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Chabot Coll., Hayward, CA. – 1980
This report of a project to develop curricula for a model program for computerized numerical control in the machine tool technology area begins with a discussion of accessibility in vocational/technical programs. An overview of the laws requiring program accessibility is provided. Problems encountered in program accessibility and their solutions…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs
Texas State Technical Coll., Waco. – 1996
The Machine Tool Advanced Skills Technology (MAST) consortium was formed to address the shortage of skilled workers for the machine tools and metals-related industries. Featuring six of the nation's leading advanced technology centers, the MAST consortium developed, tested, and disseminated industry-specific skill standards and model curricula for…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Consortia
Malmgren, Thomas; And Others – 1988
This course is intended to give students a comprehensive experience in current and future manufacturing materials and processes. It familiarizes students with: (1) base of composite materials; (2) composites--a very light, strong material used in spacecraft and stealth aircraft; (3) laminates; (4) advanced materials--especially aluminum alloys;…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Manufacturing
Arnold, Paul – 1981
To fill an anticipated 25 percent increase in jobs in the machine trades field in the near future, a consortia was formed, with the participants including the El-Tip-Wa Area Vocational School, Indiana Vocational Technical College Region 05, Logansport High School, and the business-community, to produce a local plan for performance-based vocational…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Consortia, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
Texas State Technical Coll. System, Waco. – 1998
This document describes the MASTER (Machine Tool Advanced Skills Educational Resources) program, a geographic partnership of seven of the nation's best 2-year technical and community colleges located in seven states. The project developed and disseminated a national training model for manufacturing processes and new technologies within the…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Guides
Jaffe, J. A., Ed.; And Others – 1982
This report is one of seven that identify major new and emerging technological advances expected to influence major vocational education program areas and to describe the programmatic implications in terms of skill-knowledge requirements, occupations most directly affected, and the anticipated diffusion rate. Chapter 1 considers technology as…
Descriptors: Automation, Blue Collar Occupations, Diffusion (Communication), Industrial Personnel
A System for Providing Relevant Metrics Education for Vocational Teachers in Kentucky. Final Report.
Crosby, Richard K. – 1979
A project conducted in four vocational regions of Kentucky developed a system for providing vocational teachers with relevant metrics education and developed and identified materials to support and enhance the system. Ten occupational training areas selected as a focus of the project were air conditioning, auto body, auto mechanics, diesel…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Auto Body Repairers, Auto Mechanics, Drafting
Maier, Esther – 1981
Because a need existed for better articulation between the metal trades programs offered at area high schools and at Blackhawk Technical Institute in Janesville, Wisconsin, a program of communication with the high schools was developed. This communication was expected to lead to a smoother transfer of students from one level of training to…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Competence, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Planning