Core Competencies - Basic Foundations

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.

• 711 - Reading Blueprints

  The Reading Blueprints textbook begins with a thorough explanation of how blueprints are structured and the conventions that are used in making them ...

• 712 - Reading Schematics & Symbols

  After introducing the concepts of what symbols mean and how they are used in conveying technical information, the Reading Schematics & ...

• 713 - Mathematics in the Plant

  Beginning with concepts as basic as the difference between numbers and numerals, the Mathematics in the Plant textbook reviews mathematics principles and ...

• 714 - Making Measurements

  An excellent companion textbook to Mathematics, as well as a fine stand-alone textbook, the Making Measurements textbook concentrates on both direct ...

• 715 - Metals in the Plant

  The first six chapters of the Metals in the Plant textbook focuses on the two most important commercial metals-iron and steel. Their origins, ...

• 716 - Nonmetals in the Plant

  The Nonmetals in the Plant textbook provides an overview of a wide variety of important nonmetallic materials used in commerce and industry. It describes ...

• 717 - Hand Tools

  The Hand Tools textbook describes the most important hand tools used in industry. It begins with a chapter on measuring, including units of ...

• 718 - Portable Power Tools

  The Portable Power Tools textbook describes the basic handheld power tools used in many crafts. It makes an excellent companion to the 717 textbook on ...

• 719 - Industrial Safety and Health

  The Industrial Safety and Health textbook is the cornerstone of preparation for working in industry. The focus throughout is on principles that can be ...

• 720 - Troubleshooting Skills

  The Troubleshooting Skills textbook explores the subject of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures. It covers working with ...