Machine Tool Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 5 terms day or 6 terms evening
Program Description
Machine tool technology 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
Course Requirements for Machine Tool Technology
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ECO 101 Basic Economics (3)
OR
Other Social/Behavioral Science
ENG 165 Professional Communications (3)
HSS 205 Technology and Society (3)
OR
Other Humanities/Fine Arts
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra (3)
MAT 168 Geometry and Trigonometry (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
EGT 104 Print Reading (3)
EGT 108 Advanced Print Reading and Sketching (2)
EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques (2)
EGT 152 Fundamentals of CAD (3)
IMT 102 Industrial Safety (2)
MTT 111 Machine Tool Theory and Practice I (5)
MTT 112 Machine Tool Theory and Practice II (5)
MTT 113 Machine Tool Theory and Practice III (5)
MTT 241 Jigs and Fixtures I (2)
MTT 249 Introduction to CAM (3)
MTT 250 Principles of CNC (3)
MTT 253 CNC Programming and Operations (3)
MTT 254 CNC Programming I (3)
MTT 270 Operations & Programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines (3)
MTT 275 Introduction to NIMS Credentialing (4)
MTT 285 NIMS Level I Capstone (4)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
• The student must complete one elective course which totals at least 2.0 credit
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 69