Student Catalog 2016-2017

Industrial Machining Technician Certificate (IM61)

The Industrial Machining Technician certificate program provides the skills necessary to use tools and equipment to form and machine various materials, interpret drawings and produce sketches for machine tool applications, and demonstrate advanced machining operations performed on CNC machines. Topics include basic machine tool skills and common mechanical repairs; metallurgy principles; precision measurement and quality control procedures; production methods; and setup, operation, and programming of CNC machinery, as well as CAD/CAM. In addition to technical skills, critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized throughout.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find entry-level employment as machining/CNC machining technicians or machine tool maintenance technicians in a variety of settings that require precision manufacturing skills.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 17 credit hours

Curriculum

Required Courses

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

3

IDSY 1260Machine Tool for Industrial Repairs

4

 

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

-or-

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

 

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

3

Occupational Elective(s) AMCA, AUMF, ELCR, IDSY, MCHT, MEGT

3