Foundation Skills Program
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21st Century Skills for Life-long Success . . . Success in today’s workforce requires more than just technical skills. intelitek’s Foundation Skills courses provide job-ready skills for lifelong success.. Employers in all sectors, from traditional manufacturing to emerging industries, need qualified workers to meet the increasing demands of a changing world. The shortage of qualified workers with basic skills is felt whether searching for highly-skilled candidates or entry-level candidates. The Foundation Skills Program provides an effective solution to this critical need. The Foundation Skills Program delivers the 21st Century skills needed by industries of all sectors, and for trainees of all types. The Foundation Skills Program is the ideal solution for career and technical education (CTE) programs in high school and community colleges, 2 plus 2 programs, post-secondary institutions and workforce training programs. Foundation Skills courses deliver essential skills for technical careers, including blue print reading, hand and power tool applications and safety. Along with these basic skills, Foundations courses also focus on 21st Century skills like critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills! By including 21st Century skills education, learners obtain communication skills, work ethics and career focus that lead to personal growth and success in the work environment. This unique combination addresses the need for employees to possess essential personal, social and leadership skills in addition to technical and academic training. Employers value workers with these vital skills, whether seeking new employees or training existing staff. The Foundation Skills Program equips learners with workforce-ready skills - the foundation for success in tomorrow’s careers!
Foundation Skills courses include everything you need for a successful blended learning program. Foundations courses are 100% virtual on-line courses delivered through LearnMate®, accessible anywhere, anytime. Some courses have optional hardware available Through LearnMate™, essential resources are provided for both students and teachers. Rich curriculum with animations, simulations and activities help develop and reinforce comprehension. Interactive scenarios enable students to apply what they learn about relevant subjects like interview skills, computer ethics, conflict resolution and more. Each screen provides one-click access to glossaries and help files.
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Instructors have instant access to handouts, tips and detailed activity instructions. The self-paced curriculum allows teachers to focus on those students who need help without disrupting the flow of the class. Online assessments provide reports that identify skills gaps, enabling focused and comprehensive instruction.
Foundations Program courses include: Employability Industrial Safety: Lockout/Tagout Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Mathematics for Technicians 1 & 2 Blueprint Reading
Lubrication for Technicians Mechanical Measurement and Quality Control Mechanical Fasteners Hand Tools & Power Tools
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Foundation Skills Course List
The Foundation Skills Training Program - a sustainable resource for tomorrow’s skilled workforce.
Foundations Skills Employability
Blueprint Reading
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
Lubrication for Technicians
Industrial Safety: Lockout/Tagout
Mechanical Measurement and Quality Control
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
Mechanical Fasteners
Mathematics for Technicians 1
Hand Tools
: Hardware lab
Mathematics for Technicians 2
Power Tools
: Virtual Lab
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Employability
Industrial Safety: Lockout/Tagout
Developed in conjunction with career skills experts at SkillsUSA®, Employability delivers 21st Century career skills that ensure success in the workforce. Students develop essential qualities such as a positive attitude, communication skills, leadership skills, and work ethics.
Industrial Safety : Lockout/ Tagout delivers critical skills for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Through interactive online activities, students learn all aspects of lockout/tagout, including lockout devices, energy control analyses, and performing lockout/tagout.
Course Outline
Course Outline: Skill 1: Acquiring Lockout/Tagout Basics Skill 2: Attaching Lockout Devices Skill 3: Completing and Attaching Tagout Devices
Lesson 1: Time-Management Techniques Lesson 2: Personal Qualities Desirable for the Workplace Lesson 3: Interpersonal Communication Career Skills Education Program Lesson 4: Conflict Resolution Lesson 5: Teamwork Lesson 10: Proper Communication with Diverse Lesson 6: Problem-Solving Techniques and Populations Decision-Making Skills Lesson 11: Career Goals Lesson 7: Proper Business and Personal Ethics Lesson 12: Resumés and Cover Letters Lesson 8: Business Etiquette and Ethical Computer Lesson 13: Job Applications Behavior Lesson 14: Potential Employer Interviews Lesson 9: Employer-Employee Relationships Lesson 15: Interviewing Skills Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing provides students a comprehensive overview of principles, processes and career choices in manufacturing. Hands-on activities in career seeking and planning a manufacturing company culminate in a capstone project in which students follow all the steps of the manufacturing process to produce a product. Course Outline 1.0 (Core): Introduction 2.0 (Core): Careers in Manufacturing 3.0 (Activity): Seeking a Manufacturing Career 4.0 (Core): The Manufacturing Company 5.0 (Activity): Planning and Staffing a Manufacturing Company
Skill 4: Conducting an Energy Control Analysis Skill 5: Performing Lockout/Tagout Skill 6: Performing Lockout/Tagout Release
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing explores the principles and techniques involved in lean manufacturing including minimizing waste in production, improving work flow in industrial processes. Course Outline
Lesson 1: Definition Lean Manufacturing Lesson 2: Understanding Waste Lesson 3: Designing the Manufacturing
Lesson 5: Designing Lean Production Processes
Lesson 4: Designing Lean Production Processes
Lesson 7: Problem Solving Tools
Workplace
(1) – Concept
(2) – Method
Lesson 6: Designing a Lean Production Scheduling System
6.0 (Core): Manufacturing Processes 7.0 (Core): Computers in Manufacturing 8.0 (Core): Automation in Manufacturing 9.0 (Project): The Arrow Plane (800) 221-2763
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Mathematics for Technicians 1
Mechanical Measurement and Quality Control
Mathematics for Technicians 1 conveys skills-based math curriculum through nine virtual activities. Students gain the fundamental math skills needed for working in a variety of career and industrial environments.
