There are a lot of job opportunities available for press operators, with Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and Illinois among the top states with the highest employment for these professionals, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Still, companies require you to possess the necessary skills and experience to ensure you can successfully perform your job duties. This online press operator training allows you to gain this required knowledge that provides a pathway to the skills you need to validate your competence.
This course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary for cold stamping press work with a virtual reality (VR) training component, where you will leverage your provided Meta Quest 3 headset to complete labs and simulations based on real-world scenarios. You will learn the fundamentals of pressworking, including math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, stamping, forming, and automation, as you prepare for a successful career as a press operator performing cold stamping.
Instructor(s):This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 10 business days after enrollment:
- Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Kit (headset, 2 controllers, case, and elite strap)
Material Fees are non-refundable upon registration.
Please note: Due to the high cost of the kit, it will not ship until 10 days after your start date. We are unable to deliver the kit to P.O. Boxes; you may be asked to provide an alternate shipping address for your delivery.