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CNC Programmer/Operator Certificate

This program is designed to prepare people to be CNC Programmers/Operators. The curriculum emphasizes programming and operation of both milling and turning CNC equipment. Additionally, the student will receive instruction in these important related areas: machine tool operation and applications, mathematics, and drafting/CAD.

 

Program Requirements

CADMD 243 Introduction to AutoCAD (3)
MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)
MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)
MT 210 CNC Programming I (3)
MT 211 CNC Programming II (3)
MT 214 CAD/CAM Systems (3)
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I (4)
TECH 110 Technical Mathematics II (4)
Electives: Select from CADMD 244, 245; MT 212, 215 (6)

Program Total: 32 credits

Hydraulics Certificate

This program is designed for students who are working on machines in industry that have fluid control devices.

 

Program Requirements

AMATH 100 Basic Math for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 103 Geometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 106 Applied Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 107 Trigonometry & Shop Applications I (2)
APHYS 100 Applied Physics (2)
DRAFT 101 Drafting Essentials (2)
DRAFT 102 Drafting Conventions and Symbols (2)
ELECT 100 Electric Wiring I (2)
ELECT 170 Electricity Non-Electrical Trades (2)
HYDR 101 Fundamental of Hydraulics (2)
HYDR 102 Hydraulic Pumps (2)
HYDR 103 Hydraulic Controls (2)
HYDR 104 Basic Hydraulic Circuits (2)
HYDR 106 Pneumatics (2)
MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I (2)
PLUMB 101 Fundamentals of Plumbing (2)

Program Total: 34 credits

 

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Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate

This program trains students for a company’s individual workplace needs. Students complete a core program and then focus in one or several technical areas.

 

Program Requirements

AMATH 100 Basic Mathematics for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
ELECT 100 Electric Wiring I (2)
MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I (2)
PLUMB 101 Fundamentals of Plumbing (2)
WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
Select one drafting or blueprint reading course from the following:
DRAFT 101, 102, 115; ELECT 113; CADMD 141 (2-3)
Select one OSHA mandated safety elective from ELECT 120 or
MT 120 (2)
Select technical courses from the following areas: (18)
(Air Conditioning) HVACR 101, 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109
(Applied Math) AMATH 103, 106, 107, 108, 110
(Applied Physics) APHYS 100
(Business) BUS 109, 242
(Drafting) DRAFT 101, 102, 105; CADMD 141
(Hydraulics) HYDR 101, 103, 106
(Industrial Electricity) ELECT 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110,
111, 112, 113, 114, 120, 150, 201, 202, 203, 204,
206, 207, 208, 209 210, 298, 299
(Information Technology) ITAPP 101
(Manufacturing Technology) MT 101, 102, 120, 220, 221
(Millwright) MILL 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108
(Plumbing/Pipefitting) PLUMB 102, 103, 104
(Welding) WELD 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 201, 202

Program Total: 34-35 credits

 

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Machinist Certificate

This program prepares students to enter machinist craft fields. Machinist training teaches students to custom build metal devices in both a job shop or a manufacturing establishment.

 

Program Requirements

AMATH 100 Basic Math for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 103 Geometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for Mechanical Trades (2)
CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)
CADMD 243 Introduction to AutoCAD (3)
MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)
MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)
MT 105 Metal Working Processes III (3)
MT 210 CNC Programming I (3)
MT 211 CNC Programming II (3)
MT 220 Metallurgy - Ferrous (2)

Program Total: 31 credits

Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. Degree

This program prepares personnel for a wide range of manufacturing related occupations. These include machine operator, machinist, CNC operator, CNC programmer, and robotics programmer. Coursework includes basic machine shop operations and processes, CNC machine operation and programming,
CAD/CAM fundamentals, robotics and automated manufacturing applications. This program prepares technicians to operate, program, design and install manufacturing, assembly and materials handling equipment. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this program should consult an enrollment advisor regarding transfer information.

