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MACHINE TOOL OPERATION
Students who successfully complete this certificate program are eligible to obtain entry-level jobs in metalworking industries as machinist helpers.  Many of the courses are applicable toward an associate degree or an apprenticeship certificate.
Some prerequisite courses may apply to this program. 
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Course Name
Course #
Cr.
Introduction to College Writing II
2
or      Freshman English I*
3
Machine Tool Theory
2
Basic CNC Operation
2
Metallurgy and Heat Treatment
2
Basic Machine Operation
3
Advanced Machine Operation
3
Basic Fluid Power
3
Manufacturing Processes
2
Industrial Quality Control
3
Applied Algebra
2
or      Elementary Algebra*
4
Applied Geometry
2
or      Intermediate Algebra*
4
Reading Engineering Drawings
2
Layout and Precision Measurement
2
Welding Technique and Joint Preparation
3
     
*These alternate courses are recommended for students with adequate background who are considering the associate degree. 

AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

CAREER PATHWAY: This program corresponds to the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technology career pathway.
                                                              
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