AMT's education products and services will now be owned and operated by SME. During this transition, the MT Shop Basics E-Learning Course from AMT will not be available.

In the meantime, you may explore other foundational manufacturing courses available through Tooling U-SME or read more about the AMT/SME partnership.

MT Shop Basics is a perfect cloud-based training solution for onboarding new-to-manufacturing employees or reskilling existing personnel who are shifting into a more technical role within your organization. The 48-class suite covers the basics of machine tools, cutting tools, workholding, quality control, and manufacturing process fundamentals, plus shop math, blueprint reading, GD&T, and more.

In this unique package, the learner completes 43 pre-selected classes and five additional classes of his or her preference, such as Set-Up Reduction, Intro to Robotics, Advanced Lean Metrics, and more. Most learners complete all 48 classes in two to three weeks.

• Classes require approximately one hour to complete and include a vocabulary list, pre-test, and final exam.
• Classes are text-based with audio voice-overs, video examples, photos, diagrams, and illustrations.
• Learners may take virtual notes that are saved to the learning platform.
• All classes are self-paced, and progress is auto-saved as the learner moves through each lesson.
• Learners have one year to complete the suite. During that time, learners may revisit classes even after they are complete.

As with all MTUniversity courses, learner progress is tracked and completion results are reported to training managers, HR managers, or other managers and company principals. Successful completion of the Shop Basics Suite results in a custom certificate of completion.

COURSE LISTING

43 PRESELECTED CLASSES

TOPIC	CLASS TITLE
Abrasives	Intro to Abrasives 100 Grinding Processes 201 Basic Grinding Theory 221
Applied Mathematics	Units of Measurement 112
CNC	Introduction to CNC Machines 201 History and Definition of CNC 202 Basics of the CNC Lathe 211 Basics of the CNC Mill 212 Coordinates for the CNC Lathe 221 Coordinates for the CNC Mill 222 Basics of G Code Programming 231
Electrical Systems	Electrical Units 101 Safety for Electrical Work 111 DC Power Sources 271
Inspection	Basic Measurement 101 Basics of Tolerance 121 Blueprint Reading 131 Intro to GD&T 200 (1994) Surface Texture and Inspection 201 Inspecting with CMMs 361
Lean	Lean Manufacturing Overview 101 Introduction to Six Sigma 171 SPC Overview 211
Materials	Introduction to Physical Properties 101 Introduction to Mechanical Properties 111 Introduction to Metals 121 Classification of Steel 201
Mechanical Systems	Forces of Machines 121
Metal Cutting	Intro to EDM 100 Safety for Metal Cutting 101 Cutting Processes 111 Overview of Machine Tools 121 Basic Cutting Theory 201 Lathe Tool Geometry 351
Press Brake	Press Brake Components 110
Quality	Quality Overview 111
Stamping	Press Basics 110 Punch and Die Operations 120 Die Components 130

OPTIONAL CLASSES (SELECT UP TO 5)

TOPIC	CLASS TITLE
Coatings	Introduction to Coating Composition 110 Surface Preparation for Coatings 120 Processes for Applying Coatings 140 Coating Defects 150 Troubleshooting Coating Defects 170
Composites	Traditional Composites 125 Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 130 Advanced Materials for Composites 135
Lean	Total Productive Maintenance Overview 141 Troubleshooting 181 Metrics for Lean 231 Strategies for Setup Reduction 251
Mechanical Systems	Power Transmission Components 201 Mechanical Power Variables 202 Lubricant Fundamentals 211 Bearing Applications 221
Rigging	Introduction to Machine Rigging 110 Rigging Equipment 120 Lifting and Moving Equipment 130 Rigging Inspection and Safety 210 Rigging Mechanics 220
Robotics	Robot Components 120 End Effectors 125 Applications for Robots 130 Introduction to Robotics 201 Robot Safety 211
Safety	Machine Guarding 140

REGISTRATION FEES
AMT members: $695/person
Non-members: $795/person | Is your company a member?