Diploma Programs

Machine Tool Operations

machine tool workshop

Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: Due to the ever increasing demands of industries and the shortage of highly skilled workers, we have been requested to offer a higher level of competence in Machine Tool Operations. This program is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment immediately upon completion of the community college program.

Occupational Objectives:

CNC Operator Tool & Die Maker Trainee
Shop Foreman CNC Manufacturing Technician
Machinist CNC Programmer

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements for the College, entry into the Machine Tool Operations curriculum requires proficiency in high school mathematics, blueprint reading, and algebra and one unit of trigonometry or equivalent.

Program Requirements: The curriculum in Machine Tool Operations is a two year program encompassing instruction in the many areas required for competence as a machinist. The core of the program is designed to assure proficiency in mathematics, blueprint reading and general education. It will provide the student with a background that will allow him/her to adapt to a variety of specialized jobs in the manufacturing industry. Upon completion of the program the student will be awarded a Diploma in Machine Tool Operations.

Program Features: The program is designed to be modular. A student can complete the certificate program in Machine Tool Operations and continue, if he/she desires, to earn the diploma in one additional year. The certificate program stresses conventional machining. The diploma program stresses computer-controlled hardware and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
DRF Elective 3 0 3
MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I 2 3 3
MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II 2 3 3
WEL 123 Arc Welding I 2 3 3
TOTAL 12 9 15
         
  Second Semester      
ENG 100 Basic Occup. Communication 3 0 3
MTH 104 Applied Technical Mathematics II 3 0 3
MAC 163  Machine Shop Practices III 2 3 3
MAC 164 Machine Shop Practices IV 2 3 3
MAC 116 Machinist Handbook 2 0 2
SDV 106 Prep. for Employment 1 0 1
  TOTAL 13 6 15
         
  Third Semester      
MAC 231 Adv. Precision Machining I 2 3 3
MAC 241 Adv. Precision Procedures I 2 3 3
MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I 2 3 3
WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding 2 3 3
PSY Elective 3 0 3
  TOTAL 12 8 15
         
  Fourth Semester      
MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control II 2 3 3
MAC 209 Standards, Measurements and
Calculations 		3 0 3
MAC 232 Adv. Precision Machining II 2 3 3
MAC 242 Adv. Precision Procedures II 2 3 3
DRF 200 Surv. of Computer Aided Drafting 3 2 4
  TOTAL 12 11 16

Total Credits for Diploma in Machine Tool Operations 61