Machining Fundamentals Certificate 8475, C.P.C.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

A Certificate of Program Completion

The Machining Fundamentals Certificate is an intensive one-year (two-year dual credit) program designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in the precision machining industry. Emphasis is placed on manual and CNC machining, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and industrial safety. Students will gain hands-on experience through courses covering fundamental machining operations, workholding techniques, machine tool operation, and basic CNC programming. This program provides a strong foundation in machining principles, equipping graduates with the skills needed for manufacturing, tooling, and machining-related careers. Graduates of this program may receive advanced placement into the Metalworking Technology Certificate pathway at the Vincennes campus.

Major Program Requirements

PMTD 105 - Understanding Industrial Blueprints 2 hrs -or- 100-level DRAF Blueprint course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 110 - Manufacturing Processes 2 hrs
PMTD 110L - Manufacturing Processes Laboratory 2 hrs
PMTD 111 - Machining Fundamentals I 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 112 - Machining Fundamentals II 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 115 - CNC Set Up and Operations 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD (CNC) course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 116 - Introduction to CNC Programming 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD (CNC) course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 117 - Fixturing & Production Processing 2 hrs
PMTD 118 - Machining Fundamentals III (Capstone) 2 hrs -or- PMTD 119 - Machining Fundamentals Internship (Capstone) 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

PMTD 105 - Understanding Industrial Blueprints 2 hrs -or- 100-level DRAF Blueprint course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 110 - Manufacturing Processes 2 hrs
PMTD 110L - Manufacturing Processes Laboratory 2 hrs
PMTD 111 - Machining Fundamentals I 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs

Total Hours: 8

Semester II

PMTD 112 - Machining Fundamentals II 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 115 - CNC Set Up and Operations 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD (CNC) course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 116 - Introduction to CNC Programming 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD (CNC) course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs
PMTD 117 - Fixturing & Production Processing 2 hrs
PMTD 118 - Machining Fundamentals III (Capstone) 2 hrs -or- PMTD 119 - Machining Fundamentals Internship (Capstone) 2 hrs -or- 100-level PMTD course of equal or higher credit value 2 hrs

Navigation