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Basic Grinding Operations (BG01)  Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic Grinding Operator certificate program provides students with the basic skills necessary to use precision grinding machines safely in the manufacturing of parts typically produced using this method. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to correctly interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and use precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy in producing parts.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 11

Curriculum Outline (11 hours)
Occupational 11
MCHT 1011

Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools.Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control.

4
MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool 3
MCHT 1020

Provides instruction in the setup, operations, maintenance, and assembly operations of surface grinders. Introduces the properties of various metals, production methods, and identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include: heat treatment safety, metallurgy principles, heat treatment of metals, surface grinders, surface grinder maintenance, surface grinder setup, surface grinder operations, and safety.

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