Tools and Trades

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Plumbing Basics – Oct.

with Michael Kee

Oct

October 4th to November 1st, 2022

$98 More Info

Master Plumber Mike Kee demonstrates how plumbing works in a home, discusses preventative maintenance, and shows you how to tackle common problems and make simple repairs. He will reveal how to install or fix faucets, repair a toilet, clear drain clogs, sweat a pipe, determine what type of piping and fittings to use for specific projects, and when to call a professional. The class will also cover student questions and topics.

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Document & File Management

with Teresa Johnson

Nov

November 16th, 2022

$22 More Info

This class is designed to aid you in saving, filing and retrieving your documents. This is recommended for all levels of user, is needed for all programs, and is not exclusive to the Google Drive. If necessary, this class can be presented via Zoom.

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Machining Part 1 (Fall 2022)

with Ben Scott

Oct

October 3rd to 31st, 2022

$285 More Info

This course is for beginner students. Included is basic machine shop safety, determining speeds and feeds, proper use of dial calipers and micrometers, theory, and basic set up and operations of a milling machine and lathe. Upon course completion, students may enroll in Machining, Part II offered in the Winter/Spring semester. Bring safety glasses and wear reinforced-toe shoes to class. Please be sure to complete the 3-part form at this link before the first class.

Welding – TIG

with Micah Morin

Nov

November 3rd to December 19th, 2022

$355 More Info

This 36-hour course is for students with some training in STICK or MIG. TIG (GTAW) is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and light metals. It is the most difficult of all types of welding but can give clean, strong, x-ray quality welds when mastered. Students will learn proper techniques for flat fillet welding with carbon steel using the GTAW process. Safety is covered in the first two sessions. Please be sure to complete the 3-part form at this link before the first class.

Welding – MIG II

with Pete Shafer

Nov

November 7th to December 21st, 2022

$355 More Info

This 36-hour course is for students with prior MIG welding experience, and students who have previously taken the MIG I course. The course will cover advanced machine setup, advanced weld joint setup, and multi-pass welding in hard wire and flux core MIG. Safety is covered in the first two sessions. Upon course completion students are eligible for employment through several area businesses. Please be sure to complete the 3-part form at this link before the first class.

Basic Chainsaw Maintenance

with Angela Mellon

Oct

October 4th, 2022

$48 More Info

Do you want to take better care of your chainsaw, but don’t know how? This new course, offered by Angela Mellon, a Stihl Silver-Level Service Technician, covers the basics of maintenance and preventive care. Participants will have the chance to perform a basic tuneup, sharpening, and replacing the chain, as time permits. We will also discuss using the right fuel and oil for your saw. Bring your questions! We will not be starting saws or cutting in this class, however. Prerequisite: This class is appropriate for anyone who already knows how to start a chainsaw. Please note that students are responsible for supplying the following items in order to perform a tuneup and sharpening on their saw. Different saws require different sizes/styles. Any shop that works on saws should be able to sell you the correct parts:Gasoline-powered chainsaw, round file, flat file, fuel filter, spark plug, air filter, scrench, eye protection, work gloves (ex. Nitrile covered fabric).

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