Precision Machining Technology

The Precision Machining Technology Certificate is a series of courses with a concentration in the skill sets required to be a machinist. The four course series is designed to follow the National Institute for Metalworking Skills Machinist Level I credential. Conventional and CNC mill and lathe concepts are covered. Students who successfully complete this certificate program should be successful in a manufacturing environment.

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Meta Major:
Engineering, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Degree/Certificate:
Certificate, Certificate of Achievement, Engineering, Manufacturing & Trades

Code	Course	Credits
First Year / First Semester
CIM-101	Machine Shop Practices	3
CIM-221	CNC Programming & CAM	4
First Year / Second Semester
CIM-202	Conventional Machinist ¹	3
CIM-219	CNC Machinist ²	3
	Total Minimum Credits	13

¹ Prequisite: CIM-101
² Prequisites: CIM-101 and CIM-221

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to run conventional machine shop equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to measure with precision.
Understand the dangers involved with working around industrial equipment and be able to do it safely.
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting part prints.
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret basic GDT Y14.5 symbols.

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Precision Machining Technology Certificate, students should be qualified to begin careers including:

Conventional machinist (also referred to as Manual Machinist)
CNC Machinist
Machinist Helper
Manufacturing Technician
Fabrication Technician
Entry level Tool and Die maker
Mechanical Designer
Supervisory positions
Quality Control Technician
CNC Programmer

Contact Persons

Dr. Melvin L. Roberts
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4942
Email: mroberts@camdencc.edu

Dr. Kevin Schmidt
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4517
Email: kschmidt@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code	48.0501
Program Code	PMT.CA

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