Metalcasting 105 syllabus

Metalcasting Technology is an 80 hour/3 week class to meet local demands of the foundry industries in Lancaster and Lebanon PA counties.
Date:
2015-06
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
Foundry, Metalcasting, Metal Casting

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
The Buck Co. - President and HR Director are very active in program design and industry advisory
Industry Sector:
Manufacturing -- Primary Metal Manufacturing -- Foundries (3315)
Occupation:
Production Occupations -- Foundry Mold and Coremakers (51-4071)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Credential
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
80 hours/3 weeks
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
Industry Advisory meets at least twice a year, as required by college. President and management of 5 key foundaries were key in creating curriculum.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None
Course Note:
Metalcasting 105

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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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