Pathway
Machining
Machining youth apprentices assist with basic machine operations, processes, and tools. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.
Length of Apprenticeship: One or two years
Job Competencies
Machining youth apprentices must complete all 7 Manufacturing Fundamentals Competencies in Year 1. No substitutions to this list.
Year 1 Youth apprentices must also complete a minimum of nine of the 14 Machining competencies.
Year 2 Youth apprentices must complete 13 of the 14 machining competencies using a minimum of one different process. Employers can substitute up to 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. Substitutions must be added to the competency list for assessment. Note that where necessary, skills can be simulated.
NOTE: Students completing a 2-year machining processes youth apprenticeship must select a minimum of 1 different machining process than the first year and indicate it in the appropriate place on this guide. Document the Machining Process for each year in this guide.
***Students who completed a previous Manufacturing YA program do not need to repeat the Manufacturing Fundamentals Competencies.
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Manufacturing Fundamentals Competencies
- Focus on customer needs
- Use various instruments
- Operate tools and equipment safely
- Practice quality assurance principles
- Follow personal safety requirements
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Demonstrate professional role to be used in an emergency
Machining Competencies
- Read machining technical drawings and work orders
- Interpret machining symbols and procedures
- Perform safety checks
- Operate machining equipment
- Monitor machining product and process specifications
- Process production documents
- Follow shutdown machining process
- Use hand tools
- Monitor equipment for correct operation
- Identify set up
- Select tools and materials
- Support set up
- Verify set up
- Perform start up
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.
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- PLTW Engineering (IED, POE,CIM,EDD)
- 3D CAD
- AutoCAD
- Solidworks
- CNC Manufacturing
- Mechanical Drawing
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- Mechatronic Principles
- DC/AC Electricity for Mechatronics
- Digital Electronics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Tech Math
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
The Machining pathway can bridge into a registered apprenticeship as Machine Repair