Tool and Die/Precision Machinist Apprenticeship Certificate #9919
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The tool and die maker/precision machinist apprentice makes the devices used by machinists for mass-produced parts. Tool and die makers are among the most skilled of all machinery workers.
Apprentices learn to make the gauges and measuring devices in manufacturing precision metal parts. They are also taught to construct metal forms used to shape metal stamping and forging operations. This is a four-year program.
Requirements
Course Requirements
Year One
| APT-190 | Mathematics for Machine Technology I | 3 |
| APT-194 | Blueprint Interpretation | 3 |
Year Two
Year Three
| MET-111 | CNC Machine Setup/Operation/Programming | 3 |
| MET-226 | CNC/CAM Operations I | 3 |
Year Four
| MET-108 | Computer Drafting Using AutoCAD | 3 |
| WLD-100 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| MET-133 | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I | 3 |
Program Sequencing
Term I - Fall
| APT-190 | Mathematics for Machine Technology I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Term II - Spring
| APT-194 | Blueprint Interpretation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Term III - Fall
| APT-289 | Metal Cutting Applications | 3 |
| MET-106 | Metrology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Term IV - Spring
| MET-105 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Term V - Fall
| MET-111 | CNC Machine Setup/Operation/Programming | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Term VI - Spring
| MET-226 | CNC/CAM Operations I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Term VII - Fall
| MET-108 | Computer Drafting Using AutoCAD | 3 |
| WLD-100 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Term VIII - Spring
| MET-133 | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.
Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.