Precision Machining Technology Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting all semesters of each academic year. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester certificate in Precision Machining Technology and enter the workforce. This certificate is earned with successful completion of both the Manual Machining and CNC Machining certificates. Students explore CNC lathe turning and milling operations. This certificate program builds on the Manual Machining certificate and introduces students to computer numerical control (CNC) turning and milling operations, exposure to Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Machining (CAD/CAM) for 2-axis machining, lathe programming, and CNC systems. Students also learn proficiencies in metrology. This program prepares students for entry-level careers in machining and manufacturing.

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First Semester

MAC 1000Machine Shop Safety

1

MAC 1001Introduction to Machine Shop

3

MAC 1002Print Reading for Machinists

3

MAC 1010Introduction to Engine Lathe

3

MAC 1020Introduction to Milling Machine

3

MATH MAT 1150/1420/1440/2410

3

Total Credit Hours:16
 

Second Semester

MAC 2001Intro to CNC Turning Operations

3

MAC 2005Intro to CNC Milling Operations

3

MAC 2002CNC Turning Operations II

3

MAC 2006CNC Milling Operations II

3

MAC 2043 or MAC 2040 Mastercam (MAC 2043) or CAD/CAM 2D (MAC 2040)

3

Total Credit Hours:15
 

Third Semester

MTE 1130Metrology

3

Total Credit Hours:3
 

Total Credit Hours: 34

Important Program Notes:

Students in the Precision Machining Technology program enter as a cohort. All students must be full-time and register for all the program classes each semester. The classes in the first and second semesters are organized in 7.5 week blocks. The classes are scheduled sequentially with the competencies learned in each class building on the students' skills and preparing them for the next group of classes. Manual Machining must be completed before taking CNC Machining.