The Apollo Toolmaker Apprenticeship program is a 640 hours of related technical instruction “RTI” and 8000 hours of on the job training. Classes start in September of each year and conclude in May. The apprentice will finish schooling hours during the 3rd year and spend the 4th year only on the job training only. Classes are 2 nights per week from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. The Toolmaker apprenticeship is certified for the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council and Apollo will take care of most of the paperwork for the apprentice and company. All apprentices must be working for a company prior to enrollment. The price for the apprenticeship is $8,500.00 and this includes all fees and books. Our instructors are local Toolmakers with many years of experience that are certified in teaching by the state of Ohio.
Related Instruction Outline – Toolmaker
| Hours | |
| Blueprint Reading | 36 |
| Technical Mathematics | 36 |
| Dimensional Metrology | 36 |
| Industrial Health and Safety (OSHA 30) | 36 |
| Machining Processes 1 | 84 |
| Machining Processes 2 | 84 |
| Machining Processes 3 | 84 |
| AutoCAD | 36 |
| Robotics | 36 |
| CNC 1 | 60 |
| CNC 2 | 60 |
| CAM | 40 |
| Professional Development | 12 |
| 640 |
On-The-Job Training
APPROXIMATE HOURS
- Engine Lathe – 2000
- Mills – 2000
- Grinders – 500
- Boring Machine & Jig Bore – 300
- Heat Treat – 100
- Health and Safety – 300
- Inspection – 500
- CNC Lathe operation and setup – 1000
- CNC Mill operation and setup – 1000
- CNC Lathe/Mill Programming – 300
TOTAL HOURS: 8000