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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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate safe, precise and efficient programming, set up, and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools and manual machine tools
2.  Apply industry standard implementation of quality measurement and inspection techniques
3.  Design efficient parts and programs using an industry accepted Computer-Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) application
4.  Read and interpret technical prints, dimensions and tolerances
5.  Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make correct and timely operational and quality control decisions
6.  Demonstrate professionalism skills necessary to be successful on the job
7.  Effectively communicate to build collaborative relationships with supervisors and colleagues

First Semester

MAC 1000	Machine Shop Safety	1
MAC 1001	Introduction to Machine Shop	3
MAC 1002	Print Reading for Machinists	3
MAC 1010	Introduction to Engine Lathe	3
MAC 1020	Introduction to Milling Machine	3
MAT 1150 or MAT 1420 or MAT 1440 or MAT 2410+	Technical Mathematics (MAT 1150) or College Trigonometry (MAT 1420) or Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440) or Calculus I or higher (MAT 2410 or higher)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

 

Second Semester

MAC 2001	Intro to CNC Turning Operations	3
MAC 2005	Intro to CNC Milling Operations	3
MAC 2002	CNC Turning Operations II	3
MAC 2006	CNC 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 1130	Metrology	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.