Precision Machining and Manufacturing, AAS

Program Start Date: Fall
Minimum Program Length: 84 academic weeks; 6 terms day; 67 credits
Program ID:  AAS.MTT
Curriculum Code: 35370

Program Description

Precision Machining and Manufacturing students learn to set up and operate all standard machine tools. They acquire knowledge and skills in mathematics, blueprint reading, drafting, metals and heat treatment, precision measuring equipment, and computer numerical control (CNC).

Practical Experience

Students gain experience in reading blueprints and in setting up and operating standard machine tools and CNC machines to produce precision metal parts.

Professional Opportunities

Maintenance machinist, tool room machinist, CNC operator, tool, and die maker, tool and die repairer, CNC set up and programmer.

Unique Aspects

The completion of this program will prepare students to pursue national credentials. The Machine Tool Technology Program adheres to the credentialing requirements of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, 10565 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030, Phone (703) 352-4971

EEDA Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.
2. Manufacturing machined projects using logic, information retrieval and related technology.
3. Apply industry related mathematics needed to perform job related tasks.
4. Machine parts to industry standards of tolerance and finish using manual machine tools.
5. Machine parts to industry standards of tolerance and finish using computer numerical controlled machine tools.