Course Description
Designers specify the measurements of products so they will function properly and reliably. Manufacturing, then, makes products according to their design measurements. To do this, manufacturing workers must  measure (counting, reading scales and dials), read graphs, compute, set machine controls, read measuring instruments, interpret graphs, and use basic math. Products that do not meet design specifications are scrapped or must be reworked, which decreases productivity and profits. Making and reading measurements are essential skills for maintaining manufacturing quality.

Course Outline
Pre-test

Part I:  Basic Math Review                                                                                      
Using Calculators                                                                                                    
Rounding Off and Estimating                                                                            
Addition                                                                                                                
Subtraction                                                                                                                
Multiplication                                                                                                  
Division                                                                                                              
Averages                                                                                                              
Fractions                                                                                                              
Decimals                                                                                                              
U.S. and Metric Measurement Systems                                                  
Ratios                                                                                                              
Percentages                                                                                                  

Part II:  Measurements                                                                                               
Making Measurements                                                                                        
Rulers                                                                                                                
Gauges                                                                                                                
Precision Instruments                                                                                       
Variation and Tolerance                                                                                      

Part III:  Charts and Graphs
Flow Charts                                                                                                               
Pie Charts                                                                                                               
Bar Graphs                                                                                                              
Run Charts                                                                                                              

Practice Applications
Working with Numbers
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Exercise
Fractions Exercise
Converting Fractions to Decimal Fractions Exercise
Percent Defects Chart
Steel Ruler Measurements Exercise
Measuring Objects with Steel Rulers Exercise
Micrometer and Calipers Measurement Exercise
Flow Chart Exercise
Run Chart Exercise
Product Orders Run Chart
Plotting a Run Chart Exercise

Post-test

Customization
Outlines for each program can be tailored to suit your specific training needs.

Suggested Length
20 hours

Delivery Options
We will deliver training to suit your schedule. All programs can be conducted in increments as little as two hours per session or as long as 6 hours a session.

Cost
$100 per instructor hour plus a one-time $100 administrative fee per program.
Participant materials are extra.