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Manufacturing and Machining   

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  • Machine Shop Fundamentals
  • Fee: $1,500.00
    Dates: 2/2/2026 - 3/4/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 10
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: CM238
    Instructor: Daniel Gosnell
    Build your foundation in machining with this hands-on introductory course. Learn essential shop safety, hand tools, and machine operations including lathes and mills. Perfect for beginners entering the machining or manufacturing trades.
 

  • Introduction to FANUC Robot Operations & Programming
  • Fee: $650.00
    Dates: 2/9/2026 - 2/11/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: TBD
    Instructor: James Russo
    Introduction to FANUC Robot Operations & Programming is an 8-hour hands-on course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of operating and programming FANUC industrial robots. This fast-paced class covers essential safety practices, powering up and jogging the robot, creating and running simple programs, and understanding basic coordinate systems and robot motions. Through instructor-led demonstrations and practical exercises using real FANUC robots and teach pendants, students gain foundational skills that prepare them for entry-level roles in robotic automation or further advanced training. No prior experience is necessary.
 

  • FANUC Certification: Handling Tool Operation and Programming
  • Fee: $2,250.00
    Dates: 2/17/2026 - 2/19/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: TBD
    Instructor: James Russo
    FANUC Certification: Handling Tool Operation and Programming is a 24-hour, instructor-led course designed to train students in the fundamentals of operating and programming FANUC industrial robots using the Handling Tool software interface. Targeted toward operator technicians, maintenance personnel, engineers, and entry-level programmers, this course blends classroom lectures with hands-on training to build a strong understanding of robotic control and application. Students will learn to power up and jog the robot, teach frames, execute and modify programs, and troubleshoot basic system errors. The course also covers robot safety, I/O interfacing, program structure, motion types, and path control. Participants will complete both a pretest and a post-test to assess their progress and mastery of the course content. This certification program prepares students for real-world applications in robotic automation environments and is a recognized credential within many advanced manufacturing sectors.
 

  • Writing Safety Policies & Procedures for Your Company
  • Fee: $300.00
    Dates: 2/19/2026 - 2/19/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Westminster Campus
    Room: C-1515
    Instructor: Cindy Braun

    This course equips safety professionals with the skills to write clear, effective, and compliant safety policies, programs, and procedures. Participants will learn key principles of technical writing, document structure, and editing techniques to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency in health and safety materials.

 

  • Introduction to Precision Machining
  • Fee: $2,500.00
    Dates: 2/23/2026 - 4/29/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 20
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: TBD
    Instructor: George Wood
    Gain hands-on experience and technical skills in this 40-hour Introduction to Precision Machining course. Learn the principles of high-accuracy metal cutting, setup, and measurement using precision equipment. Ideal for those entering the machining trade or advancing their foundational skills.
 

  • Writing Safety Policies & Procedures for Your Company
  • Fee: $300.00
    Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/2/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Boulder County Campus
    Room: TBD
    Instructor: Cindy Braun

    This course equips safety professionals with the skills to write clear, effective, and compliant safety policies, programs, and procedures. Participants will learn key principles of technical writing, document structure, and editing techniques to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency in health and safety materials.

 

  • Machine Shop Fundamentals
  • Fee: $1,500.00
    Dates: 4/7/2026 - 6/2/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 17
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: CM238
    Instructor: Daniel Gosnell
    Build your foundation in machining with this hands-on introductory course. Learn essential shop safety, hand tools, and machine operations including lathes and mills. Perfect for beginners entering the machining or manufacturing trades. Note: Class will not meet on May 26th & 28th.
 

  • Introduction to FANUC Robot Operations & Programming
  • Fee: $650.00
    Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/22/2026
    Times: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: M W
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: TBD
    Instructor: James Russo
    Introduction to FANUC Robot Operations & Programming is an 8-hour hands-on course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of operating and programming FANUC industrial robots. This fast-paced class covers essential safety practices, powering up and jogging the robot, creating and running simple programs, and understanding basic coordinate systems and robot motions. Through instructor-led demonstrations and practical exercises using real FANUC robots and teach pendants, students gain foundational skills that prepare them for entry-level roles in robotic automation or further advanced training. No prior experience is necessary.
 

  • FANUC Certification: Handling Tool Operation and Programming
  • Fee: $2,250.00
    Dates: 5/19/2026 - 5/21/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Tu Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Boulder County Campus, Center for Integrated Manuf
    Room: TBD
    Instructor: James Russo
    FANUC Certification: Handling Tool Operation and Programming is a 24-hour, instructor-led course designed to train students in the fundamentals of operating and programming FANUC industrial robots using the Handling Tool software interface. Targeted toward operator technicians, maintenance personnel, engineers, and entry-level programmers, this course blends classroom lectures with hands-on training to build a strong understanding of robotic control and application. Students will learn to power up and jog the robot, teach frames, execute and modify programs, and troubleshoot basic system errors. The course also covers robot safety, I/O interfacing, program structure, motion types, and path control. Participants will complete both a pretest and a post-test to assess their progress and mastery of the course content. This certification program prepares students for real-world applications in robotic automation environments and is a recognized credential within many advanced manufacturing sectors.
 

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