BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manufacturers' Association of Central PA - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Manufacturers' Association of Central PA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://macentralpa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manufacturers' Association of Central PA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T221147Z CREATED:20260606T221146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T221147Z UID:10000317-1787076000-1787086800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:CNC 1 DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to give an introductory working knowledge of basic CNC programming. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Student will learn basic programming concepts and techniques which will include; a study of EIA word address programming Language and formats\, numerical control systems for various machine tools\, process planning\, math for numerical control and an entry level coverage of the latest CNC CAD-CAM programs: Mastercam and Esprit CAM \nPrerequisite: Students must have the mathematics skills outlined in Shop Math 1 & 2 \nCourse Outline: \n• Numerical control systems and components.\n• Use of various types of CNC machines and tooling.\n• CNC machining strategies and operations from working drawings.\n• Manually write two and three axis programs in EIA word address format\, for various CNC machine tools.\n• Electronically create CNC part programs in the latest CAD-CAM Programing software: Mastercam and Esprit CAM\n*Course will start off with computer basics training \nStudents will need to have access to a computer to complete assignments outside of class hours \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: August 18 – October 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDays: T & THTimes:  6-9 pmLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $975Cost (non-member): $1450 \n\n\n\nThis class can be used towards Apprentice Credits \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/cnc-1/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T200506Z CREATED:20260602T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T200506Z UID:10000300-1787560200-1787574600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Arc Flash NFPA 70e DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4-hour Arc Flash NFPA 70e Training is designed to provide employees with a comprehensive understanding of electrical safety\, focusing on the hazards and risks associated with arc flash incidents. \nThis training covers the key principles of the NFPA 70E standard\, including proper risk assessment\, the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE)\, and safe work practices for working with or near energized electrical systems. \nThe training also includes guidance on interpreting arc flash hazard labels\, calculating incident energy\, and selecting the appropriate PPE based on specific tasks. By the end of the session\, attendees will have the knowledge and skills needed to identify electrical hazards\, assess risks\, and safely work in compliance with NFPA 70E regulations to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety. This training meets NFPA 70e training guidelines. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n \nCauses of Electric Arcs\nThe Nature of Electrical Arcs\nHazards of Arcing Faults\nProbability of Survival\nImpacts of Arc Flash\nPotential Exposure to Arc Flash\nPrecautions to take when working with Live Energy\nArc Flash PPE\nFlash Protection Boundary\nArc Flash Labeling of Electrical Cabinets\, Breakers & MCC Buckets\nDevelopments in Addressing Arc Flash Hazard.\nCritical Electrical Safety Requirements of CFR 29 1910.333 and NFPA 70E\nDevelopments – 2018 NFPA 70E\nHow to properly throw an Electrical Disconnect\nElectrically Safe Work Conditions & Work Practices\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  August 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) $150 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $200 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/nfpa-70e/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Health & Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://macentralpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/arch-flash-300x283-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T222610Z CREATED:20260520T142119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T222610Z UID:10000291-1788199200-1788210000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:PLC Maintenance & Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n The course is designed to introduce students to troubleshooting and PLC maintenance. Some topics covered will be Input/ Output: Devices\, sensor types\, solenoids etc.\, Numbering Systems\, I/O Processing\, how a PLC operates\, Ladder Programming and how to read and understand a plc program. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This course will give the student a good beginning knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining PLC’s \nCourse Outline: \n\nTroubleshoot input devices\nTroubleshoot an output device\nTroubleshoot a plc input\nTroubleshoot a plc output\nTroubleshoot a plc program input\nTroubleshoot a plc program output\nSome Ladder Logic programming\nOmron and Siemens PLCs.\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis class is gear towards apprentices. \n\n\n\nDate: August 31 – October 14\, 2026 ( no class 9/7/26) \n\n\n\nDays : M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $550 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $550 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/plc-maintenance-troubleshooting/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T221042Z CREATED:20260610T175025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T221042Z UID:10000318-1788890400-1788901200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Welding 1 Intro. DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to give apprentices a basic understanding and introduction to MIG\, TIG and Stick Welding. Classroom instruction will include process descriptions/applications as they apply to sheet metal fabrication and equipment set-up. