Community Skills Day
Come explore a variety of manufacturing skills
In-Person Course
July 10th
FREE!
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Dates
Community Skills Day
July 10 - Friday
11am - 2pm
Community Skills Day and
The Exploration Series
1 Day - 3 Hours
Join us for the Community Skills Day - Exploration Series - a free hands-on, introductory event for those wanting to build skills in manufacturing and technology.
This course is designed for beginners and curious learners of all ages, providing a relaxed environment to experiment with different tools and techniques.
Further Learning - The "Explore" Series
The intent past "Community Day" is to create several levels of several courses at a low cost.
Our current ideas are welding, CNC machining, soldering/electronics, composites, and 3D modeling.
These should all be around $300 and run for 6 hours, spread over 3 days. Such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My thought has been the if you're currently working somewhere, it might be hard to get away for several full days. This cost and schedule should work well for many people.
As an example, you might take the free Community Day class and find you like the thought of welding, so you pay $300 and come back for three days of welding training. Then after a time you decide you like to do more, so you come back for a second level welding course for another $300. This is our goal. Create several low cost classes that can be stacked so you can get the experience you need on a budget and schedule that's good for you.
Community Skills Day - FREE
Explore - Welding Basics - $300
Explore - CNC Machining - $300
Explore - Soldering Basics - $300
Explore - Composite Fabrication - $300
Currently none of the $300 "Explore" courses have been scheduled yet. We're waiting to see what the reception is for this new program.
An overview of various manufacturing methods and tools
FREE
Community Skills Day
Each student will go through the fabrication process for a basic panel assembly.
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Drilling aluminum
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Fasteners
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CNC Machining
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CAD and CAM
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3D Printing
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Welding
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Finishing
Topics Covered
Future Programs
Fundamentals of CNC Machining and Shop Floor Skills
$300
Explore - Welding Basics
Learn the rudimentary skills needed for MIG welding. In class we'll briefly look at Arc and TIG welding.
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How a MIG welder works
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Wire feed rate and voltage
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Gas flow
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Gasless flux core wire
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Safety
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Developing good techniques
Topics Covered
Fundamentals of CNC Machining and Shop Floor Skills
$300
Explore - CNC Machining
Experience the process of transforming digital designs into real-world parts through CNC machining. We'll begin by exploring CAD software like Fusion 360 and CATIA, to see how models are created and prepared for manufacturing.
Participants will have the opportunity to see how these concepts come together in practice, as they use one of several shop CNC machines on site to run their own programs and turn digital designs into physical parts.
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Introduction to CNC Machines
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Safety Protocols and PPE
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Basics of CNC Code and How It Works
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Material Types and Machining Properties
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Creating Toolpaths
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Work Holding and Fixturing
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Indexing and Part Orientation
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Machine Settings
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Inspection and Quality Control
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Troubleshooting Common Issues
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Maintenance and Cleaning
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Awareness of Typical Workflow
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Communication and Documentation
Topics Covered
An introduction to soldering and electronics
$300
Explore - Soldering Basics
In this course students will become familiar with the tools and materials needed for soldering as well as learning about some of the typical electronic components.
Topics Covered
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Soldering stations
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Techniques
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SMD and Through-Hole components
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Cleanup
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Basic electronic components
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How PCBs are made
An Introduction to Composite Fabrication Methods and Techniques
$300
Explore - Composite Fabrication
This introductory session provides participants with a foundational understanding of composite materials, their various types, and practical manufacturing techniques.
Participants will learn about different composite components, such as fibers, resins, and core materials, and how they are combined through methods like wet layup and vacuum bagging.
The course covers essential steps in preparing molds and materials, applying resins, layering fibers, and curing techniques to produce strong, lightweight parts.
Local businesses often seek motivated individuals who can assist with basic fabrication tasks and are eager to learn more on the job. With this foundational knowledge, participants will be better prepared to communicate their understanding of the field to prospective employers.
Topics Covered
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Introduction to Composites and Applications
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Types of Composite Materials (fibers, resins, core materials)
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Basic Layup Methods
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Wet layup
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Vacuum bagging basics
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Preparing Materials and Molds
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Surface Preparation and Mold Release
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Cutting and Handling Fibers and Fabrics
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Resin Mixing and Application Techniques
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Layering and Orientation of Fibers
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Using Release Films and Breather Layers
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Curing Methods (room temp, heat, vacuum)
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Inspection and Quality Control
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Safety Precautions and PPE
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Cleanup and Waste Management
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Basic Troubleshooting and Common Issues
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Documentation and Workflow
The Basic Elements of Automation Control
$300
Explore - Automation Control
In this session, students will explore how various components work together to create intelligent, responsive systems used in manufacturing, robotics, and everyday devices.
We'll look at the essential automation components commonly found in manufacturing environments such as the various types of sensors and actuators needed to effectively "automate" a process.
The course emphasizes practical knowledge, helping attendees recognize these devices on the factory floor and supporting entry-level roles in maintenance or manufacturing.
Topics Covered
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Introduction to Actuators (motors, relays, solenoids, linear actuators)
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Sensors (proximity, distance, temperature, light)
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Pneumatic Components (cylinders, valves, compressors)
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Power Supply and Power Management in Automation Systems
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Device Drivers (motor drivers, relay drivers, solenoid drivers)
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Input/Output (I/O) Interfaces (reading sensors, controlling actuators)
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How Sensors and Actuators Work Together
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Safety Features (emergency stops, limit switches, overload protection)
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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) elements (buttons, displays, touchscreens)
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Overview of Automation Control Programming
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Tips
Course Dates
Community Skills Day
July 10 - Friday
11am - 2pm
Click here to get notified of upcoming classes
Registration
The Pre-Registration List
To help ease the college registration for our CTECH students we've created a spreadsheet to hold students' place in class while they wait for classes to be scheduled, vouchers to be received, voucher access (I believe it's a month before class), or any other complication in the process. We can add you to the spreadsheet before you get a CTCLink ID, but you will need to have one eventually.
We'll reach out to you as we get closer to the class start date.
If you see a class you'd like to get in, you can contact us to be added to this spreadsheet.
You can also simply email me and I can add you as well.
Damian Cianci
dcianci@edmonds.edu
The Registration Process
Register by phone between 9am and 4pm PDT (This is the easiest way)
425-640-1840
Important - You will need a CTCLink ID number in order for us to help you over the phone or in person. You can follow the steps below to get one.
Fill out an application to Edmonds College:
https://apply.ctc.edu/user
* This can take 1-5 business days to get your ID
A few notes for your application:
Enroll as: "First Year"
Program: "Professional Technical"
Term: "_____" (Season plus year, such as: Spring 2023)
Degree or Certificate: "Undecided - Professional Technical"
Once you have received your CTC Link ID number please let us know and we can get you registered for your class.
Register Online (This is the most complicated way)
Washington State colleges are now using CTCLink for all student services.
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Follow the link below - login in or create an account
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Go to "Student Homepage"
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Choose "Manage Classes"
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"Class Search and Enroll"
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Choose Edmonds College and the quater (Control + F to search page)
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Search for class name or number (Class Number will get you to where you want faster)
Online Registration Login Page - CTCLInk
NOTE - All our classes fall under "Special Topics: Manufacturing".