ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: March 14th, 2025 | 8am - 4:30pm

*Class Held In-Person*

Understanding blueprints and applying shop math are essential skills in industrial and manufacturing settings. This training introduces fundamental blueprint reading concepts, including projections, title blocks, dimensioning, and specialty drawings, along with key shop math calculations such as perimeter, area, volume, time-based equations, and rate calculations. A combination of online learning and hands-on activities ensures practical application of these concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Interpret blueprints accurately, including title blocks, notes, and dimensioning.
• Apply shop math formulas for perimeter, area, volume, and time-based calculations.
• Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics to understand system components.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve accuracy in reading and applying blueprints for industrial tasks.
• Enhance problem-solving skills with essential shop math applications.
• Increase efficiency and precision in machine operations and maintenance.

Ready to strengthen your blueprint reading and shop math skills? Enroll today to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant expertise!

John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in workforce training, industrial blueprint reading, and advanced manufacturing skills. With a background in manufacturing, construction, and small business management, John is also a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer and an expert in lean methodologies such as 5S and Kaizen.

NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math & this training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.

*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.

*Class Held In-Person*

Electrical systems are the backbone of modern manufacturing, requiring specialized skills for efficient operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This comprehensive course, led by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor, provides a balanced mix of theory and hands-on application in electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, and power distribution. Ideal for professionals looking to enhance their technical expertise, this training equips participants with the knowledge needed to work confidently in advanced manufacturing environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Electrical Systems Theory – Build a strong foundation in electrical principles and their practical applications across industries.
• Master Motor Controls & Sensors – Learn to operate and troubleshoot motor controls, sensors, and speed control systems.
• Learn to troubleshoot AC and DC motors, diagnose failures, test AC motor capacitors, and apply troubleshooting charts for efficient motor repair.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boost Technical Expertise – Equip employees with advanced electrical skills to handle complex machinery and reduce downtime.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency – Minimize disruptions with skilled employees who can troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems effectively.
• Improve Workplace Safety – Ensure proper power distribution and system maintenance to prevent electrical hazards.

Ready to transform your operations? Enroll today and empower your team with cutting-edge electrical systems expertise!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing, construction, and small business management. He teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs and leads workforce training initiatives. As a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer, he specializes in electrical systems, OSHA safety, and lean tools training like 5S and Kaizen.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu