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 Machine Tool Technology Degree/Diploma and have the qualification of a machine tool technician.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is not required for admission, but must be obtained before receiving a diploma from SGTC.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
MCHT 1011 Introduction to Machine Tool 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2644 | 4 |
MCHT 1012 Print Reading for Machine Tool Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Trades Print Reading, ISBN 978-0-8269-1881-9, $80
2645 | 3 |
MCHT 1020 Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Metallurgy Fundamentals, ISBN 978-1-60525-079-3, $85.75
2647 | 4 |
MCHT 1119 Lathe Operations I Provides opportunities for students to develop skill in the setup and operation of metal cutting lathes. Topics include: safety, lathes parts and controls, lathe tooling and tool bit grinding, lathe calculations, lathe setup and operations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2648 | 4 |
MCHT 1120 Mill Operations I Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: safety, milling machines, milling machine setup, and milling machine operations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2649 | 4 |
| AMCA 2110 CNC Fundamentals 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
2268 | 4 |
MCHT 1219 Lathe Operations II 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
2650 | 4 |
MCHT 1220 Mill Operations II 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
2651 | 4 |
| XXXX xxxx Occupational Elective 19368 | 6 |
| Select either MCHT class or both MATH classes: | |
MCHT 1013 Machine Tool Math 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.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Mathematics for Machine Technology, ISBN 978-7-133-28145-0, $128.53
2646 | 3 |
| OR | |
MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts mphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Developmental Mathematics, ISBN 978-0321731531, $190.40
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2636 | 3 |
| AND | |
| MATH 1015 Geometry and Trigonometry Emphasizes basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include measurement conversion, geometric terminology and measurements, and trigonometric terminology and functions.2637 | 3 |
| *48 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
