Machine & Systems Technology
A Diverse Learning
The initial program of study offered by Harmel Academy is Machine & Systems Technology. This highly technical program offers a diverse educational experience that prepares students for employment in multiple high-demand occupations. The program focuses on full-systems within a manufacturing, machine and facilities environment. With a focus on critical thinking and team oriented problem solving on real-world problems, the students will learn about the following topics:
Hydraulics · Pneumatics · Robotics · Manual Machining · Electronics · Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) · Computer Aided Machining (CAM) · Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining · Electrical · Rigging · Welding · Machine Repair · Troubleshooting · Guarding & Sheet Metal · etc
By offering a program with such a wide variety of topics, graduates of the program will be highly qualified to begin a career in one of the following high-demand occupations:
Machine Repair, Maintenance & Troubleshooting · Electrician · Facility Maintenance · Die Maker · Mold Maker · CNC Machinist · CNC Programmer · Die or Mold Designer · Machine Designer · Robotics Technician · Welder · General Machinist · Fabricator · Production Technician · etc
Harmel Academy has chosen to pursue the integration of the Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC) curriculum as the basis of the Technical Education experience. This is an industry recognized and validated curriculum.
Apprenticeship Model
Gain a Useful Work Experience
Harmel Academy of the Trades begins with two years of living on campus and attending class two full days per week. This gives students the opportunity to begin their formal, registered paid apprenticeship training at a local company on the other three days of the week. Harmel Academy does not guarantee employment, but we have a network of committed and eager employers looking for apprentices. Each student will manage his paid apprenticeship with his employer, and Harmel will help guide the process.
Harmel Academy will be seeking accreditation through the ACCSC to grant an Associates degree. Harmel Academy is not currently accredited.