This course will provide students with hands-on training in basic skills and safety. Students will receive detailed training on shop safety, fire safety, proper attire, basic welding, use of electric machinery, and the use of basic tools. Students will be required to pass a safety exam before they are allowed to work in the shop.
Certificate:Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding and mastery of safety and shop skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Identify safety procedures common to a shop environment
- Describe proper attire and personal safety equipment, lifting technique, and shop materials safety
- Identify the basic tools and demonstrate how to properly use them
- Demonstrate how to use the following: Electric machinery (drill press, cut off saws, electric hand drills), Reusable Fittings, Measuring instruments, Fasteners and torque wrenches, Shop Manuals
- Demonstrate how to properly charge a battery
- Demonstrate basic welding and explain the use of different welders
- Demonstrate proper technique for making gaskets
- Demonstrate proper use of the tire machine
- Demonstrate proper use of a DVOM
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length:The estimated length of this course is 115 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Course Location & Schedule:Tooele Tech Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course.
Textbooks & Materials:None
Tuition & Fees:Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.