A student operates a metal lathe.

Machinist I

Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Career & Technical Education

Program Duration: 12 months

Program Contact: Shawn Reed

Credit Requirement: 29

Time: Day

Program overview

This certificate provides an individual with the basic skills for manual machine operation, including: safety, tooling, set up, speeds and feeds, materials, print reading, and precision measurement. The student will focus learning activities on engine lathes and milling machines. Certificate completers will be prepared for entry level machine tool positions in manufacturing and service businesses.

Courses Required

Semester 1

Machine Tool Math Applications

Course Code: MTT-105

This course is a study of shop math relevant to the machine tool trade.


Mach. Tool Theory/pract.

Course Code: MTT-111

MACH. TOOL THEORY/PRACT.


Machine Tool Print Reading

Course Code: MTT-120

This course is designed to develop the basic skills and terminology required for visualization and interpretation of common prints used in the Machine Tool trade.


Semester 2

Mach Tool Theo & Prac II

Course Code: MTT-112

MACH TOOL THEO & PRAC II


Metals & Heat Treatment

Course Code: MTT-141

This course is a study of the properties, characteristics, and heat treatment procedures of metals.


Jigs and Fixtures I

Course Code: MTT-241

This course includes the theory necessary to design working prints of simple jigs and fixtures.


Semester 3

Machine Tool Theory And Practice III

Course Code: MTT-113

This advanced course is a combination of theory and practice to produce complex metal parts. This course will include advanced machining.


Principles Of CNC

Course Code: MTT-250

This course is an introduction to the coding used in CNC programming.


Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirements for different machining operations.
• Interpret blueprint information and translate into actionable items.
• Perform setup and operation of manual machines, such as band saw, lathe, mill, and drill press.