Mill Operator (MP11)  Technical Certificate of Credit


The Mill Operator certificate program teaches students to effectively operate milling machinery. Students become proficient in blueprint reading, general mathematical operations, and are provided the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain employment as a milling machinist.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores are currently being waived.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation: 15

Curriculum Outline (15 hours)
Occupational 15
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.

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MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool 3
MCHT 1120Mill Operations I 4
MCHT 1220

Provides further instruction for students to develop skills in the use of milling machines. Topics include: safety, advanced milling calculation, advanced milling machine setup and operations. Required textbooks and materials: Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30

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