Machine Tool
Overview
The Machine Tool certificate program provides the student with the basic skills in manual machining to enter the manufacturing or machining industry.
Machinists are required in every facet of manufacturing and this certificate will prepare students for a career in the rapidly advancing manufacturing industry. This hands-on experience combines classroom and shop instruction where you’ll learn to fabricate various materials into intricate, precise, usable parts using both manual and CNC machining.
Midlands Technical College is known throughout the region for its machine tool program and has an excellent placement record for its graduates. At Midlands Technical College, students learn the latest skills in the rapidly advancing manufacturing industry and get hands-on, real-world experience – the type of training it takes to move into the workforce.
The first two semesters are common to all students and provide instruction in the use of precision layout tools, layout techniques, and the setup and operation of mills, lathes, grinders and other important conventional machines found in a machine shop.
If students were to pursue the Machine Tool associate degree, the remaining terms would include instruction in CNC programming, setup, and operations; plastic injection molding; die making and repair; and jig and fixture design. Earning the full Machine Tool associate degree can increase skills and earning potential.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (12 Credit Hours) |
MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| MTT-151 |
Precision Machining I Precision Machining I ID: MTT-151 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to basic machine shop practices with emphasis on safety, hand tools, band saws, drill presses and measuring tools. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MTT-152 |
Precision Machining II Precision Machining II ID: MTT-152 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the operation of basic machine shop equipment with emphasis on milling machines and surface grinders. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MTT-120 |
Machine Tool Print Reading Machine Tool Print Reading ID: MTT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to develop the basic skills and terminology required for visualization and interpretation of common prints used in the machine tool trades. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours) |
MTT-105 |
Machine Tool Math Applications Machine Tool Math Applications ID: MTT-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of shop math relevant to the machine tool trade. |
• | 3 | |||
| MTT-153 |
Precision Machining III Precision Machining III ID: MTT-153 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the operation of basic machine shop equipment with emphasis on lathes. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MTT-106 |
Machine Tool Computer Applications Machine Tool Computer Applications ID: MTT-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of basic computer applications that are used in machining industries. Topics will include word processing, ASCII text editing, spreadsheets, locating information on the internet and serial communical concepts. |
• | 3 | ||||
| MTT-154 |
Precision Machining IV Precision Machining IV ID: MTT-154 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of techniques used to produce more complex precision plant parts that require multiple machine tools. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 24 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,896.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Further Your Education
Complete the AAS Degree in Machine Tool for additional learning opportunities.