Manufacturing Technology: Machine Tool I, Certificate

The Manufacturing Technology: Machine Tool I certificate is designed to develop within the student practical skills in precision measurement, drafting, lathe operations, and milling. Such entry-level industrial maintenance positions include, but are not limited to: machine operator trainee, tool and die maker trainee, machinist trainee. The core competencies of manufacturing production taught in this program are based on the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council criteria. The MSSC is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling workers.

Additional Program Information

Students who successfully pass all four assessments (MAFT 1112, MAFT 1222, MAFT 1232 and MAFT 1312) will be recognized as a Certified Production Technician (CPT) by the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).

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Outcomes

Identify a safe workplace in the manufacturing industry

Identify geometric symbols in blueprint reading

Identify Lean manufacturing concepts in the manufacturing process

Explain quality in the manufacturing process

Explain the history of the manufacturing industry from the Industrial Revolution to current

Demonstrate safe work habits when operating machine tool equipment in the lab

Explain the most commonly used machine tool equipment and most economical methods for a given task

Show the proper usage of machine tool equipment used in industry today

Show proper use and operation of machine tool equipment

Program Requirements

Major Courses

MAFT 1112Intro to Manufacturing and Safety

2 Credits

MAFT 1222Quality and Measurement

2 Credits

MAFT 1232Manufacturing Processes

2 Credits

MAFT 1312Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance

2 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

COGT 2114AutoCAD I

4 Credits

MATH 1103Technical Mathematics

3 Credits

MCHN 1214Machine Tool I

4 Credits

MCHN 1224Machine Tool II

4 Credits

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

A higher level mathematics course can be substituted.

Total Credit Hours: 27

Suggested Course Sequence

0-15 credit hours

MAFT 1112Intro to Manufacturing and Safety

2 Credits

MAFT 1222Quality and Measurement

2 Credits

MAFT 1232Manufacturing Processes

2 Credits

MAFT 1312Intro to Manufacturing Maintenance

2 Credits

16-30 credit hours

MCHN 1214Machine Tool I

4 Credits

MCHN 1224Machine Tool II

4 Credits

MCHN 1311Precision Measurement

1 Credit

31-45 credit hours

COGT 2114AutoCAD I

4 Credits

MAFT 1323Lean and Quality Overview

3 Credits

MATH 1103Technical Mathematics

3 Credits

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