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Mike Standifird
mstandifirdangelina.edu

936-633-5472

Machine Tool Technology Program

The Machine Tool Career Pathway takes students through an extensive college credit program that includes:

• Basic Manual Machining
• Intermediate Machine Tools
• Advanced Machine Tools
• Computer Numerical Control machines

The program contains two certificates and one associate degree. 
They are:

• Certificate of Completion - Machine Operator
• Certificate of Completion - Operator
  Numerical Control Machine Operator
• Associate of Applied Science Degree - Machine Tool
  Technology

Accreditation Statement
The Machine Tool Technology program at Angelina College is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Technology
Modern machine tools equip a machine tools lab that was created with the assistance of local companies. Specialized tooling and machines are contributed by national and international companies. High tech computer software programs are used to generate machine products in a controlled
manufacturing setting.

Job Opportunities
Graduates are employed in the local area in manufacturing plants and medium to small custom machine shops. Others find employment in the maintenance shops of manufacturing plants.

Placement Rate & Salaries
The placement rate for completers of the degree program exceeds 100 percent for the past three years. Starting wages vary according to type, size and geographic location of the industry and the experience of the graduate. Wage information is available on request.

Machine Tool Technology Associate in Applied Science
BASIC CORE OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	CREDIT HRS
1. Communications (6 hours)
ENGL 1301 – Composition	3
SPCH 1318  - Interpersonal Communication	3
2. Mathematics	0
(See other required courses)
3. Natural Sciences (3 hours)
PHYS 1305 – Elementary Physics	3
4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
MUSI 1306, MUSI 1310, ARTS 1301  or  DRAM 1310	3
5. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
SOCI 1301 – Intro to Sociology	3
Total Hours	15
REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES
6. MCHN 1230 – Statistical   Process Control	2
DFTG 1325 – Blueprint Reading and Sketching	3
MCHN 1343 – Machine Shop Math	3
MCHN 1405 – Metals & Heat Treatment	4
MCHN 1438 – Basic Machining I	4
MCHN 1441  – Basic Machine Shop II	4
MCHN 1452 – Intermediate Machining I	4
MCHN 1454 – Intermediate Machining II	4
MCHN 2444 – CNC Programming	4
MCHN 1426 – Intro to CAM	4
MCHN 2435 – Advanced CNC Machining	4
MCHN 2438  – Advanced CAM	4
Total Hours	44
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
7.    TECM 1341 – Technical Algebra	3
WLDG 1421 – Intro to Welding Fundamentals or
WLDG 1428 – Intro to Shield Metal Arc Welding	4
STSU  0300 – Student Development	0
Total Hours	7
Total Hours for Degree	66

Machine Tool Technology Enhanced Skills Certificate Journeyman Machinist
This advanced curriculum provides the skills, principles and applications for a Journeyman Machinist. The advanced skills will concentrate on computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers. Completion of The Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology is prerequisite for enrollment.
MCHN 2441 – Advanced Machining I	4
MCHN 2445 – Advanced Machining II	4
Total Hours	8

Machine Tool Technology Machine Operator Level 1 Certificate
REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES	CREDIT HRS
MCHN 1230 – Statistical   Process Control	2
DFTG 1325 –  Blueprint Reading and Sketching	3
MCHN 1343 – Machine Shop Math	3
MCHN 1438 – Basic Machining I	4
MCHN 1441 –  Basic Machine Shop II	4
MCHN 1452 – Intermediate Machining I	4
MCHN 1454 – Intermediate Machining II	4
MCHN 2444 – CNC Programming	4
Total Hours for Certificate	28

Machine Tool Technology Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator Level 1 Certificate
REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES	CREDIT HRS
MCHN 1230 – Statistical   Process Control	2
DFTG 1325 –   Blueprint Reading and Sketching	3
MCHN 1343 – Machine Shop Math	3
MCHN 1438 – Basic Machining I	4
MCHN 1441 – Basic Machine Shop II	4
MCHN 2444 – CNC Programming	4
Total Hours for Certificate	20

 

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