College Catalog

This curriculum provides a basic understanding of machining and the fundamental hands-on skills needed for entry level positions in the machining industry. Students learn the principles and applications of machine tools commonly used in most shops. The major also provides training in the fundamentals of communication and mathematics.

Career Opportunities

Entry-level machinist, machine repair mechanic, or set-up person for production line.

Recommended High School Subjects

Industrial arts or vocational machining; two years of technical mathematics.

Remediation Strategies

Students should remediate any deficiencies prior to enrollment in this major. Failure to do so will significantly lengthen the program.

Transfer Procedures

This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits.htm ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.

Program Goals

A graduate of this major should be able to:

• demonstrate safe work habits and be conscious of safety when operating machine tools and equipment.
• set up and operate basic machine tools and equipment.
• operate machine tools to produce gears, threads, and gages.
• read blueprints, interpret drawings, and work within tolerances.
• apply mathematical skills and competencies to the machining trade (speeds, feeds, thread measurement, etc.)

Curriculum