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will gain a better understanding of welding knowledge and enjoy practical instruction for sheet metal welding that includes Gas Metal Arc Welding and Plasma Cutting. Welding and Brazing processes will be demonstrated but not instructed. \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction and Course Overview\nStick Welding/General Information\nGMAW-MIG Welding\nGTAW-TIG Welding\nOXY-Fuel-Brazing\nCutting Processes\nGeneral Review-All Processes\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis apprentice class is full\, please contact us for other dates \n\n\n\nDate: September 8- October 10\,2026 \n\n\n\nDays : T & Th \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Partner York Technical High School \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $1195 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $1795 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/welding-1-intro/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T215815Z CREATED:20260604T204829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T215815Z UID:10000304-1788940800-1788969600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Motor Controls DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will introduce the students to industrial motor control technology and troubleshooting techniques. Each student will wire several industrial motor control circuits employing motor starters\, relays\, timers\, etc. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to recognize the various elements of motor controls and the techniques used to maintain them in an industrial environment. The student will develop a sound understanding of relay control circuits and motor starters. \nCourse Outline:\n• Rebuilding a relay\n• Design and draw an industrial control circuit\n• Wire a control panel\n• Reversing starters by designing several control circuits\n• Basic kinematics and programming \nPre-Requisite: Student should have working knowledge or have taken the Electrical 1 class \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 9 – 14\, 2026 ( Wednesday 9/9\, Thursday 9/10\, Friday 9/11 & Monday 9/14) no weekends \n\n\n\nTimes: 8 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $1025 ( +book) \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 1550 ( +book) \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-motor-controls-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T220627Z CREATED:20260610T205619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T220627Z UID:10000320-1789408800-1789419600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Inspection Equipment DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will cover the basic operation of the most common measuring instruments and inspection equipment found in today’s manufacturing quality labs. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The student will learn the functions and capabilities of each instrument and how to take and record accurate measurement readings. Also covered will be proper care and calibration checks of each instrument.\nIncluded instruments will be: Steel Rule\, All types of Micrometers\, Dial/Vernier Calipers\, Gage Pins/Blocks\, Dial Indicators\, Dial/Vernier Hight gage\, Digital/Dial Drop gage\, Tool Makers Microscope\, Optical Comparator\, etc. \n\nInstrument application / selection\nDirect / Indirect Measurements\nRecording Data\nAccuracy & Error\nGages\nCalibration\nCare and maintenance\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 14 – October 14\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 6 – 9 pmTimes:  T & THLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $620 +bookCost (non-member): $900 +book \n\n\n\nThis class can be used towards Apprentice Credits \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/inspection-equipment/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T220653Z CREATED:20260604T205255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T220653Z UID:10000305-1789461000-1789488000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Motor Drives DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will teach students fundamentals of Variable Frequency Drives for AC Motors and Variable Speed Drives for DC Motors. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The students will learn theory of operation and to size\, install\, and program VFD’s and VSD’s. \nCourse Outline:\n• Proper installation guidelines\n• Starting and Stopping\n• Programming using built-in interface\n• Programming using a PC\n• Control using a PLC \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 15-17\, 2026Times: 8:30 am – 4 pmLocation: MA Training Center-3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) : $850 (+book)Cost (non-member) $1275 (+book) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/motor-drives/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T215258Z CREATED:20260610T175915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T215258Z UID:10000319-1789495200-1789506000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Shop Practices DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines: cutoff saw\, band saw\, pedestal grinder\, belt sander\, drill press\, lathe\, vertical milling machine surface grinder\, heat treatment and honing machine. \nOne half of the course will be in the training center shop performing layout work\, demonstrations\, and hands on fabrication of a small tool of their choosing. