Industrial Engineering Technology Foundations (PSAV)

Course Description

ETI0302 — Industrial Engineering Technology Foundations (PSAV) is a Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) clock-hour course in Florida's industrial engineering technology and manufacturing career-preparatory programs (Career Cluster: Manufacturing). The "ETI" prefix denotes Engineering Technology Industrial; "0xxx" indicates clock-hour PSAV. The course introduces students to foundational industrial engineering technology concepts: manufacturing processes; quality fundamentals; basic measurement and inspection; safety in industrial environments; and workplace skills for entry-level technician roles in Florida's substantial manufacturing sector.

This course is offered at Florida district technical colleges and career centers delivering FLDOE manufacturing-related curriculum frameworks. Specific course content varies by institution and may emphasize one of several industrial specializations (precision machining, welding, mechatronics, advanced manufacturing).

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ETI0302, students will be able to:

• Identify common manufacturing processes: subtractive (machining, cutting), additive (3D printing introduction), forming (rolling, forging, casting), joining (welding, fastening, adhesives), surface treatment.
• Apply basic precision measurement: steel rules; calipers (vernier and digital); micrometers (outside, inside, depth); gauge blocks; surface plates; basic gage R&R awareness.
• Apply quality fundamentals: tolerance interpretation; basic statistical process control (SPC) awareness; first article inspection; quality documentation.
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings: orthographic projection; dimensions and tolerances; surface finish symbols; section views; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) introduction.
• Apply industrial safety practices: machine safety; lockout/tagout (LOTO); PPE; HAZCOM (Globally Harmonized System / GHS); ergonomics; fall protection (where applicable); OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry awareness.
• Apply industrial mathematics: feet/inches conversion; decimals and fractions; metric system; basic geometry for manufacturing.
• Apply workplace skills: punctuality; teamwork; communication; following written work instructions; quality awareness; productivity awareness.

Optional Outcomes

• Apply introductory lean manufacturing awareness (5S, waste types, kaizen).
• Apply introductory computer-aided design (CAD) awareness using AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Major Topics

Required Topics

• Manufacturing Processes Overview: Subtractive (machining, milling, turning, drilling, grinding); additive (3D printing); forming; joining (welding, brazing, soldering, mechanical fastening, adhesives); surface treatment (heat treatment, plating).
• Precision Measurement: Steel rules; calipers; micrometers; gauge blocks; surface plates; comparators; gage block stacks; gage R&R basics.
• Quality Fundamentals: Tolerance interpretation (plus/minus, limits); statistical process control introduction; control charts (X-bar and R); first article inspection; quality records.
• Engineering Drawings: Orthographic projection (third-angle); dimension reading; tolerances; surface finish symbols (Ra in microinches and micrometers); section views; assembly drawings; basic GD&T symbols (form, orientation, location).
• Safety: OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry; machine guarding (Subpart O); lockout/tagout (1910.147); PPE (Subpart I); HAZCOM (1910.1200) including GHS labels and SDS; ergonomics; fall protection; emergency response.
• Industrial Mathematics: Decimal-fraction conversion; metric system; ratio and proportion; geometry for manufacturing; angle measurement; basic trigonometry awareness.
• Workplace Skills: Punctuality; teamwork; written communication; verbal communication; following work instructions; quality awareness; productivity; continuous improvement mindset.

Resources & Tools

• Industry texts: Mark Allen Engineering Drawing & Design; Thomas Bertoline Technical Graphics Communication; NCCER Industrial Maintenance materials
• Standards: ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (GD&T); ANSI Z535 (workplace signs and labels); OSHA 29 CFR 1910
• Standard machine shop and inspection equipment
• SkillsUSA CTSO

Career Pathways

ETI0302 supports entry-level employment in Florida's manufacturing sector:

• Manufacturing Technician / Operator (SOC 51-2090, 51-2099) at Florida manufacturers across aerospace, defense, medical devices, food processing, and consumer goods.
• Machine Operator at precision machining and fabrication shops.
• Quality Inspector at manufacturing facilities.
• Maintenance Helper at industrial facilities and manufacturing plants.
• Continuation into specialty manufacturing PSAV programs (Welding, Precision Machining, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance) and articulation toward A.S. in Engineering Technology at Florida College System institutions.

Special Information

Florida Manufacturing Industry

Florida's manufacturing sector employs over 380,000 workers across aerospace and defense (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Pratt & Whitney), medical devices (Smith & Nephew, B. Braun, multiple South Florida companies), food and beverage (Tropicana, Publix Manufacturing, Coca-Cola), and consumer goods. The Florida Manufacturers Association advocates for industry workforce development.

Industry Certifications

Coursework supports preparation for foundational manufacturing credentials including Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT), OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card, and trade-specific certifications.

Program Structure (PSAV / Clock-Hour)

ETI0302 clock-hour allocation typically ranges from 150 to 300 clock hours depending on institutional structure.