Precision Machining Technology Certificate

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PURPOSE: This program provides workforce readiness skills for a career in advanced manufacturing and/or manual machining. It is the recommended curriculum for machinist apprentices as identified by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry. The curriculum is based on the standards of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NMIS) with the opportunity to earn Level I industry credentials for manual and CNC.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions.

Required Courses

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 credits (ENG 111 )
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits (MTH 154, MTH 161, MTH 167, MTH 261)
MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I 3 credits (Offered Fall Only)
MAC 162 - Machine Shop Practices II 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
MAC 163 - Machine Shop Practices III 3 credits (Offered Fall Only)
MAC 164 - Machine Shop Practices IV 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
MILESTONE: Basic Precision Machining Technology Career Studies Certificate (See faculty advisor)
MAC 181 - Machine Blueprint Reading I 3 credits
MAC 121 - Computer Numerical Control I 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
MAC 122 - Computer Numerical Control II 3 credits (Offered Fall Only)
MAC 123 - Computer Numerical Control III 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
MAC 130 - Introduction to Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) 2 credits or
MAC 134 - CMM Operation and Programming 2 credits
MAC 150 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
MILESTONE: Computer Numerical Control Career Studies Certificate (See faculty advisor)
MAC 199 - Supervised Study 1 - 5 credits (2 credits) (Summer Only) (MAC 195 )
MAC 299 - Supervised Study 1 - 5 credits (2 credits) (Summer Only) (MAC 295)
MILESTONE: Earn NIMS Level 1 Certifications

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 40

NOTES:

¹Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

²Related Career Studies Certificates (CSC) – Basic Precision Machining Technology and Computer Numerical Control

³Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.

⁴Courses noted as Fall only, Spring only or Summer only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.