About Our Program

The Machine Processes certificate provides students with the opportunity to gain basic and intermediate level experience in the areas of computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided drafting (CAD).

Nature of Work and Employment

Completers of this program will be fluent in CNC machine operation and will have entry-level setup skills. They will have the knowledge and skill to gain employment in manufacturing facilities utilizing CNC machining.

Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Hours
DRAF 105	Computer Aided Drafting I	3
DRAF 110	Print Reading and Inspection	2
MTEC 151	Introduction to CNC Machining 1	3
MTEC 280	CNC Lathe I 1	3
Select one of the following:		3
MATH 111	Technical Math 1
higher level math course
	Hours	14
Second Semester
MTEC 164	Manufacturing Processes	3
MTEC 270	CNC Mill I 1	3
WELD 130	Introduction to Welding	3
Select one of the following:		3
BUSN 141	Business Communications 1
ENGL 121	Rhetoric and Composition I 1
COMM 101	Technical Communications 1
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	26

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Course has a prerequisite. See course description.

Program Outcomes

• Interpret and utilize technical drawings as they apply to both manufacturing and quality control.
• Identify the processes required to manufacture a component.
  
• Use calipers, micrometers, and other basic inspection gauges to measure, inspect, and document features on a manufactured component.
  
• Apply industry related mathematics.
  
• Operate and troubleshoot CNC lathes and mills.

Program Contacts

Call Highland at 815-235-6121 for the following program contacts:

• Dr. Matt Magee, Dean of Agriculture, Business & Technology
• Aaron Sargent, Industrial Technology Faculty
• Vicki Schulz, Student Advisor/Transfer Coordinator