Machining Technician - Diploma (2015-2016)
Hutchinson (32 Credits) - Education Plan

Machining is a craft that provides the key to modern manufacturing. The machinist shapes and finishes the metal parts that go into every consumer product. 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.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(12 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMAE 1514 Safety Awareness 2 
CMAE 1518 Manufacturing Processes and Production 2 
CMAE 1522 Quality Practices 2 
CMAE 1526 Maintenance Awareness 2 
MACT 1005 Blueprint Reading for Machinists 2 
MACT 1508 Applied Math 2 
MACT 1801 Fundamentals of Precision Manufacturing 2 
MACT 1831 Manual Lathe Operations 3 
MACT 1840 Manual Mill Operations 3 
MACT 2811 CNC Programming and Set-up - Mill 3 
MACT 2826 Computer Assisted Machining I 3 
MACT 2950 Special Topics/Projects 4*
Total Credits: 28  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 30 while the section is listed as having 28 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 4 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
DRFT 1001 Principles of Engineering/Engineering Technology 1 
DRFT 1500 Drafting Basics 2 
DRFT 1502 CAD I 3*
DRFT 1503 Interpreting Engineering Drawings 2 
DRFT 2503 Parametric Design I 3 
MACT 1812 Fixture Design and Tooling 2 
MACT 1842 2-Axis CNC II 2 
MACT 2950 Special Topics/Projects 1-4*
ONCR 100 On Course 3 
WELD 1190 Fundamentals of Welding 2 
WELD 2950 Special Projects/Topics 1-4*
Total Credits: 4  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 32  

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