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will have a general understanding of covered machines including presentation and knowledge skills necessary to maneuver/operate on the shop floor. \nCourse Outline: \n\nSafety\nShop Math-Review\nPrint Reading Review\nMeasuring Skills Review\nTool Layout\nDrill Press\nCut-Off Saw\nBand Saw\nOperation of the Harding Lathe\nOperations of a Vertical Milling Machine\nOperations of a Surface Grinder\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis apprentice class is full. Please contact us for other available sessions \n\n\n\nDate: September 15 -December 2\, 2026 (no class 11/26} \n\n\n\nDays : T&TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $975 +book \n\n\n\nNON Member: $1450 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/shop-practices/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T215116Z CREATED:20260604T205711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T215116Z UID:10000306-1789720200-1789747200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Print Reading and Cabinet Wiring DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive\, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete\, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building\, including wire termination\, wire sizing\, wire color coding\, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature\, raceway utilization\, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety\, precision\, and adherence to industry standards. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish\, understand and apply various wiring techniques\, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation\, electrical bonding\, and the use of hand tools\, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading. \n\nOverview of control cabinets and their components\nTechniques for proper wire termination and sizing\nGuidelines for wire color coding and labeling\nCommon industrial connector types and nomenclature\nEffective raceway utilization in control cabinets\nIntroduction to essential hand tools and wire preparation techniques\nPrinciples of electrical bonding and application of Ohm’s Law\nReading and interpreting electrical symbols and annotations\nStep-by-step assembly and wiring of a control cabinet with Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI\nEnsuring safety\, compliance\, and adherence to industry standards in panel building\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 18 -22 \, 2026 \n\n\n\n (no weekends\, class is Friday 18\, Monday 21\, Tuesday 22)Times: 8:30 am -4 pmLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406Member Cost :   $875NON Member: $1600 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-print-reading-and-cabinet-wiring/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260616T220413Z CREATED:20260604T210013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T220413Z UID:10000307-1790152200-1790179200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems. It is designed for use in the electrical industry\, and related fields. The course includes new and expanded coverage of NFPA 70E® requirements\, and motor nameplate interpretation. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with practical knowledge and skills for troubleshooting various electrical and electronic systems. Students will learn step-by-step troubleshooting procedures and engage in hands-on activities that reinforce the concepts presented. The course also aims to familiarize students with the latest industry standards and requirements.\nCourse Outline: \n• Troubleshooting and Basic Electrical Theory\n• Understanding Symbols\, Circuits\, and Meter Terminology\n• Working with Meters and Special Meters\n• Troubleshooting Relays\, Starters\, and Motors\n• Understanding Power Distribution and Power Quality\n• Working with Electric Motor Drives\, Lighting Circuits\, and Power Distribution Systems \nStudents must have electrical knowledge or have taken the Industrial Motor Controls. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  September 23-25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member): $875Cost (non-member): $1600 \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-troubleshooting/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T214556Z CREATED:20260604T210229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T214556Z UID:10000308-1790670600-1790697600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Sensors DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will provide students with a hands on training to familiarize them with various industrial sensor technologies\, detection methods & applications. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Course Objectives:\nDifferentiate sensor types and underlying technology. Also\, identify the best sensor for a particular application then program the sensors to reliably and accurately detect the target object.\nCourse Outline:\n• Proximity sensors\n• Photoelectric sensors\n• Thermocouples and RTD’s\n• Vision sensors\n• Fiberoptic sensors\n• Temperature controllers\n• Encoders\n• Counters\, Timers\, and Tachometers \nPrerequisite- Electricity 1 or a working knowledge of electricity or approval from our training team. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: September 29 – October 2\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) : $900 \n\n\n\nCost ( non member) $ 1600 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-sensors/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T214104Z CREATED:20260606T192810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T214104Z UID:10000309-1791360000-1791374400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Shop Math 1 DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers a review and understanding of Common Fractions\, Decimal Fractions\, Percentages\, Linear Measurement (English / metric)\, and the Fundamentals of Algebra. Also included is the study and manipulation of common shop formulas including Speeds & Feeds\, Cutting Time\, and Gear Ratios & Dimensions. