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| Machine Tool Technology Certificate |
Industrial & Trade Technology |
Total Units: 38.5 |
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Term Effective:
Fall 2005
Description:
The Machine Tool Technology Career Certificate offers both theoretical and hands-on training related to lathes, vertical mills, drill press, hand tools, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) lathes and mills, and Computer Aided Machining (CAM). A student enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with his or her hands, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude and enjoy working in a shop environment.
Technological advances and continued expansion of the machine tool industry have increased the demands for well trained entry level technicians both locally and state-wide. Individuals with certificate level knowledge of CNC lathes and mills and CAM are especially in demand. Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. For students interested in an Associate Degree, a Machine Tool major is available.
Individuals who complete the Machine Tool certificate program should be able to find employment as an entry level Machine Tool apprentice, CNC technician, or machine operator. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas, including machine shops, manufacturing industries, industrial machinery and equipment, measuring and controlling devices, and beverage product manufacturers.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Machine Tool Technology Certificate program are:
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Complete 38.5 units from
- Machine Tool Technology Requirements
| Machine Tool Technology Requirements - complete 38.50 units |
| APTECH 55 | Basic Drafting Skills | 1.50 |
| APTECH 56 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting | 2.00 |
| IED 90A | Technical Mathematics | 3.00 |
| IED 90B | Technical Mathematics | 3.00 |
| MACH 51A | Beginning Machine Tool Technology | 2.00 |
| MACH 51B | Advanced Machine Tool Technology | 2.00 |
| MACH 52 | Blueprint Reading for Machine and Related Industries | 3.00 |
| MACH 53 | Metrology | 4.00 |
| MACH 61A | Ferrous Metallurgy | 3.00 |
| MACH 61B | Non-Ferrous Metallurgy | 3.00 |
| MACH 80A | Introduction to Computer Numeric Control Lathe | 5.00 |
| MACH 80B | Introduction to Computer Numeric Control Mill | 5.00 |
| WELD 70A | Beginning Welding- Introduction to Basic Fundamentals | 2.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2005
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Term Inactive:
Summer 2007
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Course Prerequisites and Advisories:
Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories;
that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course.
Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers
in the Program Requirements section.
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