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Machine Tool Technology CC
Manufacturing Department | C.C. Certificate of Completion | One year
Earn a Machine Tool Technology certificate from Clackamas Community College and learn to use many machines, tools and software to create industrial products.
The Machine Tool Technology program will prepare you for high-tech manufacturing careers, where you'll produce industrial products and use computer-aided machine tool technology such as CAD and CAM software. You'll gain hands-on experience and skill for a variety of machinery and a wide range of measuring and inspection techniques to achieve the highest quality product.
Machine Tool Technology CC
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Work independently on manual machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications
- Use CNC machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications
- Apply critical thinking skills to solve common machining and manufacturing problems
- Work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals
Careers
Career opportunities may include:
- machinist, tool maker
- CNC programmer/operator
- CAD/CAM technicians
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PROGRAM CODES: CC.MACHTECH
Course work in machine tool technology prepares students for careers in high-tech manufacturing by producing products to exacting industrial standards utilizing current manual and computer-aided machine tool technology. Many classes are taught in a flexible, open-lab format and students may enter the program any term.
Individualized daytime and evening instruction is provided in the operation of machine tools such as: lathes, mills, surface and cylindrical grinders and common machine shop equipment. Included in the degree program is the study of computer numerical control (CNC) programming and machining for milling, turning and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as courses in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) utilizing current industrial CAD/CAM software. Quality control is stressed while students are taught a wide range of measuring and inspection techniques. Other topics include courses offered in welding, materials science and basic electricity. Many students enroll in these courses to upgrade existing job skills and several of our courses satisfy the continuing education unit (CEU) requirements of local apprenticeships and trade organizations.
RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations (3 credits - see page 82 for course list)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- work independently on manual machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
- work independently on CNC machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
- apply critical thinking skills to solve common machining and manufacturing problems;
- work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals.
SHORT TERM TRAINING
For students who need a quick-entry strategy into the work force, an individualized education and employment plan can be created that concentrates the knowledge and skills necessary to start or change a career path. Please see a faculty advisor for more information. A short-term training certificate is available.
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Oregon Tech transfer courses)
The Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a significant number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech's Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program.
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
Machine Tool Technology Core Requirements
Complete 2 credits of MFG-280
- MFG-280
- Manufacturing Technology/CWE
- 2
Complete 3 credits of MFG-106
- MFG-106
- Advanced Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Manufacturing
- 3
Complete 9 credits of MFG-111
- MFG-111
- Machine Tool Fundamentals I
- 9
Complete 9 credits of MFG-112
- MFG-112
- Machine Tool Fundamentals II
- 9
Complete MFG-109 or MFG-209
- MFG-109
- Computer Literacy for Technicians
- 3
- MFG-209
- Programming & Automation for Manufacturing
- 3
Complete the following Core Requirements
- MFG-104
- Print Reading
- 2
- MFG-105
- Dimensional Inspection
- 2
- MFG-107
- Industrial Safety & First Aid
- 3
- MFG-201
- CNC I: Set-Up and Operation
- 4
- MTH-080
- Technical Mathematics II
- 3
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050
- MTH-050*
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101
- WR-101*
- Communication Skills: Occupational Writing
- 3
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Please refer to page 82 of the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.
*Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty advisor or a staff member in Student Services for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.
Oregon Tech Transfer Courses
The CCC Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech's Electronics Engineering Technology degree program. For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.
