Manufacturing Technician Certificate

KC's Manufacturing Technician Certificate consists of nine courses that train students to be job-ready for the manufacturing industrial work environments.  For more info, please contact Brenda Brown at (903) 983-8288 or bjbrown@kilgore.edu.

Logistics

48 hours, $375
(INMT 1036 – Logistics)

This course introduces logistics in industrial/service industries.  Topics: working definitions, material handling equipment, inventory management, warehousing, purchasing & packaging.

Kilgore campus:

INMT 1036.001 Q3
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins May 6, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 10 days

Manufacturing Processes

48 hours, $375
(INMT 1019 – Manufacturing Processes)

This explores methods used in manufacturing including metal forming, welding, machining, heat-treating, plating, assembly procedures, process control, casting & injection molding.

Kilgore campus:

INMT 1019.001 Q3
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins April 6, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 10 days

INMT 1019.002 Q4
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins Aug. 11, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 10 days

Precision Tools and Measurement

48 hours, $375
(MCHN 1020 – Precision Tools and Measurement)

This course is an introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology.  Topics include identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade.  Course content includes practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools.

Kilgore campus:

MCHN 1020.001 Q3
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins March 17, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 10 days

MCHN 1020.002 Q4
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins July 23, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 10 days

Principles of Lean Manufacturing

40 hours, $375
(INMT 1000 – Principles of Lean Manufacturing)

This course covers the principles of lean manufacturing, including a systematic approach to reducing costs and lead-time.  Emphasis is on efficient production systems and the need for flexibility within those systems.

Kilgore campus:

INMT 1000.001 Q3
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins April 22, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

INMT 1000.002 Q4
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins Aug. 26, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

Printreading for Industry

36 hours, $275
(DFTG 1023 – Blueprint Reading for Specific Occupation)

This course studies aspects of industrial blueprints with a focus on terminology, symbols, graphic descriptions, procedures, and industry standards.  Emphasis is on interpretation of plans and drawings used by various industries.  Textbook required.

Kilgore campus:

DFTG 1023.001 Q2
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins Feb. 25, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

DFTG 1023.002 Q4
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins July 9, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

Shop Math

36 hours, $275
(TECM 1013 – Occupational Math)

This course covers applied mathematics required for the machine trades occupation.  Topics include measurement, whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, and selected algebra, geometry, and trigonometry applications used in machine shop employment.  Emphasis is on defining the use of formulas and identifying conversion methods of numbering systems.  Textbook required.

Kilgore campus:

TECM 1013.001 Q2
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins Feb. 11, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

TECM 1013.002 Q4
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins June 25, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

Shop Safety

36 hours, $275
(OSHT 1003 – Workplace Safety)

This introductory course addresses the general safety and security on the premises. It also includes introduction to specific training techniques involving the safe handling of blood and air borne pathogens, the right to know and MSDS.  Topics outline Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, inspections, penalties, and compliance.  Students will receive 10-hour OSHA General Industry cards.

Kilgore campus:

OSHT 1003.001 Q2
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins Jan. 28, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

OSHT 1003.002 Q4
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins June 11, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 days

Specialized Computer Applications

24 hours, $175
(ITSW 1058 – Specialized Computer Applications)

This course covers computer applications and knowledge necessary to perform specific operations in a manufacturing setting.

Kilgore campus:

ITSW 1058.001 Q2
Mondays -Thursdays
Begins Jan. 9, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 5 days

ITSW 1058.003 Q3
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins May 26, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 5 days

Workplace Communications

24 hours, $175
(BMGT 1022 – Workplace Communications)

This course is a study of the written, listening and speaking skills applicable to the duties and responsibilities of a manufacturing employee.  Topics include communication skills involved for interaction with customers; proper written communication skills; grammar; sentence structure; spelling; correct content and tone for e-mail communication; and rules for clear and concise telephone and face-to-face conversations.

Kilgore campus:

BMGT 1022.004 Q2
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins Jan. 20, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 5 days

BMGT 1022.007 Q4         
Mondays-Thursdays
Begins June 3, 2020
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 5 days