, dimensions, notes, symbols, tolerances, tables, etc.) is used to fully describe and produce physical parts, tools, or processes.

Metrology – 30 hours
This course will introduce the student to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measuring tools, calibration and validation.  Students will learn how to properly adjust, hold, utilize, maintain and calibrate a variety of common measuring tools such as rules, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, angle and thread measurement devices, etc.

Welding Fundamentals – 40 hours
This course designed to provide basic skills in GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and Oxyfuel cutting.  This course provides an understanding of safe welding practices and welding equipment setup and operation. Course topics include safety, equipment setup, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and Oxyfuel Cutting. Upon completion of this module the trainees will be able to safely set-up welding equipment and identify common materials that can be welded with the GTAW, GMAW, SMAW processes. They will also be able to cut metal using the Oxy/Fuel processes.

Manufacturing Safety OSHA 10 – 10 hours
This course provides training for entry-level workers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces, as well as information regarding workers’ rights and employer responsibilities.  Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers have the knowledge they need to stay safe on the job.  Students who successfully complete this course receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card from the OSHA Training Institute – a credential that holds value for a lifetime.

Additional Course Content 

Workplace Skills
Students will improve competence in employability skills that are essential to success in the workplace.  Students will address communication and explore how to establish a stronger work ethic.

Career Readiness 
Students will be provided with resources and tools to be successful in the labor market.  Personal branding, including resume and interview skills, will be addressed with the assistance of a career coach.  Students will learn how to use LinkedIn as part of the job search process.

Employer Engagement
Students will gain greater understanding of the advanced manufacturing industry through employer interactions such as off-site tours, on-site guest speakers, and/or Interview Day. 

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