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 Vertical 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

MTOL 140Mathematics 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

MTOL 101Manufacturing Processes I

6

MTOL 102Manufacturing Processes II

6

MTOL 103Manufacturing Processes III

6

MTOL 111CNC I: Mill

4

MTOL 112CNC II: Lathe

4

MTOL 113CNC III: Applied Machining

4

MTOL 121Inspection I

2

MTOL 122Inspection II

2

MTOL 130Basic Print Reading: Metals

2

Total Credit Hours: 46