CVCC Catalog 2004 - 2006

Diploma

Machine Tool

Diploma: Diploma

Length: Four-semester (two-year) plus one summer curriculum

Purpose: Modern manufacturing techniques have created a great demand for highly skilled operators of the machines and tools used in making the many complex parts required by industry. It is the purpose of this curriculum to develop machinists and machinist trainees who are able to skillfully convert the engineer’s blueprint into a precision part.

Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting the admission requirements established for the College and an interest in studying the Machine Tool curriculum, the student must achieve a satisfactory score on the appropriate English and mathematics proficiency examinations. Students who do not meet the English and mathematics requirements will be required to correct their deficiencies. Cooperative Education is available in the curriculum. Students are strongly advised to consult with their advisor and the Apprentice Coordinator while planning a program of study and to continue doing so on a regular, periodic basis during that program of study.

Program Requirements: The curriculum encompasses such diverse areas as technical mathematics, technical drafting, machine shop theory and practice, numerical control programming, basic metallurgy and is supplemented by general education courses. Upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum, the graduate will be awarded a Diploma in Machine Tool.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Association: The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Association (AMTA) is a consortium of Region 2000 manufactures, secondary schools and Central Virginia Community College dedicated to promoting the manufacturing industry as an attractive career choice, and to providing increased opportunities to obtain the basic skills needed to be successful. The AMTA in collaboration with CVCC offers instruction at CVCC and at an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTEC) using state-of-the-art production equipment. The AMTEC uses a selective admissions process. Students who have successfully completed the Machine Tool Program at CVCC may qualify for admission to AMTEC. Interested students should contact their advisor.

First Year

Course No.  Course Title Course Credits
    1st 
Sem
2nd
Sem
Sum
Sem
MTH 103-104 Applied Technical Mathematics I-II(1) 3 3 -
DRF 161 Blueprint Reading 2 - -
MAC 161-162 Machine Shop Practices I-II 6 - -
SAF 126 Principles of Industrial Safety 3 - -
STD 100 Orientation(2)  1 - -
DRF 128 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - 2 -
One of the following computer courses:
   BUS 226 Computer Business Applications
   ITE 115 Computer Literacy°
MAC 116  Machinist Handbook
MAC 163-164 Machine Shop Practices III-IV
MAC 121 Numerical Control I   
MAC 146 Metals/Heat Treatment
MAC 241-242  Advanced Machinery Procedures I-II
TOTAL 15 16  11

Second Year

Course No.  Course Title Course Credits
    1st 
Sem
2nd
Sem
MAC 122-123  Numerical Control II-III   3 3
Elective  3 -
MAC 231-232  Advanced Precision Machining I-II 6 -
WEL 120 Introduction to Welding  3 -
ENG 100 Basic Occupational Communication(3)      - 3
IND 140 Quality Control - 2
Social Science Elective(4)  - 3
TOTAL 15 11

Total Minimum Credits for Machine Tool—68.

(1) Students whose placement test scores qualify for placement in MTH 115-116, MTH 151-152 or MTH 163-164 are encouraged to take one of these higher level sequences in lieu of MTH 103-104. Students who wish to receive the AAS in Technical Studies should complete a higher level of mathematics than MTH 103-104.
(2) Selected apprentice students may be required to take STD 106 (Preparation for Employment) as part of their employer-approved apprenticeship curriculum. STD 106 will substitute for STD 100.
(3) Students whose placement test scores qualify for placement in ENG 111 are encouraged to take ENG 111 in lieu of ENG 100.  Students who wish to receive the AAS in Technical Studies must take ENG 111.
(4) For a listing of approved courses, see Social Sciences Electives located at the beginning of the Curricula of Study section of this catalog.
° ITE 115 replaces IST 117 – Introduction to Microcomputer Software