Mold Making Technician - Diploma (2009-2010)
Hutchinson (64 Credits) - Education Plan

Machining is a craft that provides the key to modern manufacturing. The mold maker shapes and finishes the metal molds for plastic injection molding of plastic parts we use every day. Ridgewater College graduates are in every area of manufacturing including machine operator, plant manager, and sales of machine tools. The lab is state-of-the-art with equipment found in high-tech manufacturing firms like Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines and CAD/CAM software.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(24 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
DRFT 1503 Interpreting Engineering Drawings 2 
DRFT 2501 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3*
DRFT 2503 Parametric Design I 3 
GSWS 1451 First Aid/Safety 1 
MACT 1800 Manufacturing Computer Applications 1 
MACT 1801 Fundamentals of Precision Manufacturing 2 
MACT 1812 Fixture Design and Tooling 2 
MACT 1822 Applied Math I 2 
MACT 1831 Manual Lathe Operations 3 
MACT 1840 Manual Mill Operations 3 
MACT 1842 2-Axis CNC II 2 
MACT 2803 Precision Grinding 3 
MACT 2805 Precision Grinding II 2 
MACT 2811 CNC Programming and Set-up - Mill 3 
MACT 2813 CNC Vertical Machining Centers 3 
MACT 2815 CNC Programming and Set-up - Lathe 3 
MACT 2826 Computer Assisted Machining I 3 
MACT 2827 Computer Assisted Machining II 3 
MACT 2831 Die Design 2 
MACT 2832 Mold Design 2 
MACT 2853 Applied Math II 1 
MACT 2870 Mold Making I 3 
MACT 2872 Mold Making II 3 
MACT 2874 Mold Making III 4 
Total Credits: 58  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 59 while the section is listed as having 58 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(these courses are not required but are recommended)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
DRFT 1001 Principles of Engineering/Engineering Technology 1 
DRFT 1500 Drafting Basics 2 
DRFT 1502 CAD I 3*
DRFT 2503 Parametric Design I 3 
MACT 2950 Special Topics/Projects 1*
 
Elective Courses
(select 2 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCM 1102 Applied Written Communications 2 
GSCM 1122 Applied Oral and Written Communications 2*
GSCM 1132 Applied Technical Writing 2 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Elective Courses
(select 2 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSMS 1212 Manufacturing Mathematics 2 
GSMS 1222 Applied Elementary Algebra 2 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Elective Courses
(select 2 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSIS 1502 Human Relations 2 
GSWS 1422 Quality Management 2 
GSWS 1432 Problem Solving/Decision Making 2 
GSWS 1442 Team Development 2 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 64  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.