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Machine Tool Technology One-Year Certificate

Students who successfully complete all Machine Tool Technology, One-year Certificate requirements will be able to:

  • Set up and safely operate manual machine tools, including knee-mills, lathes, drill press, band saw, surface grinder, and other machine shop equipment and an intermediate level.
  • Set up and operate various CNC Virtical Machining Centers and CNC Turning Centers at an intermediate level.
  • Read, write, and edit CNC machine code (G&M code).
  • Understand technical drawings.
  • Demonstrate good inspection skills.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for One-year Certificate programs. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Machine Tool Technology, One-year Certificate Program Map.

Computation

MA3. 409Mathematics for Machinists

4
or
MTH 075Variables and Linear Equations

4
MTH 075 or higher will fulfill program requirements.

Communication

Communication

3

IN4. 164 Technical Writing for CTE or WLD 151 Technical Writing for Welders is recommended.

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Human Relations

Human Relations

3

MT3. 802 Service Skills for Technicians is recommended.

See the Related Instruction Requirements section for a list of approved courses.

Program Courses

MA3. 396Manufacturing Processes I

6
MA3. 397Manufacturing Processes II

6
MA3. 398Manufacturing Processes III

6
MA3. 405Inspection I

2
MA3. 406Inspection II

2
MA3. 416CNC: Special Projects

4
MA3. 420CNC: Mill

4
MA3. 421CNC: Lathe

4
MA3. 431Basic Print Reading: Metals

2

Total Credit Hours: 46