Available as a virtual course or with lab hardware, Mechanical Measurement and Quality Control delivers a solid foundation in precision measuring principles and statistical analysis. Students learn to use precision measurement tools, read mechanical drawings, select the proper tools for inspecting parts, collect data on a sample and prepare quality/inspection reports.
Course Outline
Skill 1: Working with Arithmetic and Algebra Skill 2: Working with Whole Numbers Skill 3: Working with Fractions Skill 4: Working with Decimals Skill 5: Working with Percentages
Skill 6: Working with Ratios and Proportions Skill 7: Working with Systems of Measurement Skill 8: Working with Geometry Skill 9: Working with Trigonometry
Mathematics for Technicians 2 Mathematics for Technicians 2 applies advanced mathematics concepts to everyday tasks. Through interactive activities students learn about drive ratios, Ohm’s Law, mechanical principles, and how these concepts apply in the engineering and industrial environments.
Skill 6: Converting Binary, Binary Coded Decimal (BCD), Hexadecimal and Decimal Numbers
Skill 7: Calculating Pressure, Force, Head and Flow Skill 8: Calculating Shim Requirements Skill 9: Selecting Pipe Size
Blueprint Reading Blueprint Reading delivers skills-based curriculum through virtual activities. Students learn all aspects of reading and interpreting blueprints in engineering and industrial environments, including views, tolerances, cutting planes, thread dimensions, and welding symbols.
Skill 8: Geometric Dimensioning, Wear Limits Skill 9: Identifying Welding Symbols Skill 10: Reading Plot Plans Skill 11: Reading Footing, Foundation and Floor Plans Skill 12: Reading Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel Prints
Lubrication for Technicians conveys skills-based curriculum through virtual and hands-on activities. Students learn about lubrication equipment, application methods lubrication schedules, special purpose greases, synthetic lubricants, packing bearings and more.
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Mechanical Fasteners may be taught as a virtual course, delivered entirely online with interactive activities, or as a blended course with both virtual and hardware-based activities. Through twelve activities, students identify and work with the many types of fasteners used in engineering and industrial environments. For blended lab applications, a separate hardware package is available with all the tools covered in the activities.*
Skill 1: Identifying Screws and Bolts Skill 2: Selecting Threaded Fasteners Skill 3: Applying Thread Standards Skill 4: Creating and Repairing Threads Skill 5: Identifying Nuts Skill 6: Installing Fasteners with a Torque Wrench
Lubrication for Technicians
Course Outline Skill 1: Applying Lubrication Fundamentals Skill 2: Identifying Lubrication Terms Skill 3: Identifying Lubricating Oils Skill 4: Identifying General Purpose Greases Skill 5: Identifying Special Purpose Greases Skill 6: Applying Lubricating Oils Skill 7: Applying Lubricating Greases Skill 8: Identifying Bearing Lubrication Needs
Activity 9: Fixed Gauges Activity 10: Transfer Measurement Tools Activity 11: Statistical Analysis Activity 12: Statistical Process Control Activity 13: Nominal Dimensions and Tolerance Activity 14: Parts Inspection and Inspection Reports Activity 15: Conclusion
Course Outline
Course Outline
Skill 1: Identifying Lines and their Functions Skill 2: Single, Multiple and Auxiliary View Skill 3: Reading and Locating Blueprint Dimensions Skill 4: Determining Tolerances Skill 5: Identifying Thread Dimensions Skill 6: Identifying Tapers and Machine Surfaces Skill 7: Cutting Plane and Sections
Activity 1: Getting Started Activity 2: Accuracy, Precision and Measurement Tools Activity 3: Units of Measurement and Conversion Activity 4: Fractions, Decimals, and Rounding Activity 5: Scaled Measurement Tools Activity 6: Vernier, Dial, and Digital Calipers Activity 7: Micrometers Activity 8: Height Gauges and Dial Indicators
Mechanical Fasteners
Course Outline
Skill 1: Working with Conversion Formulas Skill 2: Applying Mechanical Principles Skill 3: Calculating Drive Ratios Skill 4: Calculating Speed Reducer Service Factor Skill 5: Using Ohm’s Law in Series and Parallel Circuits
Course Outline
Skill 9: Setting Up a Lubrication Schedule Skill 10: Selecting Synthetic Lubricants Skill 11: Using Grease Guns Skill 12: Packing Bearings Skill 13: Using Grease Lubricators Skill 14: Using Drop Feed Oilers Skill 15: Using Electric Chain Oilers
