
Minnesota is home to a diverse manufacturing community. From heavy metal foundries to nanotechnology manufacturing in clean room environments, production worker skills are valuable assets. The OpVantageSM training program provides production workers with the knowledge and skill necessary to secure a hiring advantage, whether seeking a new job or wanting to reinforce existing skills.

The OpVantage program starts with a Core Manufacturing Skills course to provide workers with the basic competencies necessary to be successful in a production environment, and more valuable to their current or future employer.
To complement the core skills course, four additional courses are available, each promoting a specialized skills topic:
COURSE TOPICS
OpVantage courses include a robust curriculum of core competencies relevant to current or future employment.
Core Manufacturing Skills Course topics (80 hours of training):
- Math
- Measurement
- Hand Tools
- Mechanical Systems
- Print Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
- Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- LEAN Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Safety
Production Soldering Assembler topics (160 hours of training):
- IPC-A-610 Certification
- Basic Hands-on Skill Proficiency
- IPC J-STD-001 Certification
- Fine Pitch Soldering Proficiency
Control Panel Assembler (80 hours of training, 40 hours per level):
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Cleanroom Operator topics (40 hours of training):
- Position Responsibilities & Safety
- Cleaning Requirements
- Cleanroom Classification & Design
- Operational Protocols & Procedures
- Contamination Risk & Response
Quality Inspector topics (40 hours of training):
- Position Responsibilities & Safety
- Reading & Interpreting Prints & Schematics
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Quality Processes & Recordkeeping
- Material Control & Audits
EVALUATION
Student performance is verified on written evaluations and hands-on skill demonstrations where appropriate.
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