Program Description
The Machine Tool Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Program graduates receive a Machine Tool Technology Diploma and have the qualifications of a machine tool technician.

Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:

1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree. Applicants who do not possess a high school diploma or GED must pass an Ability to Benefit Test
2. Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven years.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 87

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Mathematics		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	MCH 101 Introduction to Machine Tool		6
	MCH 102 Blueprint Reading for Machine Tool		5
	MCH 104 Machine Tool Math I		5
	OR
	MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts		(5)
	MCH 107 Characteristics of Metals/Heat Treatment I		4
	MCH 105 Machine Tool Math II		5
	OR
	MAT 104 Geometry and Trigonometry		(5)
	MCH 109 Lathe Operations I		6
	MCH 110 Lathe Operations II		6
	MCH 112 Surface Grinder Operations		3
	MCH 114 Blue Print Reading II		5
	MCH 115 Mill Operations I		6
	MCH 116 Mill Operations II		6
	MCA 211 CNC Fundamentals		7
	SCT 100 Introduction to Computers		3
	XXX Guided Electives		5
	CHOOSE FROM ELECTIVE COURSE TITLES
	MCH 103 Applied Measurement
	MCH 152 Industrial Machine Applications
	Or
	Any Credit Course within the VTC System

» * The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.