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Programs of Study eral Studies – Associate in Science Degree will follow the same pathways for completion as the Liberal Arts – Associate in Arts Degree. See page 124 for sample plans of study under General Studies that may be followed as students pursue a concentration in a particular transfer field and obtain an Associate’s Degree.
Machine Tool Technology Mr. Randy Moon, Department Chair 256. 352.8217 randy.moon@wallacestate.edu
Associate in Applied Science (5 semesters) MTT Certificate (4 semesters) Short Term Certificate CNC (2 semesters) Short Term Certificate Tool & Die (2 semesters) Short Term Certificate Injection Mold Technologies (2 semesters) Career Cluster: Manufacturing At a Glance Along with operating machines that use metal cutting tools to shape work pieces, machinists may operate machines that cut with lasers, water jets, or electrified wires.
Program Description This program offers a Certificate (MTT – 4 semesters), Short Term Certificates (CNC-2 semesters), Tool & Die (2 semesters), and an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S. – 5 semesters). The machining/computer numerical control program prepares students to enter the skilled manufacturing workforce as highly trained employees. The tool and die students learn to shape, form or cut metal work pieces into blueprint specific tools for industry using high-tech machines and modern software.
Admission Requirement Students must have a high school diploma or GED and meet the general admission requirements of WSCC. Students must have a Certificate or Degree in MTT or permission of a departmental instructor before enrolling in the CNC Short-Term Certificate or the Tool and Die Short-Term Certificate.
chinist’s hand tools, machine tools, and precision measuring instruments. Students will then learn to read blueprints and to set up and operate machinery such as engine lathes, milling machines, cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, and drill presses. Students will also be trained in the programming and operation of highly technical computer controlled lathes, milling machines and wire electrical discharge machines.
Career Path Careers as machinists, CNC operators and programmers, tool and die makers, tool machinery and sales, and quality control inspectors are just a few that will be available to graduates of this program. Excellent job opportunities are expected. Employers in certain parts of the country report difficulty attracting qualified applicants. Median hourly earnings of machinists were $16.33 in May 2004, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $24.34 an hour. Experienced machinists may be promoted to supervisory or administrative positions in their firms, increasing their earning power. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Completion Requirements MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED COURSES MTT 100 MTT 103 MTT 107 MTT 127 MTT 128 MTT 129 MTT 137 MTT 138
Machining Technology I or MTT 147 & MTT 148 Machining Technology II or MTT 149 & MTT 150 Machining Calculations I Metrology Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing I Lathe Operations or MTT 134 & MTT 135 Milling I Milling I Lab or MTT 136 Electives
6 6 3 3 3 6 3 3 15 48
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A.A.S. DEGREE ENG 101 ENG 102 HUM MTH 103
English Composition I English Composition II or SPH 106 Humanities Introduction to Technical Math CIS, or Math, or Science Electives History, Social and Behavior Science Electives Department Approved Electives Workplace Skills Development
Students will learn the skills needed to carry through to completion the construction and repair of machine parts using maTOTAL A.A.S. DEGREE HOURS
Wallace State Community College 2013-2014
3 3 3 3 6 3 6 1 28 76
Programs of Study
MTT or CNC WKO 101
Program Expectations
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