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Machine Tool Technology (Certificate)
36 credit hours.
The Machine Tool Technology Certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare graduates for employment or advancement in the machine tool trade areas. This program includes introductions to blueprint reading, microcad, machine tool, CNC manufacturing, tool-making, ferrous metallurgy, welding, technical writing and basic computer skills. Students choosing to continue their education after the Machine Tool Technology Certificate may easily continue in to the Manufacturing Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree.
General Education Core Requirements:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 107 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| GENS 103 | Information Technology Skills | 1 |
| TMAT 103 | Technical Math I | 4 |
Required Core:
| Course | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 101 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 |
| MFTG 120 | Computer Numerically Controlled Manufacturing | 4 |
| MTT 101 | Machine Tool I | 4 |
| MTT 150 | Ferrous Metallurgy | 3 |
| MTT 110 | Toolmaking I | 3 |
| MTT 201 | Machine Tool II | 3 |
| MTT 210 | Toolmaking II | 3 |
| TECH 111 | Blueprint Reading for Industry | 2 |
| WELD 110 | Maintenance Welding | 3 |
Gainful Employment Information
By completing this certificate you may apply for employment as a machinist (SOC code 51-4041.00), drilling and boring machine tool setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4032.00), lathe and turning machine tool setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4034.00), milling and planing machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4035.00), metal workers and plastic worker, all other (SOC code 51-4199.00), cutting, punching, and press machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4031.00), grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4033.00), rolling machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4023.00), heat treating equipment setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4191.00), extruding and drawing machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4021.00), lay-out workers, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4192.00), and forging machine setter, operator, and tender, metal and plastic (SOC code 51-4022.00). The total program cost for completing this certificate is $4716 for tuition and fees and $1140 for books and supplies.
For privacy concerns, completions are not reported for programs with fewer than 10 completers in a given award year. Normal time graduation rates (as determined by institution) are not reported (for privacy concerns) for programs with fewer than 10 completers in a given award year. Job placement rates are only reported for those programs that are required to disclose them for accreditation purposes. As a program with fewer than 10 completers in a given year the average loan debt incurred by completers of this program is not reported.
Information contained on this Web site is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment. Students who intend to graduate must meet with an Academic Advisor to complete an "Application to Graduate" form a full semester prior to graduation. This will help ensure that a student meets all graduation requirements. Remember to always check with the school you are interested in attending for specific requirements.