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon completion of the course the student will understand algebraic functions and be prepared for next level of math courses\, Geometry and Trigonometry. \nCourse Outline: \n\nAddition\, subtraction\nFractions\nEnglish and Metric\nFundamentals of Algebra\nShop Formulas\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: October 7 – November 23\, 2026Times:  M & W \n\n\n\nDays: 8 am -12 pmLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $695 +bookCost (non-member): $1040 +book \n\n\n\nThis class can be used towards Apprentice Credits \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/shop-math-1/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T213805Z CREATED:20260606T193402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T213805Z UID:10000310-1791880200-1791892800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading and Measuring Devices DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Blueprint Reading and Measuring Devices is designed for companies that manufacture metal parts such as machine shops or sheet metal and stamping companies etc. \nThis course provides the student with a basic understanding of blueprint reading. It presents background information on prints\, how multi-view drawings are created\, the principles of projection and instruction in developing the skill of visualization. It explains the interpretation of the dimensional requirements shown on the print\, the interpretation of detailed drawings that include single part\, tabulated detail\, stamped product\, and tabulated stamped product drawings. It deals with sectional views of drawings to include full\, offset\, aligned\, removed sections\, and includes auxiliary views and assembly drawings. An understanding of Screw Thread Specification will also be covered. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to be able to read\, understand and interpret engineering drawings and be prepared for the GD&T class. The student will also gain an understanding of the most common machine shop measuring instruments\, and how to use them accurately. \nThe student will also gain proficiency in using the most common machine shop measuring instruments including Steel Rule\, Outside/Inside Micrometers\, Dial/Vernier Calipers\, Telescoping and Small Hole gages\, as well as Protractors for angular measurement. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nPre-requisite: Shop Math I or basics math skills \n\n\n\nDates: October 13- 29\, 2026Times: 9 am -noon  (Monday & Wednesdays)Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadCost (member): $450Cost (non-member): $650 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/blueprint-reading-and-measuring-devices-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T213633Z CREATED:20260524T150925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T213633Z UID:10000297-1792398600-1792425600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:PLC Level 1- Maintenance & Troubleshooting DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This 4-day training program provides students with hands-on experience in the troubleshooting and maintenance of  PLC. Hardware and software troubleshooting techniques are heavily emphasized throughout the course. Troubleshooting techniques include interpretation of status indicators\, diagnostic messages\, and use of the programming terminal to quickly isolate faults and take proper corrective actions. \nStudents will improve their troubleshooting skills by learning about ladder logic instructions in projects they create. The instructor will use examples of actual troubleshooting experiences to enhance the learning process. The last day includes a laptop/digital multimeter to troubleshoot bugs on a real world I/O train \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will be able to: \n➢Understand the purpose for the programmable controller\n➢ Identify the four basic components that are necessary in the composition of the programmable controller system.\n➢ Be aware of the general communication ability of the ControlLogix System.\n➢ Recognize the advantages of the ControlLogix System above the conventional PLC\n➢ Configure various communication drivers\n➢ Define\, identify\, modify the communication path between the computer and the controller\n➢ Use RSWho to verify communications and explore devices on networks\n➢ Understand what a ControlLogix system is and what it can accomplish\, Be aware of the differences between different ControlLogix controllers. Recognize & explain the meaning of a Logic Scan\n➢ Identify ControlLogix terminology such as requested packet interval\, change-of-state\, Digital I/O and Real-Time sampling &status indicator lights and displays for basic troubleshooting\n➢ Understand the different key switch positions and what can be accomplished in each of these key switch positions\n➢ Create a project\n➢ Understand what controller faults are and how to correct\n➢ Identify the different power supplies \, RTB\, indicators & assorted sizes of chassis that is required for the ControlLogix system➢ Identify and understand digital and analog I/O tag addressing\, and the use of alias tags\n➢ Recognize and understand the differences between the communication modules and their operation. The types of communication modules that the student will recognize are DH+\, ControlNet\, and Ethernet\n➢ Understand the difference between task\, programs\, and routines. Also can create and delete task\, programs and routines\n➢ Create a rung\, create a branch\, add instructions\, and insert the tag addresses\n➢ Recognize\, troubleshoot\, and use bit instructions in a ladder logic routine\n➢ Understand\, troubleshoot\, and use timer and counter instructions and status bits in a required application\n➢ Recognize\, troubleshoot\, and use data copy instructions to move\, data from one tag to another\n➢ Recognize the workings of the program control instructions JSR and AFI and understand how they can affect the way the processor scans the program\n➢ Use the Search utility to locate desired instructions\, tags\, aliases\, rungs and cross-references to enhance the ability to troubleshoot problems\n➢ Understand the Forcing utility and its use to override Input and Output values to be able to segregate problems to enhance troubleshooting\n➢ Customize display options to allow the student to better use the programming terminal for troubleshooting\n➢ Set up a Trending chart so that it can be used to assist in troubleshoot varying values and bits on-off conditions\n➢ Use every day small preventions to keep major problems from taking place\n➢ Recognize proper installation techniques as a way to minimize problems\n➢ Be aware of all of the features common to the digital I/O modules \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: October 19 – 22\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTimes: 8:30 am – 4 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) IP Grant: $995 \n\n\n\nThis course is supported through our Industry Partnership Grant to reduce the registration cost. \n\n\n\nContact us to join the Industry Partnership Consortium.