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Machining Program

... A specialization of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Upon successfully completing all required coursework, TSTC will award you a Certificate of Completion in Machining. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the program in approximately one year.

Machining Program
Certificate of Completion
Total Credits: 39

First Semester			Credits
MCHN	1338	Basic Machine Shop I	3
MCHN	1320	Precision Tools and Measurements	3
MCHN	1343	Machine Shop Mathematics¹	3
INMT	1349	Manufacturing Processes²	3
MCHN	1201	Beginning Machine Shop	2
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
MCHN	1354	Intermediate Machine Shop II	3
MCHN	2344	Computerized Numerical Control Programming	3
ENTC	1371	Engineering Computer Graphics I	3
WLDG	1307	Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes	3
Semester Total 12

Third Semester			Credits
MCHN	2341	Advanced Machining Operations I	3
MCHN	2447	Specialized Tools and Fixtures	4
MCHN	2335	Advanced CNC Machining	3
MCHN	1330	Statistical Process Control for Machinist	3
Semester Total 13

¹This course meets competencies approved by the Texas Skill Standards Board, NIMS and NTMA ²See the department for a list of approved academic/general education electives, including cooperative educational opportunities that can be substituted for this course.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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