Mold Making Technician - Diploma (2016-2017)
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
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 1812 Fixture Design and Tooling 2 
MACT 1831 Manual Lathe Operations 3 
MACT 1840 Manual Mill Operations 3 
MACT 1842 2-Axis CNC II 2 
MACT 2501 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 
MACT 2503 Parametric Design I 3 
MACT 2508 Applied Math II 2 
MACT 2803 Precision Grinding 3 
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 2870 Mold Making I 3 
MACT 2872 Mold Making II 3 
MACT 2874 Mold Making III 4 
MACT 2890 CNC Turning Centers 3 
Total Credits: 59  
Note there is a data error. The credits listed in this section total 63 while the section is listed as having 59 credits.
 
Elective Courses
(select 3 credits from the courses below)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CMAE 1528 Career Success Skills 1 
DRFT 1001 Principles of Engineering/Engineering Technology 1 
DRFT 1502 CAD I 3*
ENGT 1103 Mechanical Systems 2 
ENGT 1301 Fluid Power 3 
GSIS 1502 Human Relations 2 
GSIS 1602 Personal Financial Management 2 
MACT 2950 Special Topics/Projects 1-3*
NDT 1100 Manufacturing Processes 2 
ONCR 100 On Course 3 
WELD 1190 Fundamentals of Welding 2 
Total Credits: 3  
 
General Studies Applied Required Courses
(1 Course)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
GSCM 1122 Applied Oral and Written Communications 2*
Total Credits: 2  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 64  

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