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/plc-level-1-maintenance-troubleshooting/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T231155Z CREATED:20260616T231154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T231155Z UID:10000327-1792571400-1792616400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Mechanics DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will serve as an introduction to the theory of basic concepts of the mechanics of industrial machinery. Students will disassemble an Injection Molding Machine to aid in understanding concepts of operation and mechanical fitment of parts. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to recognize various systems and sub-systems of industrial machinery.\n• Workplace safety\n• Tools and tool safety\n• Fastening methods\n• Printreading\n• Precision Measurement\n• Rigging\n• Lifting\n• Lubrication\n• Bearings\n• Flexible belt drives\n• Mechanical drives\n• Vibration\n• Alignment\n• Electrical principals and applications\n• Hydraulic principals and applications\n• Pneumatic principals and applications\n• Preventive maintenance programs \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDates:                  October 21 – December 16\, 2026 ( no class11/25/26)Times:                   6-9 pm Days:                     M & W \n\n\n\nLocation:              MA Training Center 3405 Board Road\, Suite 100 York PAMember:              $1025 +book costNon Member:     $1500 +book cost \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-mechanics-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T225229Z CREATED:20260616T225228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T225229Z UID:10000324-1793037600-1793048400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Intro. to Industrial Electricity DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of electricity and electronics in commercial\, and industrial settings. It covers a wide range of topics including NFPA 70E® arc blast and arc flash requirements\, Ohm’s Law\, power optimization\, utility power factor and peak demand penalty\, load shedding\, power factor correction. \nThe course also emphasizes on the importance of safety\, math principles and applications\, and the understanding of symbols and print reading. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with a solid understanding of electrical and electronic principles and their applications in various settings. Students will learn about different types of circuits\, transformers\, electric motors\, and digital electronic circuits. The course aims to enhance students’ skills in taking standard measurements\, understanding meter abbreviations and displays\, and reading and interpreting schematics and prints. \nCourse Outline:\n• Introduction to Electricity Principles\n• Understanding Basic Quantities\n• Application of Ohm’s Law and the Power Formula\n• Importance of Safety in Electrical Practices\n• Application of Math Principles in Electrical Practices\n• Understanding Numbering Systems and Codes\n• Learning Meter Abbreviations and Displays\n• Techniques for Taking Standard Measurements\n• Understanding Symbols and Printreading\n• Study of Circuit Conductors\, Connections\, and Protection \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis class is full. Please see other posted dates or contact us. \n\n\n\nDate:   October 26 – December 9\, 2026Times: 6-9 pmDays:  M & WLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadMember Cost :  $ 875NON Member: $ 1100 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/intro-to-industrial-electricity-3/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T230707Z CREATED:20260616T230518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T230707Z UID:10000326-1793037600-1793048400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Techniques of Quality DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is an introduction to the various methods of documenting\, and the analytical Evaluation of data. Addressed will be the most common inspection practices found in Manufacturing Quality labs. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The student will gain an understanding of the importance of accurate measurement\, and the adherence to strict document control. Also covered are standard quality protocol observed during start-up\, In-Process\, and End-of-run stages of a production system. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:   October 26 – December 9\, 2026 ( no class 11/25/26)Times: 6-9 pmDays:  M & WLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadMember Cost :  $ 700+ bookNON Member: $ 1050 +book \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/techniques-of-quality/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T220733Z CREATED:20260610T211237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T220733Z UID:10000321-1793124000-1793134800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Lean Intro.-Apprentice DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This training series introduces Apprentice Students to  Lean principles\, workplace organization\, problem-solving\, and continuous improvement strategies that drive operational excellence. Through interactive learning and hands-on activities\, participants will gain practical tools to reduce waste\, improve efficiency\, solve workplace challenges\, and create greater value for customers. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Learning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this series\, participants will be able to: \nUnderstand and apply fundamental Lean principles.\nIdentify waste and opportunities for process improvement.\nImplement 6S workplace organization techniques.\nUse DMAIC to solve problems and improve performance.\nAnalyze process variation and optimize workflow.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives within their organization. