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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Numerical Machine Operator Certificate of Achievement program provides students with basic and advanced training in operations of manual machines, Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines, Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM), and quality control to form and develop the fundamental skills and necessary for the average and expected working knowledge in preparation for employment with potential for future advancement in the manufacturing and automation environment. Enrolled students are strongly positioned for employment in the machining industry throughout the course of the Program. Employment opportunities are available in manufacturing companies where automation systems are utilized. Typical job titles can include but not limited to Machine Operators, Machinist, Manufacturing Technicians, Operations Technicians.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirements for different machining operations. 
• Interpret blueprint information and translate it into actionable items.
• Calculate necessary tolerances to plan for machine sequences.
• Perform the setup and operation of band saw, lathe, mill, and drill press.
• Perform basic setup and operation of CNC lathe & mill.
• Inspect the produced part to ensure completion per blueprint requirement.
• Complete an industry standard inspection report.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
Required Courses
MTT 100	Machine Tool Introduction	2.0
MTT 130	Quality Practices and Measurement	2.0
MTT 131	Geometric Tolerance Inspection using Verisurf	3.0
MTT 140	Industrial and Machine Tool Safety	1.0
MTT 151	Mastercam Introduction	3.5
MTT 152	Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines	2.5
MTT 157	Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes	2.5
MTT 191L	CNC Mill Machining Laboratory	1.0
MTT 195L	CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory	1.0
Total Units		18.5