Manufacturing Technology Advisory Group (MTAG)

• Applied Math Module

• Applied Math Introduction

• Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers

• Working with Fractions Application

• Working with Decimals

• Converting Between Decimals and Fractions

• Skill Check 1 Working with Fractions

• Using the Metric System

• Skill Check 3 The Metric System

• Working with Tolerances

• Working with Tolerances Application

• Skill Check 2 Working with Tolerances

• Final Skill Check

MTAG Career Exploration

• Career Exploration Module

• Career Exploration Introduction

• Assessing Career Suitability

• Career Pathways

• Exploring Career Interest Areas

• Exploring Career Pathways

• Exploring Work Values

• Identifying Career Interests

• Identifying Work Values

• Personal Pyramid

• Preparation for Careers of Interest

• Synthesis Activity

• The World of Work

MTAG Computer Applications

• Computer Applications Module

• Computer Applications Introduction

• Applying 3D Modeling

• Applying Spreadsheet Software.

• Applying Word Processing Software

• Classifying Applications

• Computers in Engineering

• Computers in Fabrication, Assembly & Quality Control

• Elements of the Module

• Manufacturing overview

• Skill Check Utilizing Computer Applications in Manufacturing

• Student Experience with Computers Brainstorming Exercise

• Using Common Computer Programs

• Final Skill Check

MTAG Hazardous Materials

• Hazardous Materials Module

• Hazardous Materials Introduction

• How Materials Enter the Body

• Identifying Hazardous Materials

• Material Safety Data

• MSDS Section 2

• MSDS Sections 3, 4 & 5

• MSDS Sections 6, 7 & 8

• Final Skill Check

MTAG Interpersonal Effectiveness

• I nterpersonal Effectiveness Module

• Interpersonal Effectiveness Introduction

• Asking Effective Questions

• Communication Skills

• Establishing Ground Rules

• Filters to Effective Communication

• Giving Effective Directions

• Ice Breaker

• Making Assumptions

• Multiple Intelligences

• Multiple Intelligences Exercise

• Negotiation

• Optional Video

• Skill Check

• Team Problem Solving Exercise

MTAG Interpreting Technical Drawing

• Interpreting Technical Drawings Module

• Interpreting Technical Drawings Introduction

• Creating Cutouts

• Dimensions

• Interpreting Lines

• Isometric Drawings

• Orthographic Views Exercise

• Orthographic Views

• Pictorial Views

• Sectional Views

• Skill Check 1

• Skill Check 2

• Title Blocks

MTAG Introduction to Manufacturing

• Introduction to Manufacturing Module

• Introduction to Manufacturing Introduction

• Basic Elements of Manufacturing

• Exercise Debriefing

• Field Trip Option

• Introduction to Production Processes

• Pen Factory Exercise

• Skill Check 1

• Skill Check 2

• Students Experience with Manufacturing

• The Changing Face of Manufacturing

• Video Presentation

MTAG Job Readiness

• Job Readiness Module

• Job Readiness Introduction to Topic

• Completing the Job Application

• Conducting a Job Search

• Conducting Mock Interview

• Creating Resumes

• Elements of Getting a Job

• Following up after the Interview

• Personal Introduction

• Planning for Resumes

• Preparing for Interview

MTAG Manufacturing Field Trip

• Manufacturing Field Trip Module

• Arranging Transportation.

• Company Contacts

• Field Trip Introducing the Company

• Introducing the Field Trip

• Logistics

• Permission Forms

• Preparing Questions

• Self Presentation

• Skill Check

• Student Guide

• Student Tasks

• Suggested Timeline

MTAG Manufacturing Planning

• Manufacturing Planning Module

• Activity Planning

• Final Planning Exercise

• Graphical Planning Representations

• Personal Introduction

• Planning in Daily Life

• Skill Check 1

• Skill Check 2

• The Function of Manufacturing Planning

• The Manufacturing Planning Sheet

• Working with Lead-times

MTAG Precision Measurement

• Precision Measurement Module

• Precision Measurement Introduction

• Decimal Measurements

• Final Skill Check

• Introduction to the Micrometer

• Measuring Angles The Protractor

• Measuring Depth and Diameter

• Measuring Length

• Skill Check 1

• Skill Check 2

• Skill Check 3

• Skill Check 4

• Skill Check 5

MTAG Safety in Manufacturing

• Safety in Manufacturing Module

• Safety in Manufacturing Introduction

• Electrical Hazards

• Ergonomics

• Fire

• Identifying Hazards

• Introduction to Safety

• Maintaining a Safe Working Environment

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Responding to Emergency Situations

• Safety Awareness Exercise

• Safety Guards on Equipment

• Skill Check 1-Identifying Hazardous Conditions

• Skill Check 2 Written Safety Test

• The Accident Report

MTAG Shop Skills

• Basic Rules for the Shop

• Drills and Drill Motors

• Grinders

• Hand Tool Project

• Hand Tools

• Shop Skills Introduction

• Layout Skills

• Machine Tools

• Shop Skills Module

• Pin Vise Project

• Using the Drill Press

• Using the Metal Lathe

• Project Using the Milling Machine

• Tour of the Shop

MTAG Statistical Process Control

• Statistical Process Control Module

• Statistical Process Control Introduction

• Creating the Run Chart

• Debriefing Student Presentations

• Debriefing

• Demonstrate How to do a Presentation

• Demonstrate the Exercise

• Interpreting the Run Chart

• Introducing Statistics

• Looking at Variation

• M&Ms Exercise

• Penny-Pitching Exercise

• Plotting a Histogram

• Process Capability

• Samples and Populations

• Skill Check 1

• Skill Check 2

• Student Presentations

• Students Create their Own Data

• Students Plot their Data

• Variation

MTAG Total Quality Management

• Total Quality Management Module

• Total Quality Management Introduction

• Customer Focus

• Deming and the 14 Points

• Designing Quality In

• Establishing Quality

• Group Report-Outs

• Part II Approaches to Improving Quality

• Part III Natural Toys Company Simulation

• Skill Check 1

• Student Experiences as Customers

• The Cost of Quality

• The Juran Trilogy

• Understanding Quality