Training Courses for the NJIT Community
The NJIT Makerspace offers a variety of training courses to educate members on the safe and proper use of our equipment.
Training Courses
Makerspace training courses are designed to educate members on the safe and proper use of our equipment and the policies and procedures of the space.
Make 101 - Introduction to the Makerspace
Prerequsites: None
Description: The starting point for new members, this course introduces users to the policies and safety procedures of the space and provides basic training for simple hand tools.
Make 102 - Introduction to Laser Engraving and Cutting
Prerequsites: Make 101
Description: An introductory course required to use the Makerspace's Laser Engravers. Briefly covers the basics of laser engraving and cutting including basic maintenance and operation, file preparation, starting, monitoring, and removing a jobs.
Make 103 - Introduction to 3D Printing
Prerequsites: Make 101
Description: An introductory course required to use the Makerspace's FDM 3D printers. Briefly covers the basics of 3D printing including basic operation, model preparation and slicing, starting, monitoring, and removing a print.
Make 105 - Intro to Metrology
Prerequisites: Make 101
Description: Make 105 covers the basics of utilizing common engineering measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) and reading of engineering drawings. Trainees will have a hands-on opportunity to measure a test part with measuring tools at the conclusion of the training.
Make 203 - Intro to SLA 3D Printing
Prerequisites: Make 101, Make 103
Description: Building on Make 103, Make 203 covers stereolithographic 3D printing, a printing process that involves curing a photopolymer resin layer-by-layer. Briefly covers design considerations, slicing, starting and removing prints.
Make 240 - Introduction to Woodshop Machinery
Prerequisites: Make 101
Description: Make 240 covers the basics of woodworking and protocols related to the wood shop, specifically five main pieces of equipment: table saw, band saw, miter saw, drill press, and sanders. A hands-on component is also included and required during this training for students to be given wood shop access privileges.