Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

Program Description:

Precision Manufacturing and Engineering Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to manufacture precision parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.  Included is instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines.  In addition, individuals use 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 1114 - Power Machinery I 4
• MST 1124 - Power Machinery II 4
• MST 1313 - Machine Tool Mathematics 3
• MST 1413 - Blueprint Reading 3
• MST 1423 - Advanced Blueprint Reading 3
• MST 1613 - Precision Layout 3
• MST 2714 - Computer Numerical Control Operations I 4
• Approved Technical Electives 6 SH*

Technical Certificate

• MST 2134 - Power Machinery III 4
• MST 2144 - Power Machinery IV 4
• MST 2724 - Computer Numerical Control Operations II 4
• Approved Technical Electives 3 SH*

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1033 - Technical English 3 OR  ENG 1113 - English Composition I  / ENG 1114 - English Composition I  3-4 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 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 1033 - Technical Mathematics  OR  MAT 1313 - College Algebra  / MAT 1314 - College Algebra  or higher OR  any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education 60-62 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirements:

• Orientation - 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. The RST/LLS 1312 graduation requirement will be waived for CTE students who have successfully obtained the Smart Start Credential and can submit the credential prior to applying for graduation.
• Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.