Skills Training
Overview
The Learning Factory provides access and training for a number of tools and skills. Some equipment, such as the mills and welding booths, are only available to those that have completed specific certification courses. These can be scheduled online through the Learning Factory Booking Page.
NOTE: To take this training, you must first take Basic Safety Training.
2nd and 3rd Floor Makerspace
This training grants access to 227 and 301 EDI. These spaces are primarily for use by SEDI classes and Capstone projects. It covers:
- Prusa 3D printers (PLA Only)
- soldering irons
- prototyping materials and tools
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Additive - Basic I
Allows you to use Prusa 3D Printers (PLA only) for long duration prints with no continuous monitoring.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Additive - Basic II
This training grants access to 108 EDI. Allows you to use multi-material Prusa 3D Printers.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course, demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative, and complete this pre-training that shows proficiency in Additive Training I as part of the training before you may pass Additive II.
Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Additive - Advanced Manufacturing
This training teaches students about metal, carbon fiber, and poly jet resin printing. To obatin this training, you must complete this pre-training challenge.
After completion of the training, students can pitch projects to print with the Learning Factory staff and could interact with their prints.
Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
EE and IoT
This training grants access to 101 EDI. It covers:
- advanced soldering equipment
- oscilloscopes
- multimeters
- other electronics
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Metal Shop - Basic
This training grants access to 001 EDI. It covers:
- general metal fabrication tools
- sheet metal equipment
- bandsaws
- abrasive equipment
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Metal Shop - Lathes
This training grants access to the lathe machines in 001 EDI.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Metal Shop - Mills
This training grants access to the milling machines in 001 EDI.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Metal Shop - CNC Mills and Lathes
This training grants access to the CNC capabilities of the mills and lathes in 001 EDI.
Mill and Lathe trainings are required before booking this training.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Metal Shop - Welding
This training grants access to the welding equipment in 001 EDI.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Woodshop - Basic
This training grants access to 115 and 116 EDI. Allows you to use the joiner, planar, drill press, bandsaw, CNC router, shaper, table saw, miter saw, vertical panel saw, and accommodating makerspace.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Wood Shop - Advanced
This training grants access to additional equipment in the Woodshop including Shaper, Joiner, Planar, and the new Tablesaw. You must complete the Woodshop Basic training before signing up for this training.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Fab North - T-Shirt
This training allows access to the dye sublimation technology in 402 EDI used for t-shirt making. You must complete the LF Textiles training before completing this training.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Fab North - Textiles
This training provides access to the equipment in 402 EDI. It covers:
- embroidery machines
- sewing machines
- dye sublimation printer
- vinyl printer / cutter
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Fab North - Tufting
This training allows access to the tufting and loom equipment in 402 EDI. You must complete the LF Textiles training before completing this training.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
Composites
This training grants access to 006 EDI. It covers:
- composite layup equipment
- composite sanding equipment
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.
VR/AR
This training grants access to 203 EDI. It allows you to use the VR equipment.
To gain access to this equipment, you must complete a training course and demonstrate proficiency to a Learning Factory representative. Schedule your training on the LF Bookings Page.
Note that a Learning Factory TA must be in the shop area when operating this equipment.