Certificate of Applied Science

Manual Machining is designed to prepare students as entry-level machinists in many areas, including aerospace, computer industries, job shop, gunsmithing, tool and die making, Students will study machining processes and procedures using lathes, mills, drill presses, cylindrical grinders, and surface grinders.

The first-year students will use a variety of manual machines, including engine lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, and precision grinders. Students will work from blueprints and follow exact specifications and apply practical shop math to accomplish the required tasks. Students will receive six Nc3 Precision Measurement Certifications. Much of the lab time will used for shop and project work.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate competency in their ability to operate machine shop equipment: lathes, mills, grinders, and drills.
• Demonstrate competency in their ability to read and interpret blueprints per industry standards.
• Successfully demonstrate their ability to write a procedure sheet and manufacture a part to completion in the lab.
• Apply mathematical concepts used in industry.
• Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop.

Note: The Manual Machining Program requires tools outlined in the Equipment and Tool section of the CNC program. Students are required to purchase school-approved shirts.

Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
M 111	Technical Mathematics (Fall only) 1	3
MCH 130	Machine Shop (Fall only) 2	3
MCH 132	Introduction to Engine Lathes (Fall only) 2	5
MCH 134	Introduction to Mills (Fall only) 2	5
MCH 240	Metallurgy	2
	Credits	18
Semester 2
MCH 136	Advanced Lathes (Spring only)	5
MCH 137	Advanced Mills (Spring only)	5
MCH 139	Grinding Applications (Spring only)	2
MCH 245	Shop Practices (Spring only)	2
DDSN 132	MasterCam Solids (Spring only)	2
COMX 106	Comm in a Dynamic Workplace (Spring only)	3
	Credits	19
	Total Credits	37

¹

M 111 is the mathematics class recommended for students in the skilled trades programs, but other higher mathematics classes may be substituted.

²

Students must earn a C- or higher in order to successfully complete a course. To advance, all previous semester classes must be passed with a C- or higher.