Machining and Robotics   

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. Class will meet on two consecutive weekends. 

Since you will be working in a shop environment and using equipment, please come prepared and dressed appropriately.

The following items are required:

1. Short sleeve shirt (close fitting no baggy clothes)
2. Long pants
3. Closed toe shoes
4. Long hair tied back
5. No jewelry, including necklaces, rings, watches
6. Safety glasses (there will be some available, but students should bring their own)
7. Hearing protection

**For safety reasons, students who arrive in clothing that is not appropriate for the shop environment, such as shorts or open-toed shoes, will need to change before they can work on any equipment.**

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. Class will meet on two consecutive weekends. 

Since you will be working in a shop environment and using equipment, please come prepared and dressed appropriately.

The following items are required:

1. Short sleeve shirt (close fitting no baggy clothes)
2. Long pants
3. Closed toe shoes
4. Long hair tied back
5. No jewelry, including necklaces, rings, watches
6. Safety glasses (there will be some available, but students should bring their own)
7. Hearing protection

**For safety reasons, students who arrive in clothing that is not appropriate for the shop environment, such as shorts or open-toed shoes, will need to change before they can work on any equipment.**

Coming soon! 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.

Interested in this course? Contact us for upcoming dates, availability, and registration details. Email us at continuing.education@frontrange.edu or call 303-404-5349.

Coming soon! 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. 

Interested in this course? Contact us for upcoming dates, availability, and registration details. Email us at continuing.education@frontrange.edu or call 303-404-5349.

Coming soon! Advance your machining skills in this 40-hour Intermediate Machining course. Focus on complex setups, tighter tolerances, multi-step operations, and precision inspection methods. Ideal for those with prior experience or foundational training in machining.

Interested in this course? Contact us for upcoming dates, availability, and registration details. Email us at continuing.education@frontrange.edu or call 303-404-5349.

Coming soon! 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. 

Interested in this course? Contact us for upcoming dates, availability, and registration details. Email us at continuing.education@frontrange.edu or call 303-404-5349.