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Third of four sessions for Light Blue Tag.<br>Mill 101 training is prerequisite for this training. <br>First and second session of Entry Level CNC Milling are prerequisite for this training.<br>Please do not sign up for this session before you have signed up for Session 1 and Session 2.<br>Please do not sign up for the wait list for this session unless you have completed Session 1 and Session 2.
120 min · 3 slotsThis training is a 2-hour project for students who have taken Sewing 101 or are semi-proficient on a sewing machine. Students should be familiar with: threading the machine, winding a bobbin, doing straight and zigzag stitches, using a universal foot. Students will learn how to use a zipper foot and complete a pencil pouch project to practice installing a zipper.
120 min · 4 slotsThis course will guide students through leading trainings and handling common issues that may come up in trainings. All shop techs are strongly encouraged to attend these training trainings! This course will be about 1 hour long and will be held in the highbay of (Building 197).
60 min · 20 slotsThis course provides students with detailed information about how to recognize, address, and respond to potentially dangerous situations. Students learn about the most common accidents, proper use of all PPE types, and how to respond to incidents. This course is two hours long and will be held in Mustang 60 (Building 197).
60 min · 12 slotsThis class reserves time for the Yellow Tag tour and test. Please read the online info before attending your reserved tour.
120 min · 10 slotsFourth of four sessions for Light Blue Tag.<br>Mill 101 training is prerequisite for this training. <br>First, second, and third sessions of Entry Level CNC Milling are prerequisite for this training.<br>Please do not sign up for this session before you have signed up for Session 1, Session 2, and Session 3.<br>Please do not sign up for the wait list for this session unless you have completed Session 1, Session 2, and Session 3.
120 min · 3 slotsThis course will guide a student through the processes involved in the forming, cutting, and fastening of thin sheet metal. Students will learn the capabilities and use cases of sheet metal shop tools as well as the basic design considerations of sheet metal parts. By the end of the training, students will use press brakes, shears, and other tools to form and fasten a simple sheet metal box. This course is two hours long and will be held in Mustang 60 (Building 197).
120 min · 6 slots2 hours of shop time PLUS an hour of cleanup required before registering for this training. This training will go over the basic safety and operational procedures of the electronics room. You will learn about the available equipment, supplies, and workspaces. You’ll also learn the basics of electrical safety and how to avoid injury while working on electronics projects. The training is 50 minutes long and is held in the electronics room in the hangar (building 4).
50 min · 8 slotsThis training is a 2-hour introduction to sewing machines. After the training, students should feel comfortable threading the machine, winding a bobbin, doing straight and zigzag stitches, using a universal presser foot. Students will complete a foldable grocery bag project to practice their skills.
120 min · 4 slotsThis course will guide a student through the operation and uses of manual measurement tools such as calipers, indicators, and gauges. Students will also learn how to use blocks, jacks, and other setup tools to take accurate measurements of geometric dimensions such as runout, flatness, and parallelism. Basic operation of the Micro-Vu optical comparator will be covered as well. This course will be held in Mustang 60 (Building 197).
120 min · 6 slotsThis course will guide a student through composite basics, safety, setup, layup process, post-processing, and clean-up. Composites Tag is Required for working on composites in shop areas. The tag will give students access to both working on composites as well as the composite areas. The primary goal is safety, technical advice should be sought out elsewhere. The course is 2 hours long, and will be held in the Aero Hangar (Building 4 Annex). Please enroll in Composite Canvas before attending.
120 min · 15 slotsThese sessions labeled CE ONLY are only for the Civil Engineering class CE111. If you are not enrolled in this class your reservation will be cancelled.
180 min · 20 slotsSecond of four sessions for Light Blue Tag.<br>Mill 101 training is prerequisite for this training. <br>First session of Entry Level CNC Mill is prerequisite for this training.<br>Please do not sign up for this session before you have signed up for Session 1.<br>Please do not sign up for the wait list for this session unless you have completed Session 1.
120 min · 3 slotsThis course will guide students through the process of regular (weekly/daily) lathe and mill lubrication. Students will learn how to find and select oils based off of the lubrication chart, mix coolant using a refractometer, and properly care for and inspect machines. This course is two hours long and will be held in Mustang 60 (Building 197).
120 min · 6 slotsThis class is to reserve a space in a Red Tag tour and Test for the Cal Poly CENG Machine Shop Access. You must also sign up for the corresponding Shop Time Reservation as well as complete the online Canvas Shop class at least 24 hours BEFORE you attend the tour and test.
180 min · 20 slots2 hours of shop time PLUS an hour of cleanup before registering for this training. This course will guide a student through the basic terminology and operation of a TiG and MIG welder for making welds on steel, torch setup, machine settings, and work holding. It will also provide information about safety, best practices, and welding PPE. The course is two hours long and will be held in the Mustang 60 (Building 197)
120 min · 6 slotsThis advanced MIG welding course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of MIG welding and wish to further develop their skills. The course will provide students with the opportunity to practice and master various MIG welding techniques such as welding in tight spaces, welding in various positions, and welding of different thicknesses of materials. Upon completion of the course, students will have the necessary skills to tackle more complex welding projects.
120 min · 4 slotsThis advanced TIG welding course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of TIG welding and wish to further develop their skills. This course will focus on various techniques such as aluminum welding, various positions, and welding of different thicknesses. Students will work on projects of their own choosing under an experienced instructor's guidance. Upon completion, students will have the skills to tackle complex welding projects.
120 min · 4 slotsFirst of four sessions for Light Blue Tag.<br>Mill 101 training is prerequisite for this training.<br>When you sign up for session 1, please sign up for all four sessions.
120 min · 3 slots2 hours of shop time PLUS an hour of cleanup before registering for this training. This course will guide a student through approaching manual head style lathes, understanding the layout of the machine and all of its supporting tools, setting up a chuck, setting up tools, and taking first cuts. Students will be able to take passes on a cylinder of aluminum by the end of the course. The course is two hours long and will be held in the Aero Hangar (Building 4)
120 min · 8 slotsThis course will guide a student through importing DXFs and designs into Adobe Illustrator and parts into Cura. Students will learn how to prepare parts for manufacturing on both softwares, and how to start prints. The course will include making small tokens on wood. This course will be held in the Makerspace (Building 197).
60 min · 6 slots2 hours of shop time PLUS an hour of cleanup before registering for this training. This course will guide a student through approaching manual Bridgeport style mills, understanding the layout of the machine and all of its supporting tools, setting up a vice, setting up tools,and taking first cuts. Students will be able to take passes on a block of aluminum by the end of the course. The course is two hours long and will be held in the Aero Hangar (Building 4)
120 min · 6 slotsThis course, intended for shop techs and students interested in a shop tech position, provides instruction in the fundamentals of teaching, strategies for peer-peer and student-tech conflict resolution, and guidelines for respectfully enforcing policy and safety rules. This course is two hours long and will be held in Mustang 60 (Building 197).
60 min · 6 slots