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Precision Machining and Manufacturing (MTT2)  Diploma

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Precision Machining and Manufacturing Diploma and have the qualification of a machine tool technician.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A high school diploma or its equivalent is not required for admission, but must be obtained before receiving a diploma from SGTC. Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Credits required for graduation:

Curriculum Outline (45 hours)
General Education Core 8
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

 3
ENGL 1012
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010

Provides knowledge and application of written and oral communications found in the workplace. Topics include writing fundamentals and speaking fundamentals.

 3
EMPL 1000

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

 2
Occupational 37
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.

4
MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I 4
MCHT 1120Mill Operations I 4
AMCA 2110

Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include: safety, Computer Numerical Control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction to programming of CNC machinery, introduction to CAD/CAM.

4
MCHT 1219

Provides further instruction for students to develop skill in the use of lathes. Topics include: lathes, lathe setup, lathe operations, and safety. Required textbooks and materials: Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30

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

4
XXXX xxxxOccupationally Related Elective 3 hrs 3
Select either MCHT class or both MATH classes: 3
MCHT 1013

This course develops mathematical competencies as applied to machine tool technology. Emphasis is placed on the use of machining formulas by incorporating algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric functions. Topics include machining algebra and geometry, applied geometry, and applied trigonometry.

3
MATH 1013

Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.

 3
MATH 1015
Prerequisite: MATH 1013

Emphasizes basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include measurement conversion, geometric terminology and measurements, and trigonometric terminology and functions.

 3
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