Machine Tool Technology - Basic Technical Certificate (BTC)

BTC - 1 Year (NB)
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Certificate Quick Facts

  • Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
  • Department: Manufacturing and Welding
  • Program Code: MACH.BTC
  • Program Type: Career and Technical Education
  • Available Fully Online: No
  • Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes

NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.

Certificate Requirements

Course Course Title Min Credits
Major Requirements
MACH 103Machine Shop Laboratory I3
MACH 104Machine Shop Laboratory II3
MACH 105Machine Shop Laboratory III6
MACH 126Related Blueprint Reading I2
MACH 127Related Blueprint Reading II2
MACH 153Machine Shop Theory I2
MACH 154Machine Shop Theory II2
MACH 155Machine Shop Theory III2
MACH 224Tool Design for Manufacturing2
Minimum Credit Hours Required24

Certificate Plan: Fall Start

The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
First 8-Week Session
  
MACH 103 Machine Shop Laboratory I 3
MACH 153 Machine Shop Theory I 2
Second 8-Week Session
  
MACH 104 Machine Shop Laboratory II 3
MACH 154 Machine Shop Theory II 2
Full 16-Week Session
  
MACH 126 Related Blueprint Reading I 2
 Total Semester Credit Hours12
Spring
Full 16-Week Session
  
MACH 105 Machine Shop Laboratory III 6
MACH 127 Related Blueprint Reading II 2
MACH 155 Machine Shop Theory III 2
MACH 224 Tool Design for Manufacturing 2
 Total Semester Credit Hours12
 Minimum Credit Hours Required24

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of safe work habits in all phases of machine shop operation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced setup, operation, and maintenance of manual milling machines.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced manual engine lathe set-up techniques and operations, as well as precision surface grinding and measuring techniques.
  • Perform and utilize advanced setup techniques, tool and hardware selection, and process planning for manufacturing, as well as jig and fixture design for production machining.
  • Apply advanced interpretation of machine shop specific detail and assembly drawings emphasizing machining operations and materials; apply the Machinery’s Handbook in interpreting blueprint specifications and associated machining processes.
  • Work professionally and productively with others through collaboration and teamwork in a shop or lab environment.