Machine Tool Technology, Certificate

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Machine Tool Technology (042)
Certificate

This program prepares students for careers in the metal working trades. Courses are offered on main campus and at industry sites. Upon completion, students are prepared for the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I tests in all seven skill areas and Level II tests in the Lathe and Mill.

NOTE: Courses listed in the first/third semester will be scheduled in the fall; second/forth semester courses will be scheduled in the spring. The student is encouraged to use the curriculum planner to keep track of courses taken and those still needed. In some cases, one or more courses may be taken in a different order than indicated on the planner. However, individual course prerequisites must be observed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites – Some courses require another course be taken beforehand or at the same time. To check if a course has a prerequisite or corequisite, see the course description.

Minimum - 33 credits

First Semester (18)

DRFT 114 - Blueprint Reading (Machine) 3 credits
MACH 101 - Introduction to Metalworking 3 credits
MACH 111 - Lathe I 3 credits
MACH 131 - Mill I 3 credits
MACH 107 - Engineering Materials and Processes 3 credits
MACH 117 - Applied Machine Shop Mathematics 3 credits

Second Semester (15)

BUSN 225 - Organizational Communication 3 credits
MECH 114 - Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming 3 credits
MACH 121 - Grind I 3 credits
MACH 132 - Mill II 3 credits
or MACH 112 - Lathe II 3 credits
MACH 140 - Metrology/Inspection 3 credits

The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

NIMS is a nonprofit national educational foundation that fosters partnerships between businesses and schools to develop a skilled workforce for the metalworking industry. It serves the needs of the metalworking industry by assisting in the development of skill standards for educational and company training programs. Individual assessments can certify skill competencies that are nationally recognized. NIMS requirements focus on accuracy, consistency, safety, problem solving, teamwork and demonstrated performance. The machine Tool Technology certificate at Butler County Community College is directly aligned with the NIMS standards. NIMS credentials will be earned through performance exams given at the college.

NIMS Level I credentials can be earned in the following skill areas:

Measurement, Materials and Safety, Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout, Milling, Drill Press, Grinding, Turning-Chucking, Turning Between Centers.

NIMS Level II credentials can be earned in the following skill areas:

Lathe or Mill