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis apprentice class is full. Please contact us for other available sessions \n\n\n\nDate: October 27- November 19\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDays : T&TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6 – 9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $800 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $1150 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/lean-intro-apprentice/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T225939Z CREATED:20260616T225823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T225939Z UID:10000325-1793124000-1793134800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Materials DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to offer an in-depth study of materials\, tool steel\, and the heat treat processes that it involves. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon completion of the course\, the student will have removed the mystery that surrounds tool steel and the heat treatment process. The student will get a thorough understanding of how to heat treat parts without sacrificing wear\, learn how to minimize loss from cracking and distortion\, and be introduced to tool steel selection by looking at 28 of the more popular grades of tool steel and 3 alloy steels. \nCourse Outline: \n\nWhat is tool steel\nWhat is heat treatment\nBasic Furnace Room tools\nSurface Protection\nHeat Treating A2\, A6\, H13\, S7\, D2\, M2\, W1\, CPM 10V\, 4140 Tool Steel\nCryogenics\nGuidelines for Grinding Hardened Tool Steel\nGood Design Practices\nWelding Tool Steels\nThe Effects of EDM\nTool Steel Selection\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDate:   October 27 – December 1\, 2026Times: 6-9 pmDays:  T & THLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadMember Cost :  $ 540 +bookNON Member: $ 800 + book \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/materials/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T231847Z CREATED:20260616T231846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T231847Z UID:10000328-1794938400-1794949200@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:CNC II DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to develop a proficient knowledge of CNC CAD/CAM programming and machining. \nThe student will learn basic programming concepts and techniques using the latest Mastercam and Esprit CAM computer aided machining software’s\, along with state-of-the-art indexable tooling for CNC Machining Centers and Lathes \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Course Outline: \n• Fundamentals of computer aided machining technologies using both Mastercam and Esprit Cam programming software’s\n• Creation and manipulation of drawing files\n• Machine tool selection\n• Machining strategies and operations\n• Program management\n• Cutting tool technology\n• Creation of two\, two\, and three axis CAM programs in EIA word address formats \nStudents will need to have access to a computer to complete assignments outside of class hours \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  November 17\, 2026 – February 9\, 2027 \n\n\n\n( No class 11/24\, 11/26\, 12/22\,12/24\, 1/31/27) \n\n\n\nDays: T & TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 975 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $1450 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/cnc-ii/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T213506Z CREATED:20260606T193822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T213506Z UID:10000311-1796113800-1796140800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Mechanics DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will serve as an introduction to the theory of basic concepts of the mechanics of industrial machinery. Students will disassemble an Injection Molding Machine to aid in understanding concepts of operation and mechanical fitment of parts. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This class will prepare the student to recognize various systems and sub-systems of industrial machinery.\n• Workplace safety\n• Tools and tool safety\n• Fastening methods\n• Printreading\n• Precision Measurement\n• Rigging\n• Lifting\n• Lubrication\n• Bearings\n• Flexible belt drives\n• Mechanical drives\n• Vibration\n• Alignment\n• Electrical principals and applications\n• Hydraulic principals and applications\n• Pneumatic principals and applications\n• Preventive maintenance programs \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDates:                   December 1-7\, 2026Times:                   8:30 am -4 pmDays:                     Tuesday -Monday *( no weekend days)**Location:              MA Training Center 3405 Board Road\, Suite 100 York PAMember:              $1025 +book costNon Member:     $1500 +book cost \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-mechanics/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T212125Z CREATED:20260606T194115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T212125Z UID:10000312-1796805000-1796832000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Intro. to Industrial Electricity DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of electricity and electronics in commercial\, and industrial settings. It covers a wide range of topics including NFPA 70E® arc blast and arc flash requirements\, Ohm’s Law\, power optimization\, utility power factor and peak demand penalty\, load shedding\, power factor correction. \nThe course also emphasizes on the importance of safety\, math principles and applications\, and the understanding of symbols and print reading. