MACHINE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
Program Course Requirements

CMAE 1502  Technical Mathematics, 3 cr
CMAE 1506  Introduction to Computer Applications, 2 cr
CMAE 1510  Print Reading, 2 cr
CMAE 1514  MSSC Safety, 2 cr
CMAE 1518  MSSC Manufacturing Processes & Production, 2 cr
CMAE 1522  MSSC Quality Practice & Measurement, 2 cr
CMAE 1526  MSSC Maintenance Awareness, 2 cr
CMAE 1530  Machining Math, 2 cr
CMAE 1532  Machine Tool Print Reading, 2 cr
CMAE 1534  Machine Tool Technology Theory, 2 cr
CMAE 1536  Machine Tool Technology Lab I, 2 cr
CMAE 1538  Machine Tool Technology Lab II, 2 cr
CMAE 1540  Introduction to CNC, 3 cr
CMAE 1542  Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, 2 cr

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT - 30 CREDITS

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Career Description: Production machinists work primarily in the production of large volumes of one single part, particularly parts that require strict adherence to specs and involve many complicated operations. Machinists decide what cutting tool is used and the speed the part is made, as well as the feed rate, while the programmer is in charge of setting up the path the cut will follow. Career titles may include: machine tool operator, tool operator, production worker, machine setter or tender.

Program Information: This certificate provides students with introductory courses to production and machining technology to obtain basic skills for other manufacturing career pathways. Training prepares the graduate for an entry-level machinist production position. Students engage in technical math, introductory computer skills, print interpretation, manufacturing processes, machine tool theory and lab, quality control, maintenance and safety. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development long-term projections show the need for a number of replacement workers in the machinist occupation. Advanced manufacturing continues to be considered a high-demand, high-pay industry in Minnesota. The certificate program yields marketable skills and knowledge to entry-level employees.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Gain a general knowledge of production technology processes;
• Gain knowledge and understanding of interpreting production prints;
• Apply technical mathematics skills to production processes;
• Demonstrate basic computer skills;
• Gain knowledge and understanding of machine tool print reading, machine tool technology theory and lab principles, machining math, an introduction to computer numerical control, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

1. College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
2. College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted and completed towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0;
3. Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.

Transfer Opportunities: This certificate is offered collaboratively with Northland Community and Technical College, Northwest Technical College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Pine Technical College, Riverland Community College, St. Cloud Technical and Community College, and St. Paul College. Courses are transferable within all the listed colleges.