This diploma provides students with a primary technical specialty. All courses within this diploma will be awarded for credit toward an Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Machine Tool Technology.

Requirements

Course List

Courses	Course Title	Credit Hours
General Education Courses
ENG 165	Professional Communications (or approved ENG course)	3
Select one of the following:		3
MAT 170	Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I
MAT 110	College Algebra
MAT 120	Probability and Statistics
Elective Social/Behavioral Sciences		3
Subtotal		9
Required Core Subject Areas
MTT 120	Machine Tool Print Reading	3
MTT 121	Machine Tool Theory I	3
MTT 123	Machine Tool Theory II	3
MTT 141	Metals and Heat Treatment	3
MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2
Subtotal		14
Other Courses Required for Graduation
MTT 122	Machine Tool Practice I	4
MTT 124	Machine Tool Practice II	4
MTT 126	Machine Tool Practice III	4
MTT 161	Machine Tool Maintenance Theory	2
MTT 250	Principles of CNC	3
Subtotal		17
Total Hours		40

Graduation Plan

Fall Start

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall Semester		Hours
MAT 170	Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I	3
MTT 120	Machine Tool Print Reading	3
MTT 121	Machine Tool Theory I	3
MTT 122	Machine Tool Practice I	4
MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2
	Hours	15
Spring Semester
ENG 165	Professional Communications	3
MTT 123	Machine Tool Theory II	3
MTT 124	Machine Tool Practice II	4
MTT 250	Principles of CNC	3
	Hours	13
Summer Semester
MTT 126	Machine Tool Practice III	4
MTT 141	Metals and Heat Treatment	3
MTT 161	Machine Tool Maintenance Theory	2
Elective Behavioral Science		3
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	40

Spring Start

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Spring Semester		Hours
ENG 165	Professional Communications	3
MTT 123	Machine Tool Theory II	3
MTT 124	Machine Tool Practice II	4
MTT 250	Principles of CNC	3
	Hours	13
Summer Semester
MTT 126	Machine Tool Practice III	4
MTT 141	Metals and Heat Treatment	3
MTT 161	Machine Tool Maintenance Theory	2
Elective Behavioral Science		3
	Hours	12
Fall Semester
MAT 170	Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I	3
MTT 120	Machine Tool Print Reading	3
MTT 121	Machine Tool Theory I	3
MTT 122	Machine Tool Practice I	4
MTT 143	Precision Measurements	2
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	40

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Advising Information

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Program Notes

To help students maximize financial aid opportunities as well as help ensure that students take their courses in the appropriate sequence, it is recommended that students entering Machine Tool Technology be admitted to the associate degree program, rather than certificate or diploma programs.  The certificates and diplomas can be earned and awarded as they are completed within the associate degree program.  Be aware that not all MTT courses are offered each semester, so the best practice is to advise students to take the courses as outlined in the semester-by-semester graduation plan (see below).

Students may earn a Machine Tool Operator certificate by completing the following courses successfully (25 cr. hrs.): MTT 121, 122, 143, 250, 120, 123, 124 and CPT 169.

MTT courses are offered during days and evenings.

This diploma is offered in Greenwood and the L-CAM (Laurens).  

Ensure that first-term students take all MTT courses, even if developmental courses are needed. Ask the department head or full-time instructor for the best match. First-semester students in the FALL who are enrolled in developmental study courses should sign up for the following MTT courses:  MTT 143, MTT 120, MTT 121, MTT 122. Students starting in the Spring or Summer may be advised to complete developmental and/or general education coursework so that they can begin MTT courses in the Fall semester.  In some cases, students may be able to start with MTT coursework in the Spring or Summer, but starting in a semester other than Fall may affect students’ financial aid in subsequent semesters. It is best to connect with Don Lytch (at the Lex Walters Campus in Greenwood), or Phillip Calhoun (at the center for Advanced Manufacturing in Laurens), if a student needs to start MTT courses in a semester other than Fall.

The Machine Tool student should be prepared to purchase $350 worth of hand-tools necessary for project work. A good calculator with sine, cosine and tangent functions, along with fractional/decimal equivalent is recommended (TI-36X Solar by Texas Instruments). Safety glasses are required.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Machine Tool Technology Diploma program is to provide the technical instruction and practical experience for skill development to enable the student to become gainfully employed in the Machine Tool Technology field.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply theoretical knowledge gained in class to complete metal working projects to blueprint requirements.
2. Setup and safely operate all machine tools required for project completion.
3. Apply the proper use of measuring tools for the completion of projects within stated limits.
4. Maintain the personal discipline to complete projects on time.
5. Use technology in machine shop related to on the job requirements.
6. Use applicable tooling correctly during various machining operations.