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with a solid understanding of electrical and electronic principles and their applications in various settings. Students will learn about different types of circuits\, transformers\, electric motors\, and digital electronic circuits. The course aims to enhance students’ skills in taking standard measurements\, understanding meter abbreviations and displays\, and reading and interpreting schematics and prints. \nCourse Outline:\n• Introduction to Electricity Principles\n• Understanding Basic Quantities\n• Application of Ohm’s Law and the Power Formula\n• Importance of Safety in Electrical Practices\n• Application of Math Principles in Electrical Practices\n• Understanding Numbering Systems and Codes\n• Learning Meter Abbreviations and Displays\n• Techniques for Taking Standard Measurements\n• Understanding Symbols and Printreading\n• Study of Circuit Conductors\, Connections\, and Protection \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:   December 9 -15\, 2026Times: 8:30 am-4 pmDays:  (Wednesday -Tuesday – (No weekends)Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board RoadMember Cost :  $ 850NON Member: $ 1600 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/intro-to-industrial-electricity-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T232256Z CREATED:20260616T232254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T232256Z UID:10000329-1797271200-1797282000@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Welding- II DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This thirty-nine hour course is usually taken after the Intro to Welding class with a focus on Tig Welding. (often taken in the 4th or 5th year apprentice program) \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The sessions are designed to build a strong and advanced skill set foundation. Students will attend classroom and work shop sessions\, allowing the student to successfully complete simulation projects. GTAW-TiG \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nThis course is full. Please contact us for additional dates. \n\n\n\nDate:  December 14\, 2026 – February 8\, 2027 \n\n\n\nNo class 12/21\, 12/23\, 12/28\, 12/30/26 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Partner- York Technical High School \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 1195 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $1795 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/welding-ii/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T233920Z CREATED:20260616T233918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T233920Z UID:10000330-1799085600-1799096400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Pneumatics DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n Course Description:\nThis course focuses on Industrial Pneumatic Systems\nCourse Objectives:\nThe student will acquire the basics of Pneumatics and will learn to troubleshoot pneumatic systems down to the component level. Also introduced is Air Logic and understanding schematics. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n • Understanding symbols\n• Pneumatic safety\n• Basic controls & circuits\n• Standard fittings\, switches\, & valves\n• Troubleshooting \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  January 4 -February 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Partner-TBD \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 1025 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $1525 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/pneumatics/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T234330Z CREATED:20260616T234329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T234330Z UID:10000331-1799085600-1799096400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Shop Math 2 DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course presents a review of Algebra\, and teaches the Fundamentals of Plane Geometry\, Geometric Figures\, and Right-Angle Trigonometry. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon completion of the course the student will have an analytical approach to problem solving in understanding the fundamentals of Right-Angle Trigonometry\, and the Principles of Plane Geometry. \nCourse Outline:\nA. Plane Geometry – Geometric Figures \n\nGeometric Principles for Lines\, Angles\, and Polygons\nGeometric Principles for Circles\, and Lines & Angles of Circles\nPythagorean Theorem\nB. Trigonometry \n\nFunctions and Inverse Functions of Trigonometry\nSolving Right Triangles\nTrigonometry for Practical Machine Applications\nRight angle solutions\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: January 4 – March 3\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $695 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 1040 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/shop-math-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T003226Z CREATED:20260617T003224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T003226Z UID:10000333-1799085600-1799096400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Industrial Sensors DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course will provide students with a hands on training to familiarize them with various industrial sensor technologies\, detection methods & applications. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Course Objectives:\nDifferentiate sensor types and underlying technology. Also\, identify the best sensor for a particular application then program the sensors to reliably and accurately detect the target object.\nCourse Outline:\n• Proximity sensors\n• Photoelectric sensors\n• Thermocouples and RTD’s\n• Vision sensors\n• Fiberoptic sensors\n• Temperature controllers\n• Encoders\n• Counters\, Timers\, and Tachometers \nPrerequisite- Electricity 1 or a working knowledge of electricity or approval from our training team. \n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  January 4 – January 27\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 825 +book \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $1200 +book \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/industrial-sensors-2/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T002448Z CREATED:20260617T002445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T002448Z UID:10000332-1799172000-1799182800@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Mold Theory DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n The course is designed to introduce students to injection molding and to plastics\, understanding how plastic flows\, injection mold process\, and cooling systems. