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Core Competencies Basic Foundations

Schoolcraft's core competencies/basic foundations courses provide thorough coverage of basic concepts and skills that underlie all technical subjects. It meets the needs of students just beginning their technical careers plus those who need a "refresher course" on one or more subjects. The subject matter ranges from the reading of technical drawings and diagrams to the use of common tools and equipment, and from basic safety principles and mathematics to the materials used in manufacturing.

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711	Blueprint Reading 101 This course begins with a thorough explanation of how blueprints are structured and the conventions that are used in making them and reading them. These principles are then applied to... <Read More>
712	Reading Technical Diagrams After introducing the concepts of what symbols mean and how they are used in conveying technical information, this course shows how the general principles are applied for specific purposes. The... <Read More>
713	Mathematics Beginning with concepts as basic as the difference between numbers and numerals, this course reviews mathematics principles and operations through trigonometry. The focus throughout is on job oriented learners. The... <Read More>
714	Measurement An excellent companion course to Mathematics, as well as a fine stand-alone course, this course concentrates on both direct measurements and calculated measurements (e.g., area, torque, speed, and flow rate).... <Read More>
715	Metals The first six lessons of this course focus on the two most important commercial metals-iron and steel. Their origins, properties, and uses are described and shown in illustrations. The end... <Read More>
716	Nonmetals This course provides an overview of a wide variety of important nonmetallic materials used in commerce and industry. It describes the properties and characteristics of both natural and synthetic materials,... <Read More>
717	Hand Tools This Schoolcraft course describes the most important hand tools used in industry. It begins with a lesson on measuring, including units of measurement, and follows with a lesson on the... <Read More>
718	Power Tools This course describes the basic handheld power tools used in many crafts. It makes an excellent companion course to No. 717 on Hand Tools, in that it describes the powered... <Read More>
719	Safety and Health This course is the cornerstone of preparation for working in industry. The focus throughout is on principles that can be applied in many kinds of circumstances to ensure the personal... <Read More>
720	Developing Troubleshooting Skills This course explores the subject of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures. It covers working with others, aids in communication, and trade responsibilities. It also outlines troubleshooting techniques... <Read More>