Certificate Programs

Machine Tool Operationsoffice information worker

Length: One-year Program - Two semesters

Purpose: The steady growth of industries in our area creates a steady demand for skilled machine shop personnel. This curriculum is designed to train persons for full-time employment upon completion of the program at SVCC.

Occupational Objective:
General Machine Shop

Program Requirements: The Machine Tool Operations program is designed to prepare students to work as machine shop personnel and to provide them with an introduction to the use of various types of machine tools used in industries. The curriculum includes basic courses in the humanities and social sciences to assist the student in social and business communications. Courses allied to this technical work, such as blueprint reading, technical report writing, and applied mathematics are also offered.

Students successfully completing the two semester sequence in this program receive a Certificate of Completion. Job opportunities for machine shop exist in many areas, primarily in the manufacturing industries.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
DRF Elective 3 0 3
ENG 100 Basic Occupational Comm. 3 0 3
MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I 2 3 3
MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II 2 3 3
TOTAL 13 6 15
         
  Second Semester      
MAC 116 Machinist Handbook 2 0 2
MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I 2 3 3
MAC 163 Machine Shop Practices III 2 3 3
MAC 164 Machine Shop Practices IV 2 3 3
WEL 123 Arc Welding I 2 3 3
SDV 106 Prep. for Employment 1 0 1
TOTAL 11 12 15

Total Credits for the Machine Tool Operations Certificate 30