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MCH – Machine Manufacturing Tech Outcomes

AAS - Machine Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge in understanding of machine shop safety.
  • Communication
  • Professional Competence
Utilize an industry mechanical drawing (blueprint) to select and interpret processes, procedures, inspection equipment and operation of necessary machine tools to produce the part/product to industry specifications.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Verify acceptable dimensional tolerances by the use of precision measurement and inspection tools.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Accurately perform conversions, computations and calculations that result in parts production to specification, while maintaining optimal machining conditions.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Write CNC programs for Fanuc (G & M compatible) controlled CNC turning and machining centers using basic programming skills.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Perform safe maintenance, setup, and operating procedures with the manual machine tools group.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Perform safe setup and operating procedures with the computer numerical control (CNC) turning and machining centers.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Construct and verify computer designed 2-D and 3-D part models and tool paths commonly machined with CNC turning and machining centers.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection

ACERT1 - CNC Turning One-Year Certificate

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge in understanding of machine shop safety.
  • Communication
  • Professional Competence
Utilize an industry mechanical drawing (blueprint) to select and interpret processes, procedures, inspection equipment and operation of necessary machine tools to produce the part/product to industry specifications.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Verify acceptable dimensional tolerances by the use of precision measurement and inspection tools.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Accurately perform conversions, computations and calculations that result in parts production to specification, while maintaining optimal machining conditions.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Write CNC programs for Fanuc (G & M compatible) controlled CNC turning and machining centers using basic programming skills.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Perform safe maintenance, setup, and operating procedures with the manual machine tools group.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Perform safe setup and operating procedures with the computer numerical control (CNC) turning and machining centers.
  • Communication
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection

ACERT1 - Manual Machining One-Year Certificate

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge in machine shop safety.
  • Professional Competence
Apply an understanding of the different views, techniques, and information that are contained within a machine shop blueprint.
  • Professional Competence
Understand and apply the basic principles and rules associated with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing to interpret industry standard drawings and blueprints.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Select the appropriate cutting tool technology, and calculate and use the correct speeds and feeds for a given cutting tool in a machining process.
  • Professional Competence
Apply correct basic measuring tools in the layout of a machining project.
  • Professional Competence
Use precision measuring tools to inspect and confirm correct dimensional measurements on manufactured parts.
  • Professional Competence
Use manually operated powered band saws, drill presses, lathes, and horizontal and vertical milling machines in the manufacture of dimensionally correct machined parts or assemblies.
  • Professional Competence
Use surface grinding technology to accurately grind parts to tolerance.
  • Professional Competence
Validate breadth of manual machining skills through the completion of a manual machining technical skill assessment.
  • Professional Competence
Apply learned machining skills in an industrial manufacturing environment by completing cooperative education.
  • Communication

ACERT1 - CNC Milling One-Year Certificate

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Operate and maintain a safe work environment to industry standards
  • Communication
  • Professional Competence
Utilize industry standard mechanical drawings to select and interpret processes, procedures, inspection equipment.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Identify geometric dimensioning symbols and interpret their use on industry standard mechanical drawings per ASM Y14.5M – 1994 standard.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Accurately operate necessary machine tools to produce the part/product to industry specifications and standards.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Verify acceptable dimensional tolerances through the use of basic, semiprecision, precision measurement and inspection tools.
  • Professional Competence
Accurately perform conversations, computations and calculations that result in parts production to industry standards and specifications.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Perform safe maintenance, setup and operating procedures with CNC machining centers.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Construct and verify computer aided designed 2-D and 3-D part models with tool paths machined with CNC machining centers.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Perform safe maintenance, setup, and operating procedures with manual milling machine tools.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Write CNC programs for G & M code compatible controlled CNC machining centers using basic programming.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection

ACERTP - Manufacturing Technician: Career Pathway Certificate

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Gain an understanding of how to operate in, and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Communication
  • Professional Competence
Fundamental understanding and application of common blueprint reading in a shop environment.
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Given the necessary materials and information, the student will be able to identify geometric dimensioning symbols and interpret their use on common drawings per ASM Y14.5M - 1994 standard.
  • Professional Competence
Solve trade related math calculations using general math, formulas and shop trigonometry to perform scope of work.
  • Professional Competence
Calculate speed and feed information to operate tools and machinery as required.
  • Professional Competence
Gain a basic working knowledge of layout tools and techniques.
  • Professional Competence
Operate drill presses, manual lathes, manual vertical milling machines, and various hand tools to produce a drill grinding gauge, ball peen hammer, and mill training block.
  • Professional Competence
Apply knowledge of basic and precision measuring tools to measure projects within specified print tolerances.
  • Professional Competence