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CNC and Machine Tool Technology Diploma Program

CAM2 - 201712

Program Description

The CNC and Machine Tool Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the CNC and machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC and machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 48 Hours

MCHT 1011Intro to Machine Tool

4
MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3
MCHT 1020Heat Treatment/Surface Grind

4
MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4
AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4
AMCA 2130CNC Mill Programming

5
AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Programming

5
AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4
MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4
MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4
MCHT 1220Mill Operations II

4
 
MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3
Or
MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3
And
MATH 1015Geometry & Trigonometry

3

Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours

Any AMCA Course not required in program
Any MCHT Course not required in program
COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3
ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4
DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4
IDSY 1130Industrial Wiring

4
MGMT 1100Principles of Management

3
MKTG 1100Principles of Marketing

3
WELD 1000Intro Welding Technology

4

Total Credit Hours: 59

Graduation Plan

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
MCHT 1011Intro to Machine Tool

4
MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
Total Credit Hours:13

MATH 1012 and ENGL 1010:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Two

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4
MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4
MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4
MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3
Total Credit Hours:15

AMCA 2110: -Pre-Req: MCHT 1011 + MCHT 1012

MCHT 1119:- Pre-Req: MCHT 1011

MCHT 1013:- Pre-Req: Test scores – See Advisor

Semester Three

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4
MCHT 1220Mill Operations II

4
AMCA 2130CNC Mill Programming

5
EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2
Total Credit Hours:15

MCHT 1219:- Pre-Req: MCHT 1119

MCHT 1220:- Pre-Req: MCHT 1120

AMCA 2130:- Co-Req: AMCA 2110

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

Occupational Related Elective

3
AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Programming

5
AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4
MCHT 1020Heat Treatment/Surface Grind

4
Total Credit Hours:16

AMCA 2150 and AMCA 2190:- Co-Req: AMCA 2110

Total Credit Hours: 59

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.