Work activities in machine shop involve applying knowledge of machine capabili-ties, the properties of materials, and shop practices to set-up and operate various machines. The skills needed to position work pieces, adjust machines, and verify the accuracy of machine functions and finish products are taught by classroom instruction, demonstration, and hands on experience. Students enrolled in the Machine Tool Technology program must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in each BRX, MTT, and IE Core.
An Associate in Applied Science degree in General Occupational/Technical Studies is available
Diplomas
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CNC Machinist
MTT 110 Fundamentals of Machine Tools A AND.............................. 3
MTT 112 Fundamentals of Machine Tools B OR................................ 4
MTT 114 Fundamentals of Machine Tools........................................ (7)
MTT 118 Metrology/Control Charts.................................................... 3
MTT 120 Applied Machining I AND................................................... 3
MTT 122 Applied Machining II OR..................................................... 4
MTT 124 Applied Machining............................................................ (7)
MTT 130 Manual Programming AND.................................................. 3
MTT 132 CAD/CAM/CNC OR............................................................ 3
MTT 134 Manual Programming/CAD/CAM/CNC.............................. (6)
MTT 210 Industrial Machining I AND................................................. 3
MTT 212 Industrial Machining II OR................................................... 4
MTT 214 Industrial Machining.......................................................... (7)
MTT 220 Advanced Industrial Machining I AND................................. 4
MTT 222 Advanced Industrial Machining II OR.................................. 2
MTT 224 Advanced Industrial Machining.......................................... (6)
MTT 2301 Intro to Conversational Programming AND......................... 3
MTT 2302 Conversational Editing and Subroutines OR.......................... 3
MTT 230 Conversational Programming............................................ (6)
MTT 2401 Intro to 3-D Code Sequencing and Tool path Production AND 3
MTT 2402 Advanced 3-D Code Sequencing and Macro Systems OR....... 3
MTT 240 Intro to 3-D Programming................................................ (6)
BRX 110 Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinist AND......................... 2
BRX 210 Mechanical Blueprint Reading for Machinist OR.................. 2
BRX 112 Blueprint Reading for Machinist........................................ (4)
MT 115 Technical Mathematics or................................................... 3
MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry or Higher................. (3)
Computer Literacy................................................................ 2 – 3
General Education/ Applied Academics........................................ 3
Electives................................................................................ 2 – 3
Total Credits 62-64
Machinist
MTT 110 Fundamentals of Machine Tools A AND.............................. 3
MTT 112 Fundamentals of Machine Tools B OR................................. 4
MTT 114 Fundamentals of Machine Tools........................................ (7)
MTT 118 Metrology/Control Charts.................................................... 3
MTT 120 Applied Machining I AND................................................... 3
MTT 122 Applied Machining II OR..................................................... 4
MTT 124 Applied Machining............................................................ (7)
MTT 130 Manual Programming OR..................................................... 3
MTT 134 Manual Programming/CAD/CAM/CNC.............................. (6)
MTT 210 Industrial Machining I AND................................................. 3
MTT 212 Industrial Machining II OR................................................... 4
MTT 214 Industrial Machining.......................................................... (7)
MTT 220 Advanced Industrial Machining I AND................................. 4
MTT 222 Advanced Industrial Machining II OR.................................. 2
MTT 224 Advanced Industrial Machining.......................................... (6)
BRX 110 Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinist AND......................... 2
BRX 210 Mechanical Blueprint Reading for Machinist OR.................. 2
BRX 112 Blueprint Reading for Machinist........................................ (4)
MT 115 Technical Mathematics or................................................... 3
MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry or Higher................. (3)
Computer Literacy................................................................ 2 – 3
General Education/ Applied Academics........................................ 3
Electives................................................................................ 2 – 3
Total Credits 47-52
Certificates
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Exploratory Machining
MTT 110 Fundamentals of Machine Tools A AND.............................. 3
MTT 112 Fundamentals of Machine Tools B OR................................. 4
MTT 114 Fundamentals of Machine Tools........................................ (7)
Total Credits 7
Machine Tool Operator I
MTT 110 Fundamentals of Machine Tools A AND.............................. 3
MTT 112 Fundamentals of Machine Tools B OR................................. 4
MTT 114 Fundamentals of Machine Tools........................................ (7)
MTT 130 Manual Programming OR..................................................... 3
MTT 134 Manual Programming CAD/CAM/CNC.............................. (6)
BRX 110 Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinist.................................. 2
MT 115 Technical Mathematics........................................................ 3
Total Credits 15 – 18
Machine Tool Operator II
MTT 110 Fundamentals of Machine Tools A AND.............................. 3
MTT 112 Fundamentals of Machine Tools B OR................................. 4
MTT 114 Fundamentals of Machine Tools........................................ (7)
MTT 118 Metrology/Control Charts.................................................... 3
MTT 120 Applied Machining I AND.................................................... 3
MTT 122 Applied Machining II OR..................................................... 4
MTT 124 Applied Machining............................................................ (7)
MTT 130 Manual Programming OR..................................................... 3
MTT 134 Manual Programming CAD/CAM/CNC.............................. (6)
BRX 110 Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinist.................................. 2
Computer Literacy................................................................ 2 – 3
MT 115 Technical Mathematics OR................................................. 3
MT 125 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry or Higher................. (3)
Total Credits 27 – 31
Machinists held about 370,000 jobs nationwide in 2004. Despite relatively slow employment growth, job opportunities for machinists should continue to be good. In fact, the number of workers obtaining the skills and knowledge necessary to fill machinist jobs is expected to be less than the number of job openings arising each year from retirements, transfers and job growth. Due to modern production techniques, employers prefer workers, such as machinists, who have a wide range of skills and are capable of performing almost any task in a machine shop. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)
Machinists use machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and machining centers, to produce precision metal parts. Although they may produce large quantities of one part, precision machinists often produce small batches or one-of-a-kind items. They use their knowledge of the working properties of metals and their skill with machine tools to plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications.
Gateway’s Machine Tool Technology program provides the skills needed to position workplaces, adjust machines and verify the accuracy of machine functions and finished products through classroom instruction, demonstration and hands-on experience. Students enrolled in the program must achieve a minimum of “C” in each BRX, MTT and IE Core course.
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www.Salary.comCurriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.
