Additive/Subtractive Manufacturing, CSC

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PURPOSE: This three-semester program prepares students for entry-level jobs in Additive Manufacturing and (CNC) machining. This program is offered at our Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Design a simple part with hands-on application of a CAD program.
Understand the processes used in additive manufacturing for a range of materials and applications.
Develop a program using a CNC machine for the manufacture of a simple part, using the principles of Cartesian coordinates and using G and M codes.

Required Courses:

CAD 235 - Applications for Additive Manufacturing 3 credits Offered Fall only
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 credits
IND 113 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing l 2 credits Offered Fall Only
MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I 3 credits
Offered Fall only
MEC 122 - 3D Printing for Engineering Design 3 credits Offered Fall Only
MAC 121 - Computer Numerical Control I 3 credits Offered Spring Only
MAC 122 - Computer Numerical Control II 3 credits Offered Fall Only

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 20

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) in the myTyler portal.

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