Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

Program Description:

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines.  Included is instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts.  Also included is instruction in the operation and maintenance of computerized equipment.

Career Certificate

• MST 1115 - Power Machinery I 5 SH
• MST 1125 - Power Machinery II 5 SH
• MST 1313 - Basic Shop Mathematics 3 SH
• MST 1413 - Blueprint Reading 3 SH
• MST 1423 - Advanced Blueprint Reading 3 SH
• MST 1613 - Precision Layout 3 SH
• MST 2135 - Power Machinery III 5 SH
• Approved Technical Elective 3 SH*

Technical Certificate

• MST 2144 - Power Machinery IV 4 SH
• MST 2714 - Computer Numerical Control Operations I 4 SH
• MST 2724 - Computer Numerical Control Operations II 4 SH
• MST 2813 - Metallurgy 3 SH

• OR

• Approved Technical Elective 3 SH*

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH

• OR

• SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education 60-61 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.