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n This course will give the student a basic knowledge of all things injection molding. \nCourse Outline: \n\nResins\nPlastic flow\nMolding Process\nThe cooling system\nMelt system\nBasic tool designs\nResins\nPlastic flow\nMolding Process\nThe cooling system\nMelt system\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  January 5 – February 11\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: T & TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 540 \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $ 800 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/mold-theory/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T003620Z CREATED:20260617T003619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T003620Z UID:10000334-1800381600-1800392400@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Jigs & Fixtures DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course is designed to give the student an understanding and working knowledge of how and why jigs and fixtures are designed and built as they are. Two fundamental tool design principles\, simplicity and economy\, are constantly stressed. The student will learn how to save money in production of a fixture by learning to be cost-effective while ensuring that the tool has the capacity to perform all its intended use/ function. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Upon completion of the course\, the student will understand jigs and fixtures\, their purpose in manufacturing\, and have a limited ability to assist in design and build. \nCourse Outline: \n\nBasic Types and Function of Jigs and Fixtures\nPurpose of Tool Design & consideration of design economics\, basic construction principles\nSupporting and locating principles\nDesigning and constructing\nWelding and inspection tooling\nTool Materials\nClamping and Work-holding Principles\nTool Drawings\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate:  January 19 – March 2\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: T & TH \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Location: MA Training Center 3405 Board Road \n\n\n\nCost (member) $ 540+ book \n\n\n\nCost (non member) $ 800 +book \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/jigs-fixtures/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T015443Z CREATED:20260617T015442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T015443Z UID:10000335-1801504800-1801515600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Tooling Manufacturing Practices DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course offers an audit of the operation and function of the following machines: Cut-off Saw\, Band Saw\, Pedestal Grinder\, Belt Sander\, Drill Press\, Lathe\, Vertical Milling Machine\, Surface Grinder\, Heat Treatment\, Honing Machine\, etc. Student will have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n Students will have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment. This course is designed through classroom theory and visits to manufacturing facilities to provide this necessary foundational knowledge. This course covers basic processes and machinery used in the job shop\, tool room\, or small manufacturing facility\, as well as the advanced equipment used in larger operations. This course also covers material physical properties\, testing\, and treatment. Quality measurement and gauging\, process planning\, and manufacturing systems are included. \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \n\nQuality systems/assurances\nMeasurement and gaging\nMaterial properties\, thermal properties\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: February 1 – March 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $585+ book \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 900 +book \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/tooling-manufacturing-practices/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T015941Z CREATED:20260617T015926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T015941Z UID:10000336-1801504800-1801515600@macentralpa.org SUMMARY:Electrical Print Reading & Panel Wiring DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n This course provides a comprehensive\, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete\, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building\, including wire termination\, wire sizing\, wire color coding\, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature\, raceway utilization\, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety\, precision\, and adherence to industry standards. \n \n\n \n\n Objectives & Outline\n The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish\, understand and apply various wiring techniques\, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation\, electrical bonding\, and the use of hand tools\, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading. \n\nOverview of control cabinets and their components\nTechniques for proper wire termination and sizing\nGuidelines for wire color coding and labeling\nCommon industrial connector types and nomenclature\nEffective raceway utilization in control cabinets\nIntroduction to essential hand tools and wire preparation techniques\nPrinciples of electrical bonding and application of Ohm’s Law\nReading and interpreting electrical symbols and annotations\nStep-by-step assembly and wiring of a control cabinet with Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI\nEnsuring safety\, compliance\, and adherence to industry standards in panel building\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: February 1 -22\, 2027 \n\n\n\nDays: M & W \n\n\n\nTimes: 6-9 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York PA 17406 \n\n\n\nMember Cost:   $ 875 \n\n\n\nNON Member: $ 1100 \n\n\n\n \n \n Class Registration Form\n \n Open Form\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \nSorry\, but registration is currently full for this course. URL:https://macentralpa.org/event/electrical-print-reading-panel-wiring/ LOCATION:MA Training Center\, 3405 Board Road\, York\, PA\, 17406\, United States CATEGORIES:Course,Trade & Technical END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR