Advanced Manufacturing: Engineering and CNC Technologies (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
The Advanced Manufacturing: Engineering and CNC Technologies program prepares students for entry level positions in the rapidly growing fields of CNC machining and computerized manufacturing. The curriculum emphasizes key areas such as basic machining practices, CNC operation, CAD/CAM systems, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT). Students will learn to create 3D models as well as operate and program CNC machines and create and interpret blueprints. Additionally, the program covers advanced topics like multi-axis machining, giving students the skills needed to handle complex manufacturing processes.
Contact Information:
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MCTE-105 | Technical Mathematics for Machining and Computer Aided Design Technologies | 3 |
| MDET-110 | SolidWorks Basic | 4 |
| MDET-150 | Machining Technology Theory I | 4 |
| MDET-151L | Machining Technology Lab I | 5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDET-115 | Basic Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MDET-120 | Intermediate SolidWorks | 3 |
| GEM 1 - A.A.S. Written Communication | 3-4 | |
| GEM 3 - A.A.S. Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| A.A.S. Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| MACH-234 | Computers in Machining | 2 |
| MACH-253L | Computer Numerical Control Lab | 5 |
| MACH-283 | Computer Numerical Control | 5 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MACH-274 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MACH-284 | Advanced Numerical Control | 5 |
| MACH-254L | Advanced Computer Numerical Control Lab | 5 |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 63-66 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
- Read, interpret, and apply various views, lines, symbols, terms, and abbreviations commonly found on blueprints to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
- Navigate CNC controls with confidence and create and utilize G-code to direct and manipulate CNC machine tool movements.
- Demonstrate basic three-dimensional (3D) computer aided design (CAD) software commands to generate geometric constructs and toolpaths for CNC mill and lathe operations.
- Analyze and apply tolerances for features on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) blueprints according to ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Demonstrate basic three-dimensional (3D) Computer Aided Design (CAD) software commands, in a related pedagogical sequence to generate geometric constructs to create parametric feature-based geometry methodology for parts, assemblies, and drawings.
- Interpret and apply American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards to produce detailed working drawings used in contemporary manufacturing industries.