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Program Overview

Certificate of Achievement - Manufacturing Machining Technology

Student Learning Outcomes
The Certificate of Achievement in Manufacturing Machin­ing Technology prepares students for careers in various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, and robot­ics. The program focuses on both manual machining and advanced CNC operations, with an emphasis on safety and technical skills.
 
Upon successful completion of the Machining certificate program, students will be able to:
  • Ensure Workplace Safety – Follow established safety protocols and best practices to work safely and effectively in an industrial environment.
  • Manual Machining Skills – Produce precise parts and products using manual machining techniques, based on technical drawings and required specifi­cations.
  • CNC Machining Proficiency – Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts, ensuring adherence to technical drawings and industry standards.
  • Design and Manufacture Parts – Use machining software to design, prototype, and manufacture parts for a variety of industrial applications.
  • Effective Communication in the Workplace – Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, to collaborate with team members and supervisors.                                                                          
Formal admission to this program is required. Complete the application here: CTE Application
 
For more information about any School of Industrial Technology and Workplace Development programs, contact 775-327-5210
 
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
Course # Course Title Credits
ENG 100 Composition-Enhanced 5 Credits
ENG 101 Composition I 3 Credits
ENG 103 English Fund Tech Writing 3 Credits
ENG 107 Tech Communications I 3 Credits
 
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course.  Excludes MATH 389
Course # Course Title Credits
MATH 116 Technical Mathematics I 3 Credits
MATH 116E Technical Mathematics Expanded 3-5 Credits
MATH 120 Fund of College Math 3 Credits
MATH 120E Fund of College Math Expanded 3 Credits
MATH 126 Precalculus I 3 Credits
MATH 126E Precalculus I Expanded 3 Credits
 
Human Relations (one course required)
Course # Course Title Credits
BUS 110 Human Relations Employmnt 1-3 Credits
HMS 200 Ethics in Human Services 3 Credits
MGT 283 Intro Human Resource Mgt 3 Credits
PSY 208 Psy of Human Relations 3 Credits
 
Program Requirements
Course # Course Title Credits
CADD 245 Solid Model/Parametric Design 3 Credits
MTT 100 Measurement for Machinists 3 Credits
MTT 105 Machine Shop I 3 Credits
MTT 106 Machine Shop Practice I 2 Credits
MTT 110 Machine Shop II 3 Credits
MTT 111 Machine Shop Practice II 2 Credits
MTT 230 Computer Numerical Control I 1-4 Credits
MTT 232 Computer Numerical Control II 1-4 Credits
MTT 234 Computer Numerical Control III 1-4 Credits
MTT 291 CNC Practice 1-6 Credits
MTT 292 Computer Aided Manufacturing I 1-4 Credits
MTT 293 Computer Aid Manufacturing II 1-4 Credits
MTT 296 CNC Practice II 1-4 Credits
 
Suggested Course Sequence

Course Credits
English/Communications* 3-5
Mathematics* 3
MTT 100 3
MTT 105 3
MTT 106 2
TOTAL 14-16

*Choose with advisor

Course Credits
CADD 245 3
Human Relations* 1
MTT 110 3
MTT 111 2
MTT 230 3
MTT 291 4
TOTAL 16

*Choose with advisor

Course Credits
MTT 232 3
MTT 296 2
MTT 292 3
TOTAL 8

 

Course Credits
MTT 234 3
MTT 293 3
MTT 296 2
TOTAL 8