Aaron Turner's Badge Portfolio
Tormach CNC Fundamentals
Description
Objective:
This certification offers an educational opportunity that can be utilized in commercial applications and is stackable with any CNC program. It is designed to help students obtain certification to start their career with local unions and employers in the commercial machining industry. By building a local partnership between industry partners and participating schools, the program provides a win-win situation for both parties. The program focuses on understanding product how-to literature, maintenance, and general knowledge of the machine. Certification by Tormach standards is provided to students on how to properly program and upkeep the machine. This enables students to gain valuable hands-on experience in the commercial machining industry and prepares them for future employment opportunities. Overall, the certification program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of commercial machining practices and standards. It helps them develop the necessary skills to start their career in the industry while providing a win-win situation for local schools and industry partners.
Competencies
- What is CNC?
- Safety
- Machine Setup
- PathPilot®
- Material Setup
- Tool Setup
- Measurement
- Machine Operation
- Speeds & Feeds
- G & M Codes
- CAM
- Maintenance
Applicable Skills
Data Analytics I - Harnessing the Power of Data
Description
Objective:
The ability to recognize, analyze, and visualize data is imperative for you to communicate your findings and ideas. This certification gives examples of why your ability to leverage data is important, and you will begin to develop visual analytic skills by creating charts and graphs with user-friendly software. This certificate is recognized by Trane.
Competencies
- Learn to recognize and understand useful information within datasets.
- Develop a working skillset using data analysis software.
- Create charts, graphs and visuals to analyze data and identify relationships.
- Understand the story in the data and how to communicate it to others through visual charts and verbal explanations.
- Be able to leverage data analytics in their chosen field of study.
Applicable Skills
Generative AI
Description
Objective:
Artificial intelligence is being utilized across every industry, as businesses aim to leverage AI to enhance efficiency and productivity. A job candidate who possesses skills in utilizing AI effectively has a distinct advantage when entering the workforce. Effective use of Generative AI requires an understanding of its capabilities and limitations, as well as creative prompt engineering to generate optimized responses for specific tasks. Workers in every industry can benefit from developing AI skills and confidently applying them in the workplace.
Competencies
- Become skilled in the fundamentals of utilizing personal assistant tools, such as ChatGPT, for drafting messages, summarizing documents, and conducting research.
- Recognize the limitations of Generative AI and identify appropriate scenarios for its use.
- Learn some suggested guidelines on when to use AI and when AI should not be used.
- Gain familiarity with Generative AI models, including how they work and how they can be leveraged for various tasks.
- Apply critical thinking to evaluate responses generated by AI models.
- Employ effective prompt engineering techniques to enhance the accuracy of AI-generated responses.