Major Code
840A

The Machine Tool Technology program prepares students for an exciting career working with Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) and manual machine tools. In this hands-on program, students will learn how to operate, set-up, and program these machines for automated purposes. Maintenance, safety, blueprint reading, metrology, and properties of materials are also covered.

Career Ready Pathway (21 Months)

Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.

General Education Requirements

15

COM100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication

3

or

COM121 Communication in the Workplace

3

ENG101 First-Year Composition I

3

or

ENG152 Business Communication

3

ENG102 First-Year Composition II

3

or

ENG153 Technical Writing

3

Mathematics Elective

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

Core Program Requirements

19

AMT100 Introduction to Manufacturing Automation Systems

3

CIS110 Business Information Systems

3

EGR101 Engineering Graphics

3

MTT100 Safety Principles

1

MTT108 Machining Fundamentals

3

MTT110 Print Reading for Machine Trades

3

MTT115 Manual Machine Shop Operations

3

Major Program Requirements

16

MTT111 Metrology/Mechanical Inspection

2

MTT112 Properties of Materials

3

MTT120 Introduction to Computer Numerical Control

2

MTT125 CNC Mill Operations and Programming

3

MTT126 CNC Lathe Operations and Programming

3

MTT200 Computer Aided Manufacturing

3

Electives

10

Select electives from:  Auto Body Repair (ABR), Automation Technology (AMT), Automotive Technology (AUT), Business Administration (BUS), Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Construction Management (CMT), Electronics Technology (ELT), Engineering (EGR), Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVA), Internship (ITS), Machine Tool Technology (MTT), Welding (WLD)

Program Total

60