Machining Technologies

Program Description

This program focuses on the elements of basic machine programming and operation aligned to automation, machining, and manufacturing.

Program Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in machining positions. The content includes but is not limited to broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the machining industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Certification/Licensure

• National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1
• Autodesk CAM 2.5 Axis Milling Certification

CTSO

• SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved cocurricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.

Articulation

May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities. Speak with a career counselor for more information.

Admission Process

Date, Times, & Location:
Start Date: August, January
Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Length Of The Program: Full-time: 1500 hours – approximately 13 months to complete.

Program’s OCP (Occupational Completion Points)

• OCP A: PMT0020 - Machinist Helper 300 hours
• OCP B: PMT0022 - Machinist Operator 300 hours
• OCP C: PMT0024 - Machinist Setup Operator 600 hours
• OCP D: BPMT0025 - Machinist 300 hours

Location

MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

Tuition, Labs, & Fees (Day)

$5,699.00

Additional Fees Due Prior To Pre-Admittance

• Application Fee: $45.00
• Bookstore Textbook(s): $410.00
• Uniform: $80.00
• Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor): Scientific calculator (estimate $25.00), close-toed shoes (estimate $50.00)

Note

The Basic Skills Assessment must be taken within 6 weeks of your admit date unless exemption criteria have been documented per State Statute. For exemption information, see the Student Handbook located here: Student Handbook.

Financial Aid Links

Links to Career Resources

Speak with a career counselor for more information

Job Placement Rate

Day: 100%

Length

Full-time: 1500 hrs (13 mos)

Delivery

On-Campus Full-time (Day)

Dual Enrollment

Yes

Have Questions?

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6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Call: 941.751.7900
Email: MTCManufacturing@ManateeSchools.net
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