Trade and Industrial Programs
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Keywords
Project
Authors
Sneed, Yolanda
Date Submitted
2014-10-01
Material Type
Program Planning Resources
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Palm Beach State College
Industry Partner
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Palm Beach State College's Machining Technology Program is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. This PSAV program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the manufacturing industry as a machinist. 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. 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.
Industry (NAISC)
Developmental Education
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate