Manufacturing Essentials
Manufacturing Essentials are exclusive training options for companies provided by PRCC Workforce Education. These training options allow employees to gain foundational skills to enhance productivity and expand employees’ understanding in crucial areas of their job.
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NFPA 70e Training
Class Description:
Electrical hazards are among the most dangerous risks in any workplace. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, assess, and reduce those risks in compliance with the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace.
Objectives:
- Shock and arc flash hazard recognition
- Risk assessment and job safety planning
- Proper use of PPE and approach boundaries
- Lockout/Tagout and energized work procedures
- OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance essentials
May 19, 2026
8:00am - 4:00pm
Melissa Hopkins
(601) 554 - 4655
mhopkins@prcc.edu
$200
*Lunch included
Woodall Center
906 Sullivan Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Precision Measurement
Class Description:
This introductory course provides the essential foundation for success in modern manufacturing by combining precision measurement skills with applied shop math and metric system knowledge. Students will learn to properly use and read a variety of precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges, while strengthening their ability to apply basic arithmetic, fractions, decimals, and unit conversions in measurement tasks.
Who Should Attend?
- Manufacturing Workers
- High School Students
- Fabrication or Production Workers
- Skilled Trades Apprentices
- Automotive/Diesel Tech Students
- Construction Workers
- Quality Control Personnel
- Hobbyists
June 1 & June 3
*2 day session
8:30am - 3:30pm
Melissa Hopkins
(601) 554 - 4655
mhopkins@prcc.edu
$50
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Woodall Center
906 Sullivan Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing
Class Description:
This introductory level class teaches the foundational skills required to interpret technical drawings, engineering prints, and shop sketches used in production, fabrication, and inspection. Students will learn to translate 2D drawings into 3D models, enabling them to understand design intent, ensure part accuracy, and reduce manufacturing errors.
Who Should Attend?
- Machinists
- Tool and Die Makers
- Assembly Technicians
- Quality Inspecors
- Manufacturing Technicnians
- Entry-Level Manufacturing Employees
June 8 - 10
*3 day Session
8:00am - 1:00pm
Melissa Hopkins
(601) 554 - 4655
mhopkins@prcc.edu
$50
Woodall Center
906 Sullivan Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402