- Suncoast Technical College
- Machining Technologies
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Program Overview
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Machining Technologies
Program Overview
Do you want to enter the fascinating and rapidly growing world of precision manufacturing? If so, our Precision Machining & CNC Automation Program is perfect for you! This program will teach you how to operate the latest industrial machine tools to produce accurate parts and products. With our expert instructors and state-of-the-art equipment, you will be ready to enter this exciting field and start your career in Precision Machining!
What to expect:
- Learn how to set up and operate many industrial machine tools required to produce accurate parts and products.
- Develop skills in manual machining equipment such as Lathes, Vertical Mills, Surface Grinders, Drill Press as well as CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machines.
- Receive instruction in the use of precision measuring equipment.
- Learn related trade math and blueprint reading, CAD/CAM programming, and CNC machine tool operation.
- Develop knowledge and skills that meet the requirements and safe practices of the modern manufacturing industry.
This program will prepare you for a career in Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Automotive, Telecommunications, Motorsports, Petroleum, Green Technologies, Tool & Die, Plastic injection molds, and Consumer products.
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Campus
- Sarasota Campus
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Program Details
Start Dates, Length & Cost
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Entrance / Exit Requirements
Language, math and reading competencies are pre-assessed. The required basic skills grade levels are Reading-9, Math-9, and Language-8 and must be met prior to program completion.
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Industry Certifications / State Credentials
> Mastercam Associate Certification-Mill Design & Toolpaths
> Mastercam Certified Programmer Mill Level (CPgM1)
Issued by: Mastercam
> NIMS Machining Level 1
~CNC Milling: Operations
~CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations
~CNC Turning: Operations
~CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations
~Drill Press Skills 1
~Grinding Skills 1
~Manual Milling Skills 1
~Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
~Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills
Issued by: National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Obtainment Time Frame: In Program -
Counselor
- Sally Hritz (E-mail)
STC Sarasota Campus
941-924-1365, Ext. 62283
- Sally Hritz (E-mail)
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Careers & Salaries
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Machining Technologies (J200100)
Course Sequence
| OCP | Course # | Course Title | Length |
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| A | PMT0020 | Machinist Helper | 300 hours |
| B | PMT0022 | Machinist Operator | 300 hours |
| C | PMT0024 | Machinist Setup Operator | 600 hours |
