Machine Tool Technology Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Machine Tool Technology Program is to prepare students to make parts from metals and plastics using lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders and hand tools for future employment in a global economy.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Machine Tool Technology Program will be able to:
- Interpret drawings and blueprints to manufacture parts according to specifications.
- Construct precision parts using hand tools.
- Construct precision parts using a drill press.
- Construct precision parts using a lathe.
- Construct precision parts using a milling machine.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Technology
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:
Code | Title | Hours |
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MTTC 2110 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
MTTC 2120 | Introduction to Machine Tools | 6 |
MTTC 2210 | Bench Work | 3 |
MTTC 2220 | Forming and Shaping | 3 |
MTTC 2230 | Drill Press | 6 |
MTTC 2310 | Basic Lathe I | 4 |
MTTC 2320 | Basic Lathe II | 3 |
MTTC 2331 | Advanced Lathe | 4 |
MTTC 2410 | Basic Mill I | 4 |
MTTC 2420 | Basic Mill II | 3 |
MTTC 2431 | Advanced Mill | 4 |
MTTC 2510 | Precision Grinding | 2 |
Total Hours | 45 |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Machine Tool Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Machine Tool Technology. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Technology | 45 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Lathe Operator:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MTTC 2110 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
MTTC 2120 | Introduction to Machine Tools | 6 |
MTTC 2230 | Drill Press | 6 |
MTTC 2310 | Basic Lathe I | 4 |
MTTC 2331 | Advanced Lathe | 4 |
Total Hours | 23 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Mill Operator:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MTTC 2110 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
MTTC 2120 | Introduction to Machine Tools | 6 |
MTTC 2230 | Drill Press | 6 |
MTTC 2410 | Basic Mill I | 4 |
MTTC 2431 | Advanced Mill | 4 |
Total Hours | 23 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in CNC Operator:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MTTC 2110 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
MTTC 2120 | Introduction to Machine Tools | 6 |
MTTC 2310 | Basic Lathe I | 4 |
MTTC 2410 | Basic Mill I | 4 |
MTTC 2710 | CNC | 6 |
Total Hours | 23 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
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