Skill 7: Removing Fasteners with a Bolt Extractor Skill 8: Identifying Washers Skill 9: Installing Rivets Skill 10: Selecting Adhesives Skill 11: Attaching Hook and Loop Fasteners Skill 12: Connecting Cable Ties
BA04 hardware-only package (optional)* *activity consumables not included
Screw pitch gauge Thread gauge Nut and bolt gauge Tap and die set Tapping fluid, 4 oz. Torque wrench, 3/8" drive Socket set Bolt extractor set Rivet tool kit with rivets Thread locker Hook and loop strap, 12", 10-pack Cable tie, 8", 100-pack Cable tie, 11", 100-pack
Fastener assortment:
1/4"-20 flanged nut (5) Belleville washer (5) 1/4-20 wing nut (5) M6-16 BHCS (5) 3/8-16 x 1.5" FHCS (5) 3/8-16 x 1.5" HHCS (5) 10-32 x 3/4" SHCS (15) 1/4"-20 x 1" SHCS (15) M8 x 16 SHCS (5) 4-40 nylon hex nut (10) 3/8-24 Nylon locking nut (5) M8 black hex nut (5) 1/4-20 Keps nut (5) 10-32 x 5/16" SSS, cup point (10) 1/4" washer (5) 7/16" flat washer (5) 3/8" stainless lock washer (5) 3/8" internal tooth lock washer (5) Plastic fastener organizer case
Power Tools
Hand Tools
Power tools play a key role in the everyday tasks of engineers, electrical technicians and other skilled professionals. Power Tools delivers twelve skills-based activities, in which students learn all aspects of using power tools. Power Tools may be taught as a virtual course, delivered entirely online with interactive activities, or as a blended course with both virtual and hardware-based activities. For blended lab applications, a separate hardware package is available with all the tools covered in the activities.
Hand tools play a key role in the everyday tasks of engineers, electrical technicians and other skilled professionals. Hand Tools features skills-based curriculum delivered through seventeen activities in which students learn all aspects of using hand tools. Hand Tools may be taught as a virtual course, delivered entirely online with interactive activities, or as a blended course with both virtual and hardware-based activities. For blended lab applications, a separate hardware package is available with all the tools covered in the activities.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Skill 1: Practicing Shop Safety Skill 2: Operating a Power Drill Skill 3: Setting Up and Operating a Drill Press Skill 4: Operating a Rotary Tool Skill 5: Setting Up and Operating a Jigsaw Skill 6: Setting Up and Operating a Reciprocating Saw
Skill 7: Setting Up and Operating a Circular Saw Skill 8: Adjusting and Operating a Table Saw Skill 9: Setting Up and Operating a Bandsaw Skill 10: Setting Up and Operating a Sander Skill 11: Adjusting and Operating a Bench Grinder Skill 12: Adjusting and Operating an Angle Grinder
BA06 hardware-only package (optional)* *activity consumables not included
Power drill 1/4" bi-metal twist drill bit Drill press 1/4" bi-metal twist drill bit for drill press Rotary tool Rotary tool accessory kit Jigsaw Assorted jigsaw blades Reciprocating saw Assorted reciprocating saw blades Circular saw Assorted circular saw blades Table saw Assorted table saw blades
Table saw rip fence Table saw miter gauge Push stick Bandsaw Bandsaw rip fence Bandsaw miter gauge Bi-metal bandsaw blade Stationary belt sander Assorted sanding belts Benchtop grinder Assorted grinding wheels Angle grinder Assorted grinding disks
Skill 1: Practicing Shop Safety Skill 2: Reading Rulers and Tape Measures Skill 3: Using Calipers and Feeler Gauges Skill 4: Working with Squares and Levels Skill 5: Cutting with Knives Skill 6: Scribing and Punching Materials Skill 7: Using Work Holding Devices Skill 8: Using Hammers Skill 9: Using Chisels
Skill 10: Cutting with Saws Skill 11: Working with Pliers Skill 12: Identifying and Using Cutters Skill 13: Filing and Deburring with Hand Tools Skill 14: Working with Drivers Skill 15: Identifying and Using Hex Keys Skill 16: Identifying and Using Wrenches Skill 17: Identifying and Using Socket and Torque Wrenches
BA05 hardware-only package (optional)* *activity consumables not included
Allen wrench set 3/8" cold chisel 12" steel rule 12" hacksaw frame 25' tape measure 12" hacksaw blade 6" Dial caliper Bull nosed pliers Feeler gauge set Straight tin snips Combination square with right/center/angle heads Fine, flat metal file Utility knife, retractable Ratcheting screwdriver with bits Scribe Combination wrench set 6" Bench vise Socket set with 3/8" driver 16 oz. Ball-peen hammer
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