Machining Technology (5459)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Machining.xml
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| Program Description |
This PSAV program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the manufacturing industry.
Course content includes safety issues of the manufacturing environment, associated math and blueprint reading skills, computer numerical control (CNC) programming, manufacturing planning/methods, inspection methods, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) use and related machining concepts and theories. Shop or laboratory activities are an integral part of the program and provide instruction in the various machine tools, machine accessories and programming techniques related to current industry standard and practices.
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| Employment Opportunities |
Student may find entry-level employment as machinists, machinist helpers, computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) operators or programmers, and CAD/CAM machine operators or programmers.
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| Career Path Notes |
Upon completion of these programs, students are awarded 24 credits towards the A.S. degree in Industrial Management Technology.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
Students must complete College Application www.palmbeachstate.edu/AdmissionsApplications.xml.
No high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Students in this program are required to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) before registering for classes.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 8; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption www.palmbeachstate.edu/vpiLW.xml).
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| Program Length |
Total program hours: 1,560. Approximate program length: 13 months.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Lake Worth Campus - Larry Rutkowski,
rutkowsl@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3547
Lake Worth Campus - Don Kauts,
kautsd@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3551
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