Stengthen Your Program with Mastercam Instructor Training
Our Summer Teacher Training program is designed with you, the instructor in mind. Not only will we teach you to use Mastercam—you’ll learn how to teach your students to use Mastercam effectively. Collaborative, hands-on training lets you experience the projects in much the same way your students would. In addition, classes are kept small so we can focus on the needs of the group.
Learn Mastercam and Interact With Other Instructors
Attending Mastercam Summer Teacher Training will give you an opportunity to learn Mastercam without the typical distractions. Interact and network with other Mastercam teachers from across North America.
Enroll early and tell your colleagues about Mastercam Summer Teacher Training!
2011 Bonus
2011 BONUS: Each instructor that attends a 2011 STT class receives a FREE Mastercam University course. You can choose a class that compliments and reinforces what you learned, or choose something completely different to expand your knowledge. You must register for your Mastercam U class by September 1, 2011.
SPECIAL PRICING: $375 per course (that's $175 off the standard price of $550!)
This special pricing is valid for the following:
- Instructors that attended Mastercam STT in 2010, 2009, or 2008 pay just $375 per class
- The first instructor from a school pays $550, but every other instructor from that school pays just $375 per class.
- Bring a friend and they pay $375 per class.
- Instructors that attend more than one class this summer pay $550 for the first class, and just $375 for each additional class.
Don't qualify for the $175 discount? Sign up by April 29 to save $50!*
*The early registration discount cannot be combined with other offers. The maximum you can save off of one class is $175. For those of you who will be attending two classes, if you register by April 29, you will save $50 off the first class and $175 off the second.
Budgeting Information
Registration – $550 per class
Gig Harbor Hotel and Meals – a local hotel has agreed to a special deal for Summer Teacher Training attendees. This rate is $103 + tax per night and includes free breakfast and a $10 voucher towards dinner in their restaurant. Lunches are included in the training.
Gig Harbor Transportation – the Kitsap Airporter provides service between Seattle/Tacoma International Airport and Gig Harbor for approximately $30 round trip. We will provide transportation between Gig Harbor hotels and the training site each day.
Contact us at TeacherInfo@mastercam.com for information on Vincennes hotel and transportation information.
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Course |
Cost |
Location |
Description |
June 27-July 1
8 AM – 5 PM
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Mastercam Art
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$550 |
Gig Harbor, Washington -
CNC Software Educational Office |
Add flair and personality to projects with Mastercam Art! Import original art and photographs; build complex sculptural models; and learn tricks, tips, and toolpath strategies. In this class you will apply the theoretical with the practical and the mechanical with the artistic. Using the basic Art tools you learn in this class, you will be able to create projects that can wow! Most instructional time is spent in the classroom.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Iven May
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July 11-15
8 AM – 5 PM
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Basic Projects
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$550 |
Gig Harbor, Washington -
CNC Software Educational Office |
Get the tools to start teaching a project based curriculum! In this class, you will learn introductory projects such as a nameplate and medallion. You will work through the projects much as your students will, including machining, and learn how to deal with common issues that may come up for your students.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Dan Newby
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July 11-15
8 AM – 5 PM
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Mastercam Multiaxis Mill
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$550 |
Gig Harbor, Washington -
CNC Software Educational Office |
Learn the multiaxis machining strategies that will allow your students to create more complex parts. In addition to learning multiaxis toolpaths, topics include: the capabilities and advantages that multiaxis toolpaths provide over conventional 3-axis toolpaths; how to identify common multiaxis configurations; and understanding the difference between multiaxis positioning and simultaneous toolpaths.
Prerequisites: Prior Mastercam experience and instructor permission required to register for this course. To arrange instructor permission, email us at teacherinfo@mastercam.com or call 1-800-ASK-MCAM.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Will Slota
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July 18-22
8 AM – 5 PM
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Intermediate Projects
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$550 |
Gig Harbor, Washington -
CNC Software Educational Office |
This class adds a level of complexity over the basic project class. Class time will be divided between the classroom and the lab to produce the projects designed in class. Mastercam Mill and Mastercam Art will be used to work through the design process, CNC setup and CNC machining to familiarize yourself with potential problems that might be encountered in your classrooms.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission or completion of either Mastercam Fundamentals or Basic Projects. On the first day, Intermediate Projects will quickly review the basics of part design as well as pocket and contour toolpaths. If you are not yet comfortable with those concepts, the Fundamentals or Basic Projects classes will likely better suit your needs. To arrange instructor permission, email us at teacherinfo@mastercam.com or call 1-800-ASK-MCAM.
Instructor: Dustin Spieth
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July 18-22
8 AM – 5 PM
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Mastercam Fundamentals
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$550 |
Gig Harbor, Washington |
Don't even know where to start? This class is for you! This class is designed to take the complete beginner from feeling intimidated to feeling comfortable working with the tools in Mastercam. It will cover basic drawing techniques and commands, basic tool paths, importing geometry and graphic files, and is intended to give you teaching ideas to take back with you. The majority of the time will be spent in the classroom.
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Bob Werner
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July 26-28
8 AM – 5 PM
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Mastercam Certification |
$550 |
Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana |
This course is designed to prepare you to become a certified Mastercam instructor and will deliver at least the minimum skills and information required for certification. These skills include, but are not limited to, the following: Creating geometry in 3D, Creating Solids, working with planes along with Contour, Pocket and Drill Toolpaths. Classroom time will be divided between guided Mastercam U lessons, lecture, and hands-on experience in the lab.
HTEC Network members may be eligible to receive tuition discounts through a grant with the Gene Haas Foundation. Contact us for more information.
Notes: This is a three-day class in Vincennes, Indiana. Taking this course will not necessarily result in becoming certified. You must past the certification exam and meet certain program requirements in order to implement a certification program at your school and begin certifying students.
Prerequisite: Specified coursework in Mastercam University online training (registration is included in the cost of the course) Register early enough to allow you time to complete this coursework.
Instructor: Doug Bowman
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August 1-5
8 AM – 5 PM
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Mastercam Lathe |
$550 |
Gig Harbor, Washington -
CNC Software Educational Office |
Expand your lathe skills! Learn how to better utilize your lathe through projects such as a brass top, a mini bat, and chess pieces. This class is not offered every year. If you have a lathe and need to make better use of it, now is the time!
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Will Slota
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