Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Industrial Machining Technician Certificate (IM61)

The Industrial Machining Technician certificate program provides the skills necessary to use tools and equipment to form and machine various materials, interpret drawings and produce sketches for machine tool applications, and demonstrate advanced machining operations performed on CNC machines. Topics include basic machine tool skills and common mechanical repairs; metallurgy principles; precision measurement and quality control procedures; production methods; and setup, operation, and programming of CNC machinery, as well as CAD/CAM. In addition to technical skills, critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized throughout.

Career Opportunities
Graduates may find entry-level employment as instrumentation technicians, electrical technicians, instrument mechanics, or industrial maintenance technicians in a variety of settings that require automated manufacturing skills.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 18 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

IDSY 1260Machine Tool for Industrial Repairs

4

 

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

-or-

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

 

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

4

Occupational Elective(s) AMCA, AUMF, ELCR, IDSY, MCHT, MEGT

3