State Board Approval Date:

Nov, 1996

Implementation Date (e.g., Fall, 0000):

Fall, 1997

Last Updated:

05/22/01

 

Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

MTA4-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

MTA4-02-04

Program Numbering

MTA4-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

MTA4-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: MTA4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Advanced Machine Tool Technology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program are:

a)      attainment of 16 years of age;

b)      achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

1.              

Admission of transfer students to the Advanced Machine Tool Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a)      regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b)      proper completion of application and related procedures.

         

Standard Number: MTA4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Advanced Machine Tool Technology,  Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program are:

a)      attainment of 16 years of age;

b)      achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores, or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  MTA4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of MTA4 and a CIP Code of 48.0503A4 are applied to the Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code MTA4 and CIP Code 48.0503A4 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: MTA4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code MTA4 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of MTA4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Advanced Machine Tool Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Advanced Machine Tool Technology program is an advanced course of study that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  Graduates of the program receive an Advanced Machine Tool Technology diploma requiring any one of the following specializations:  advanced general machinist, CNC specialist, tool and die specialist, or mold design specialist. 

 

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

13 Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

72 Credit Hours

MCH 101

Introduction to Machine Tool

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 102

Blueprint Reading for Machine Tool

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 107

Characteristics of Metals/Heat Treatment I

[P] Provisional admission

3

2

0

5

4

MCH 109

Lathe Operations I

[P] Provisional admission

4

6

0

10

7

MCH 110

Lathe Operations II

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 112

Surface Grinder Operations

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 114

Blueprint Reading II

[P/C] MCH 104

5

0

0

5

5

MCH 115

Mill Operations I

[P] Provisional admission

4

6

0

10

7

MCH 116

Mill Operations II

[P] Provisional admission

2

8

0

10

6

MCH 118

Computer/CNC Literacy

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

XXX xxx

Guided Elective(s)

 (0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

5

 

MCH 104

Machine Tool Math I

[P/C] MAT 101

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

[P] ***

(5)

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

 

MCH 105

Machine Tool Math II

[P] MCH 104

5

0

0

5

5

OR

MAT 104

Geometry and Trigonometry

[P] Grade of C or better in MAT 103

(5)     

(0)

(0)

(5)

(5)

 Completion of One specialization is required

 

Advanced General Machinist Courses                                                  38 Credit Hours

MCA 201

Advanced Milling I

[P] MCH 115, MCH 116

5

2

3

10

7

MCA 203

Advanced Milling II

[P/C] MCA 201

3

4

3

10

6

MCA 205

Advanced Lathe Operations I

[P] MCH 109, MCH 110

5

2

3

10

7

MCA 207

Advanced Lathe Operations II

[P] MCA 205

3

4

3

10

6

MCA 208

Advanced Grinding I

[P] MCH 112

3

2

0

5

4

MCA 209

Advanced Grinding II

[P] MCA 208

2

0

3

5

3

XXX xxx