Machining Technology
[A50300] Associate in Applied Science Degree (Day)
[D50330] Diploma (Day)
[C50330] Certificate (Day)
[C50330] Certificate (Evening)
[C50330] CNC Certificate (Evening)
The Machining Technology curriculum is designed to develop skills in the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized equipment, and sophisticated precision inspection instruments.
Students will learn to interpret blueprints, set up manual and CNC machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations, and make decisions to insure that work quality is maintained.
Employment opportunities for machining technicians exist in manufacturing industries, public institutions, governmental agencies, and in a wide range of specialty machining shops.
COMPETENCIES
Randolph Community College is committed to continuous improvement through program evaluation. One part of the evaluation is to assess program competencies. While our program contains many competencies for students to master, each year a select few are chosen for assessment purposes. This year, program competency assessment will focus on:
- Properly use precision measuring tools.
- Show proficiency in print reading principles.
- Setup and operate manual machine tools.
- Use CNC turning and milling machines.
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAD/CAM applications.
- Illustrate Tool & Die, Mold Making principles.
Click here for a list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Sciences courses approved for this program.
