Certificate
In this program, students learn to setup and operate CNC machine tools, traditional mills, lathes, and saws. They learn how to use basic measurement tools and read blueprints. This certificate will highlight the fundamentals of materials and processes including mechanical and physical testing and heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Students completing this certificate will be able to perform many of the fundamental tasks within a fabrication shop, including simple part manufacturing, set-up and operation of CNC machine tools as well as inspection using simple measurement tools.
This is a high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2020-2021 Academic Requirements
In this program, students learn to setup and operate CNC machine tools, traditional mills, lathes, and saws. They learn how to use basic measurement tools and read blueprints. This certificate will highlight the fundamentals of materials and processes including mechanical and physical testing and heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Students completing this certificate will be able to perform many of the fundamental tasks within a fabrication shop, including simple part manufacturing, set-up and operation of CNC machine tools as well as inspection using simple measurement tools.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advisors
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 100 | Materials and Processes | 3 | |
| MEC 101 | Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing | 2 | |
| MEC 201 | Mechanisms | 2 | |
| MTT 102 | Machining for the Technologies | 2 | |
| MTT 111 | Machine Shop Theory and Practice | 4 | |
| NCT 101 | Introduction to Computerized Machining (CNC) - I | 2 | |
| NCT 110 | Introduction to Computerized Machining (CNC) - II | 2 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 17