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California Regional Consortia

Machining Technology

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Submitter's Information

Name

margie fritch

Title

CTEE Dean

Region

San Diego/Imperial

College

Palomar College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Margie Fritch

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Machining Technology

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Machining and Machine Tools (095630)

Projected Start Date

08/24/20

Catalog Description

The Machining Technology Program will provide a foundation of design and manufacturing skills using Computer-Aided Manufacturing software, programming CNC machinery using MasterCAM, and the setup and operations of CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, and 5-Axis CNC Mills. Quality control is also incorporated using advanced precision measuring techniques to ensure product precision and accuracy. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for an entry-level position in Machining and Manufacturing.

Enrollment Completer Projections

40 students annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for an entry-level position in Machining and Manufacturing.  With the increase in manufacturing in the United States, a supply gap of qualified machinists has been identified.  The LMI for Machining demonstrates the need for qualified technicians and the supply gap that exists in the San Diego region.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

21

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

21

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Machining Technology Program will provide a foundation of design and manufacturing skills using Computer-Aided Manufacturing software, programming CNC machinery using MasterCAM, and the setup and operations of CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, and 5-Axis CNC Mills. Quality control is also incorporated using advanced precision measuring techniques to ensure product precision and accuracy. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified for an entry-level position in Machining and Manufacturing.  This program incorporates the two stackable certificates offered in the discipline so students can achieve the associate degree through a process of certificate attainment.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
DT 117
Blueprint Reading / GD&T                         
3 units
S1
MACH 108
Technical Math
3 units
S1
MACH 125
Tooling Concepts
3 units
Y1
MACH 228
Metallurgy and Industrial Materials  
3 units
Y1
MACH 120
MACH 190


MACH 191
Precision Measure and Metrology CNC Machining MasterCAMI CNC Machining MasterCAMII                       
3 units
3 units


3 units
S1


Y1


Y1

          

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

06/23/20 - 04:18 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Machining Technology". to margie fritch's drafts. This message will be sent to mfritch@palomar.edu

Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

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JL

Jesse Lopez   ·  07/13/20

SD Miramar College endorses this program.

MA

Molly Ash Super User   ·  07/13/20

Southwestern recommends per Jennifer Lewis. 7/13/20

MA

Molly Ash Super User   ·  07/13/20

Imperial Valley recommends per Efrain Silva. 7/10/20

RL

Rose LaMuraglia   ·  07/10/20

Recommend

DJA

Dr. Javier Ayala   ·  07/09/20

GC supports.

CS

Cassandra Storey   ·  07/08/20

SDCE is supportive of this program.

DB

Danene Brown   ·  07/01/20

SD Mesa College endorses this program.

DAT

Dr. Al Taccone   ·  07/01/20

MiraCosta College endorses this program.

TNB

Tina Ngo Bartel   ·  07/01/20

Palomar College submitted the appropriate LMI. Based on the labor market demand and supply gap, the COE endorses this program.