Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

Provides fundamental applications of basic arithmetic skills involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, introducing basic algebra while solving problems using provided formulas unique and specific to the machining trade.

Measure machined parts using basic theory and practice of mechanical inspection. Learners will experience quality control using dimensional metrology instruments.

Develop basic proficiency in reading and interpreting machine tool prints. Learners will learn the communication process between designer and machinist.

Provides fundamentals of computer-controlled machine tools to include conversational language and basic G & M code programming. Emphasis on increasing productivity, setup procedures, reliability, repeatability and flexibility. Basic G & M codes work coordinates machine axis information associated with CNC machining will be taught.

Applies shop safety guidelines and becomes familiar with common machine shop equipment. Focuses on drill press, power saw, elementary lathe and mill operations and pedestal grinding machines. Learners will gain knowledge in layout tools and procedures and the proper use of hand tools in the shop.

Introduces the learner to basic CNC Milling setup and operation. Learners begin the course understanding the control panel of a CNC Milling Machine, common tooling used in a CNC Milling Machine and program set-up sheets. From there, learners run existing programs and eventually make minor edits to produce parts to print specifications.

Introduces the learner to basic CNC Turning setup and operation. Learners begin the course understanding the control panel of a CNC Turning Machine, common tooling used in a CNC Turning Machine and program set-up sheets. From there, learners run existing programs and eventually make minor edits to produce parts to print specifications.

Prepares learners for Machine Tool Lab classes. Safety, the use of basic hand tools, power tools, and an overview of Manual and CNC machines are covered to aid the prospective machinist to work safely and efficiently in a Machine Tool Lab.

Apply and learn the operation of mills, lathes, drilling, grinding and general machining practices. This course is designed to give the learner the theory and hands-on training leading to the ability to work in a Machine Tool Lab. Individual part fabricating and precision measurement are covered.

Provides competency for common machine shop mathematics. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving skills using the metric system, common machining formulas from the machinery handbook and right triangle trigonometry. This course will focus on calculations that are common and unique in the machine trades.

Applies basic methodology and operations of lathes, mills and grinding machines. Focuses on speeds and feeds, basic work holding devices and cutting tools. Milling machine applications to include: project planning, basic milling machine setups and operations and in-process inspection. Lathe applications to include: work planning, basic lathe setups to utilize basic work holding practices and in-process inspection.

Trains the leaner how to set-up and run CNC Milling Machines. Learners will obtain knowledge on proper tooling selection, creating accurate set-up sheets, writing G & M Code programs, and proving out programs for part accuracy. Learners then will be required to produce parts to print specifications.

Trains the leaner how to set-up and run CNC Turning Machines. Learners will obtain knowledge on proper tooling selection, creating accurate set-up sheets, writing G & M Code programs, and proving out programs for part accuracy. Learners then will be required to produce parts to print specifications.

Develop intermediate skills with the use of orthographic projection drawings, interpretation of print symbols, dimensioning standards, tolerance standards, assembly drawings, section and auxiliary views.

Produces parts using basic applications of calculations and formulas. Emphasis will be placed on increasing the total mastery of all the equipment to produce a quality part as efficiently as possible.

Analyzes trade specific workplace communication situations to develop professional verbal and written communication skills by filling out job routing sheets, material requisitions, emailing vendors, job setup sheets, quoting jobs, cover letters, resume writing, and mock interviews.

Applies fundamentals of computer-controlled machine tools to include conversational language and basic G & M code programming. Emphasis on increasing productivity, setup procedures, reliability, repeatability and flexibility. Learner will learn how basic G & M code work coordinates machine axis information associated with CNC machining.

Applies PC-based integrative computer graphics systems used to create and convert computer-generated designs into tool paths for computer-controlled machine tools. Learners will be able to load and simulate these programs.

Develop basic skills creating 2D and 3D geometry part models using Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Learners will then learn how to create CNC tool paths using Computer-Aided Machining (CAM). Learners will also learn file management by saving, converting, and working with different file types.

Produces parts using intermediate applications of trade calculations and formulas. Emphasis will be placed on refined tolerances and using parts in assemblies.

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Applies machining applications to: work planning, milling machine setups, lathe setups and basic surface grinder setups. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills that can increase efficiency and produce assembled projects.

Trains the leaner how to set-up and run CNC Milling Machines in a production setting along with programming and setting up multi-axis milling machining centers. Learners will obtain knowledge on proper set-up of multiple vises in a production situation. Learners will also learn how to set-up, program, and run multi axis milling machines.

Trains the leaner how to set-up and run CNC Turning Machines using Inside Diameter machining processes and multi-axis turning centers. Learners will learn how to set-up, program and run multi-axis turning centers.

Applies Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing as a means of specifying engineering design requirements with respect to actual function, production and inspection techniques and the relationship of part features. The use of symbols, datums, terms, rules and inspection standards will be taught in accordance with ANSI standards.

Compares equipment and techniques used in the major arc welding and thermal cutting processes. Learners perform introductory level welds in the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes. Learners also perform material preparation skills including shearing, grinding and thermal cutting.

Optimize proficiency development in the application of tooling and processes on the engine lathe, vertical milling machine and surface grinder. Manufacture parts to print specifications while developing problem solving skills. Basic Tool & Die concepts will be utilized during this course.

Applies machining concepts to produce parts within an assembly using precision machines. Learners will need to job plan the process in order to produce the parts in an efficient manner.

Applies machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. Learners will learn how to set-up, program, and produce parts on a number of multi-axis machines, both milling and turning, along with a Wire EDM machine.

Optimizes machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills which can increase efficiency while using alternative machining methods.

Learners will work with companies within the area to gain real work experience with companies approved be the instructor. Competencies may include, but not limited to, working on manual machines, CNC machines, Metrology, and programming,

Develops knowledge in science of metals and alloys. The crystalline structure and microstructure of metals and either effect on the properties of metals are studied. Prime consideration is given to heat treatment operations dealing with ferrous metals. Explore non-destructive testing of different metals along with destructive testing methods.