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Defense Industry

Job: Inspector: Mechanical Program
Inspectors are responsible for verifying the quality of products and ensuring that products meet their specifications. This position demands a strong knowledge of math and print reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, advanced inspection tools such as CMMs and optical comparators, locating principles, and a working knowledge of common manufacturing processes. Inspectors are also likely to be involved in quality initiatives and process control.

Every Program Includes:

First-Time Skills Assessment
Access to All Classes Listed Below
Access to Administration Center

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Programs by Industry

This Program Includes All of the Following Classes:

Abrasives

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Abrasives 100	19	Beginner
Grinding Processes 120	13	Beginner

Electrical Systems

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Electrical Units 110	20	Beginner

Inspection

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Basic Measurement 110	18	Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115	15	Beginner
Basics of the CMM 120	16	Beginner
Basics of the Optical Comparator 130	16	Beginner
Surface Measurement 140	18	Beginner
Overview of Threads 150	18	Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200	20	Intermediate
Calibration Fundamentals 210	20	Intermediate
Inspecting with CMMs 220	17	Intermediate
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 230	19	Intermediate
Hole Inspection 240	20	Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250	19	Intermediate
Hardness Testing 260	18	Intermediate
Measuring System Analysis 300	20	Advanced
Interpreting GD&T 310	20	Advanced

Materials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Materials 100	19	Beginner
Structure of Metals 110	15	Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metals 120	12	Beginner
Physical Properties of Metals 130	11	Beginner
Metal Classification 150	13	Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210	16	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220	14	Intermediate
Heat Treatment of Steel 230	18	Intermediate

Metal Cutting

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Metal Removal Processes 110	17	Beginner
Cutting Processes 140	13	Beginner

Quality

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Quality Overview 100	16	Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110	20	Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130	18	Beginner
Intro to Six Sigma 170	16	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184	12	Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200	19	Intermediate
SPC Overview 210	16	Intermediate
TS 16949:2002 Overview 220	20	Intermediate
Six Sigma Goals and Tools 310	17	Advanced

Safety

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to OSHA 100	18	Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110	17	Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115	14	Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130	17	Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135	18	Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150	16	Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160	19	Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170	15	Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180	19	Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210	19	Intermediate

Shop Essentials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100	14	Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105	22	Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115	18	Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120	12	Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130	18	Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155	18	Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165	16	Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185	16	Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200	19	Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205	13	Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210	13	Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215	17	Intermediate
Statistics 220	18	Intermediate
Trig: Sine Bar Applications 225	14	Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230	16	Intermediate

Workholding

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Workholding 104	18	Beginner
Supporting and Locating Principles 106	15	Beginner
Locating Devices 107	14	Beginner
Fixture Design Basics 210	15	Intermediate