Coronal Polishing | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceRepairing

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish Language

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionManual DexterityMultilimb CoordinationOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSelective Attention

Tasks

Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring the
Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further
Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.

Technology

Spreadsheet softwareWord processing software

Tools

Air grindersAngle grindersBelt sandersBuffing wheelsCleaning scrapersDial bore gaugesDial indicatorsDigital height gaugesDigital micrometersElectric sander-polishersFile cardsFinishersFlat cold chiselsMeasuring tapesOrbit polishers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-9022.00	Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Hand tools and power grinders — operate routinely with reduced oversight to sand, clean, and polish parts to specification in a mid-volume production environment.
Workpiece dimensions — measure, compare to engineering tolerances, and mark independently to ensure grinding and polishing standards are consistently met.
Surface defects — assess, categorize, and mark for appropriate repair methods without requiring step-by-step direction on a standard production run.
Grinding and polishing equipment — monitor during operation to detect irregular sounds, vibrations, or output quality issues and make basic adjustments.
Workpieces — load, align, and secure onto equipment or work tables with proper tool selection across a variety of part sizes and shapes.
Templates and blueprints — read independently to determine workpiece layout and saw-out dimensions before beginning finishing operations.
Deburring and scraping tasks — perform on metal, wood, or composite parts using appropriate hand tools with consistent quality output.
Routine equipment maintenance — perform including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn abrasive attachments to keep tools in working condition.
Finished parts — test in working machinery or compare against templates to verify quality before releasing to the next production stage.
Production quality data — record and update in spreadsheet software to support batch tracking and quality control reporting.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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