Training Details: 8 hours taught in 2 sessions

December 18, 2024 2pm - 5pm | December 20, 2024 8am - 1pm

In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental mechanical concepts including threaded fasteners, basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, fittings, pliers and locking devices, mallets and hammers and non-threaded fasteners will be introduced. An introduction to torque wrenches and basic mechanical systems through levers, cams, turnbuckles and pulleys and gears will be offered. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:

• Understand how threaded fasteners are sized, graded and fit for applications.
• Understand basic hand tools, their applications and types.
• Understand how fittings are sized, graded and fit applications.
• Identify the parts and proper set up of a torque wrench according to need for fastener size, type and application.
• Identify basic mechanical applications using levers, cams, turnbuckles, pulleys and gears

Training Details: 8am - 4:30pm | March 3, 2025

MiniSkills Electrical

In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental electrical safety (OSHA-10 based), Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) in fundamentals and their applications. Concepts of circuits. Use of measurement devices such as digital volt-ohm-ampere meters, continuity and polarity devices will be introduced and used in hands-on application. Concepts of inductance and capacitance will be described and applied. Electrical schematics and pictorial-based plans for industrial use will be introduced. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.

Electrical Safety Introduction (OSHA-10 based)

• Identify major electrical hazards.
• Describe types of electrical hazards.
• Describe electrical protection methods.
• Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from electrical hazards.

Module 1:   BasicElectricalCircuits

• Segment 1:  FundamentalsofElectricity
• Segment 2:  ElectricalCircuitComponents
• Segment 3: ManualInputDevices
• Segment 4:OutputDevices

Module 2: ElectricalMeasurements

• Segment 1:VoltageMeasurement
• Segment 2:  Introduction to Series andParallel Circuits
• Segment 3:CurrentMeasurement
• Segment 4:ResistanceMeasurement

Module 3: CircuitAnalysis

• Segment 1:  Power inSeriesCircuits
• Segment 2:  Power inParallelCircuits
• Segment 3: CircuitProtection Devices

Digital Multimeter (DMM) Usage

• Understand symbols used in selecting DMM measurements
• Measure AC Volts, DC Volts
• Measure Amperes
• Measure Continuity
• Measure Resistance

Electrical Schematics and Diagrams

• Identify symbols used electrical schematics and diagrams
• Identify the connections of symbols and lines to form circuits
• Observe the difference between electrical schematics, diagrams and pictorial imagery

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:

1. Understand the inherit dangers of electricity and how to work safely with electricity
2. Define basic electrical circuits including those using AC and DC electricity
3. Identify electrical measurement devices and their uses
4. Demonstrate the use of electrical measurement devices in AC and DC applications including voltage, resistance, current and continuity.
5. View the basic structure of a given electrical diagram with symbols and lines as a circuit.

Course Length: 8 hours combined online and hands-on application*

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

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

MiniSkills INDUSTRIAL Blueprint Reading and Shop Math Applications

In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental blueprint reading concepts. Basic projections, the importance of title blocks, general and local notes, dimensioning and specialty drawings will be covered. Concepts including perimeter, area and volume will be covered along with time-based calculations and rates calculations. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.

Module 1: Projection and Visualization

Terms and View Construction

Module 2: Title Blocks and Parts Lists

Segment 1 – Drawing sheets, formats and zoning

Segment 2 – Title Block information and identification

Segment 3 – Parts lists identification

Module 3: Dimensioning Methods and Units of Measure

Segment 1 – Dimensioning Rules

Segment 2 – Symbols, Acronyms and Vocabulary

Segment 3 – Dimension Standards

Module 4: Drawing Notes Meaning

Segment 1 – Notes Meaning

Segment 2 – Specifications and Callouts

Module 5: Electrical Schematics, Pneumatic Schematics and Plumbing and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID)

Segment 1 – Component Symbols Identification

Segment 2 – Circuit Diagrams

Segment 3 – Measurements and Readings

Module 6: Shop Calculations

Segment 1 – Calculate Perimeter

Segment 2 – Calculate Area

Segment 3 – Calculate Volume

Module 7: Time-based Calculations

Segment 1 – Time conversions

Segment 2 – Time-based calculations in hours, minutes and seconds

Module 8: Basic Rates Calculations

Segment 1 – Flow Rates Calculations

Segment 2 – Speed Rates Calculations

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:

1. Understand how blueprints are used to accurately depict equipment and machines.
2. Understand how dimensions, notes and title blocks are used to correctly identify a blueprint and apply it.
3. Review practical shop math formulas like perimeter, area and volume, time-based calculations and flow rate, speed/feed rate calculations.

Hands-on application with practical activities. NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math.

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

NOTE:  This training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.

***The actual date of this class has not been set yet. Please register for the Waiting List and we will update you once a date is established.***

MiniSkills Electrical

In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental electrical safety (OSHA-10 based), Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) in fundamentals and their applications. Concepts of circuits. Use of measurement devices such as digital volt-ohm-ampere meters, continuity and polarity devices will be introduced and used in hands-on application. Concepts of inductance and capacitance will be described and applied. Electrical schematics and pictorial-based plans for industrial use will be introduced. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.

Electrical Safety Introduction (OSHA-10 based)

• Identify major electrical hazards.
• Describe types of electrical hazards.
• Describe electrical protection methods.
• Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from electrical hazards.

Module 1:   BasicElectricalCircuits

• Segment 1:  FundamentalsofElectricity
• Segment 2:  ElectricalCircuitComponents
• Segment 3: ManualInputDevices
• Segment 4:OutputDevices

Module 2: ElectricalMeasurements

• Segment 1:VoltageMeasurement
• Segment 2:  Introduction to Series andParallel Circuits
• Segment 3:CurrentMeasurement
• Segment 4:ResistanceMeasurement

Module 3: CircuitAnalysis

• Segment 1:  Power inSeriesCircuits
• Segment 2:  Power inParallelCircuits
• Segment 3: CircuitProtection Devices

Digital Multimeter (DMM) Usage

• Understand symbols used in selecting DMM measurements
• Measure AC Volts, DC Volts
• Measure Amperes
• Measure Continuity
• Measure Resistance

Electrical Schematics and Diagrams

• Identify symbols used electrical schematics and diagrams
• Identify the connections of symbols and lines to form circuits
• Observe the difference between electrical schematics, diagrams and pictorial imagery

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:

1. Understand the inherit dangers of electricity and how to work safely with electricity
2. Define basic electrical circuits including those using AC and DC electricity
3. Identify electrical measurement devices and their uses
4. Demonstrate the use of electrical measurement devices in AC and DC applications including voltage, resistance, current and continuity.
5. View the basic structure of a given electrical diagram with symbols and lines as a circuit.

Course Length: 8 hours combined online and hands-on application*

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

***The actual date of this class has not been set yet. Please register for the Waiting List and we will update you once a date is established.***

Miniskills Mechanical

In this training, trainees will be introduced to fundamental mechanical concepts including threaded fasteners, basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, fittings, pliers and locking devices, mallets and hammers and non-threaded fasteners will be introduced. An introduction to torque wrenches and basic mechanical systems through levers, cams, turnbuckles and pulleys and gears will be offered. A combination of online learning reinforced with hands-on application activities will be used.

Upon completion of this course trainees will be able to:

• Understand how threaded fasteners are sized, graded and fit for applications.
• Understand basic hand tools, their applications and types.
• Understand how fittings are sized, graded and fit applications.
• Identify the parts and proper set up of a torque wrench according to need for fastener size, type and application.
• Identify basic mechanical applications using levers, cams, turnbuckles, pulleys and gears