 

I. General Education Core (20)

Area A: Communication (6 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)

Select one course from the list for Area B on pages 50-52. (3)

Area C: Mathematics (4 credits)

TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I (4) required

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (4 credits)

TECH 221 Technical Physics I (4) required
Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
Select one course from the list for Area E on pages 50-52. (3)

 

II. Area of Concentration/Program Requirements (39)

CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)
CADMD 243 Introduction to Auto-CAD (3)
MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)
MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)
MT 105 Metal Working Processes III (3)
MT 210 CNC Programming I (3)
MT 211 CNC Programming II (3)
MT 212 Introduction to Robotics (3)
MT 214 CAD/CAM Systems (3)
MT 215 Manufacturing Systems (4)
TECH 110 Technical Mathematics II (4)
TECH 222 Technical Physics II (4)

 

III. Electives (2)

Select from CADMD 244; HYDR 101; WELD 101 (2)

Program Total: 61 credits

Manufacturing Technology Certificate

This certificate program is designed for individuals who do not seek the associate degree, yet still want the technical skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment in the field of manufacturing. The curriculum provides instruction for such occupations as machine operator, machinist, and CNC operator.

 

Program Requirements

CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)
MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)
MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)
MT 210 CNC Programming I (3)
MT 212 Introduction to Robotics (3)
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics (4)
Select from CADMD 243, 244; CET 103; ELECT 103; HYDR 101; MT
211, 214, 215, 220; WELD 101 (12)

Program Total: 31 credits

 

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Millwright Certificate

This program trains students to move and install various metalworking machines according to a firm’s management requests. Millwrights are high-skilled workers trained to dismantle, operate, repair, or lubricate industrial machinery. They are skilled in the use of basic tools and machinery and can read blueprints and schematic designs.

 

Program Requirements

AMATH 100 Basic Mathematics for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
DRAFT 101 Drafting Essentials (2)
DRAFT 102 Drafting Conventions & Symbols (2)
DRAFT 115 Blueprint Reading for the Mechanical Trades (2)
HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics (2)
HYDR 106 Pneumatics (2)
MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I (2)
MILL 102 Industrial Maintenance Techniques II (2)
MILL 103 Lubrication (2)
MILL 105 Rigging (2)
MILL 106 Power Train Elements (2)
MILL 107 Machine Vibration Analysis I (2)
WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)
WELD 102 Horizontal Welding and Brazing (2)
Select from MILL 108; PLUMB 101 (2)

Program Total: 32 credits

Tool And Die Making A.A.S. Degree

The Tool and Die Making curriculum meets the standards of the United States Bureau of Apprenticeship which requires a minimum of 144 contact hours of related classroom instruction per year for an apprenticeship. The program is coordinated with area firms.

 

I. General Education Core (19-20)

Area A: Communication (6 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C or better (3)
COMM 101 Principles of Communication (3)

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)

Select one course from Area B on pages 50-52. (3)

Area C: Mathematics (4)

AMATH 100 Basic Math for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (3-4 credits)

Select one course from Area D on pages 50-52.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)

Select one course from Area E on pages 50-52. (3)

 

II. Area of Concentration/Program Requirements (41)

AMATH 103 Geometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 106 Applied Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 107 Trigonometry & Shop Applications for the
Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 108 Compound Angles for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 110 Gearing & Cams for the Skilled Trades (2)
CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)
CADMD 243 Introduction to Auto-CAD (3)
DRAFT 105 Design Applications for Mechanical Trades (2)
HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics (2)
HYDR 106 Pneumatics (2)
MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I (2)
MT 101 Metal Working Processes I (3)
MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)
MT 105 Metal Working Processes III (3)
MT 220 Metallurgy - Ferrous (2)
TOOL 101 Tool and Dies Processes (2)
TOOL 102 Tool and Die Maintenance (2)
WELD 101 Principles of Flat Welding (2)

Program Total: 60 credits

Tool and Die Making Certificate

This curriculum prepares students to reconstruct and rebuild dies, maintain old dies, replace punches and redress, make adjustments on draw dies, redress and keep equipment to quality performance while in production.

 

Program Requirements

AMATH 100 Basic Math for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 101 Algebra for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 103 Geometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 106 Applied Trigonometry for the Skilled Trades (2)
AMATH 107 Trigonometry and Shop Applications for the
Skilled Trades (2)
CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I (3)
CADMD 243 Introduction to Auto-CAD (3)
DRAFT 105 Design Applications for Mechanical Trades (2)
HYDR 101 Fundamentals of Hydraulics (2)
HYDR 106 Pneumatics (2)
TOOL 101 Tool and Die Processes (2)
TOOL 102 Tool and Die Maintenance (2)
MT 101 MetaL Working Processes I (3)
MT 102 Metal Working Processes II (3)
MT 105 Metal Working Processes III (3)
MT 220 Metallurgy - Ferrous (2)

Program Total: 37 credits