Machine Tool Technology (Two Year), CC

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare students for the beginning level of employment as machinists. Instruction involves making computations relating to work dimensions, tooling, feeds and speeds of machining. It also emphasizes benchwork, use of lathes, shapers, milling machines, grinders and drills; the use of precision measuring instruments, such as layout tools, micrometers and gauges; methods of machining various metals; blueprint reading; and the layout of machine parts. During the second year of the program, students will learn advanced machining processes which include basic and intermediate CNC programming, advanced machine shop math, advanced blueprint reading and surface grinding methods.

1st Year

Summer Session

• MST 2926 - Supervised Work Experience 6 SH or

• Approved electives

Completion Award: Career Certificate (One Year) 37 SH

2nd Year

Approved Electives:

• MST 2135 - Power Machinery III 5 SH
• MST 2714 - Computer Numerical Control Operations I 4 SH

Completion Award: Career Certificate (Two Year) 65 SH

 A CPAS exam is required to graduate from this program.