Northshore Technical Community College
Machine Tool Technology
CIP 480501
Technical Diploma (TD),
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS),
Technical Competency Area (TCA)
The Machine Tool Technology program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Computer numerical controlled machines are also introduced. The program includes making computations for dimensions and cutting feeds and speeds, using precision measuring instruments, laying out parts, and heat treatment of metals.
The instructor has the option of adding other specialty studies such as Numerical Control (NC), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), etc., in order to meet local industry needs.
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Course |
Course |
Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Total Credit Hours |
Clock Hours |
|
FRESHMAN SEMINAR |
1 |
0 |
1 |
15 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
1 |
1 |
2 |
45 |
|
|
BLUEPRINT READING |
2 |
1 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOLS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
BENCH WORK |
2 |
1 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
FORMING AND SHAPING |
2 |
1 |
3 |
60 |
|
|
DRILL PRESS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
BASIC LATHE I |
2 |
2 |
4 |
90 |
|
|
BASIC LATHE II |
1 |
3 |
4 |
150 |
|
|
ADVANCED LATHE |
0 |
4 |
4 |
180 |
|
|
BASIC MILL I |
2 |
2 |
4 |
90 |
|
|
BASIC MILL II |
1 |
3 |
4 |
150 |
|
|
ADVANCED MILL |
0 |
4 |
4 |
180 |
|
|
PRECISION GRINDING |
1 |
1 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
CNC |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
JOB SEEKING SKILLS |
2 |
0 |
2 |
30 |
|
|
TD - Industrial Machine Shop Technician |
|
|
58 |
1740 |
|
|
Optional Elective |
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CUSTOMER SERVICE |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
|
|
CSRV2000 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE & SALES |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
|
ENTP1000 |
FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
|
With approval from the Chief Academic Officer/designee, the following courses may be substituted for any of the above course requirements. |
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SPECIAL PROJECTS I |
0 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
|
|
SPECIAL PROJECTS II |
0 |
2 |
2 |
60 |
|
|
SPECIAL PROJECTS III |
0 |
3 |
3 |
90 |
|
|
SPECIAL PROJECTS IV |
3 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
|
|
PRACTICUM |
0 |
3 |
3 |
135 |
|
|
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION |
0 |
3 |
3 |
135 |
|
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Below are Certificate Exit Levels: |
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BLUEPRINT READING |
2 |
1 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOLS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
DRILL PRESS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
TCA - Drill Press Operator |
|
|
15 |
435 |
|
|
BLUEPRINT READING |
2 |
1 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOLS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
BASIC LATHE I |
2 |
2 |
4 |
90 |
|
|
BASIC LATHE II |
1 |
3 |
4 |
150 |
|
|
ADVANCED LATHE |
0 |
4 |
4 |
180 |
|
|
CTS - Lathe Operator |
|
|
21 |
675 |
|
|
BLUEPRINT READING |
2 |
1 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOLS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
BASIC MILL I |
2 |
2 |
4 |
90 |
|
|
BASIC MILL II |
1 |
3 |
4 |
150 |
|
|
ADVANCED MILL |
0 |
4 |
4 |
180 |
|
|
CTS - Mill Operator |
|
|
21 |
675 |
|
|
BLUEPRINT READING |
2 |
1 |
3 |
75 |
|
|
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TOOLS |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
BASIC LATHE I |
2 |
2 |
4 |
90 |
|
|
BASIC MILL I |
2 |
2 |
4 |
90 |
|
|
CNC |
3 |
3 |
6 |
180 |
|
|
CTS - CNC Operator |
|
|
23 |
615 |
