Prepare for the dynamic future of manufacturing. Gain job-ready skills in cutting-edge
computerized manufacturing methods and computer-aided drafting techniques.
The Computerized Manufacturing & Machining program is a sequence of courses that prepares
students for careers in the machining and manufacturing field. This program provides
learning opportunities to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge
and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application
necessary for successful employment. Students are eligible to receive any of our four
certificates or two diplomas after successfully completing the specified courses.
We also offer an AAS Degree in General Occupational/Technical Studies.
Our up-to-date laboratory facility and equipment, and our well prepared faculty are
just some of the reasons why Somerset Community College has remained a strong force
for serious technical preparation in the machining trades.
What are my career choices?
Machine tool technicians make things happen. Employment opportunities are steadily
increasing; almost every product manufactured requires the skills of a highly trained
machine tool technician. You will find opportunities for employment in manufacturing
plants, private machine shops and through self-employment.
About the Industry
Machinists are highly skilled operators of machine tools that are used to make metal
or non-metallic parts. Working from blueprints or sketches, a machinist will make
or repair parts for a wide variety of tools or machines.
Instructional Philosophy
To increase student success, our program has chosen to stress the learning of functional
tasks rather than to promote an environment where students choose their own projects.
All of our laboratory exercises are designed to introduce students to a broad scope
of tasks typically performed on conventional or CNC machines. Our technical advisory
group annually reviews our curriculum. They guide our decisions to include new topics,
delete out-of-date ones, and to continue those that are still viable.
Our conventional machining program stresses the set up and operation of lathes and
vertical mills for a wide variety of processes. The classes provide instruction in
blueprint reading, shop math, measurement and inspection, job planning, safety, and
general machining theory. Our CNC program also emphasizes the set up, operation, and
programming of vertical mills and lathes; to include aspects of wire and sinker EDM.
In manual programming courses, students learn proper formatting of CNC code, calculations
related to determining coordinate data, proper use of programming techniques such
as the use of sub programming, and experience cutting parts using their own programs
on our CNC machines. In computer assisted programming classes students learn how to
use software such as Mastercam to generate machine code for CNC mills and lathes.
All classes are structured with time allocated for lecture/demonstrations and hands-on
laboratory time.
What are my degree, diploma or certificate options?
Certificates
First Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 114 - Fundamentals of Machine Tools
7
CMM 130 - Manual Programming
3
Transitional Math
(3)
Transitional Reading
(3)
Total
10-16
Second Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 132 - CAD/CAM/CNC
3
Transitional Classes
(3)
Total
3-6
Total credits for program: 13-22
First Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 114 - Fundamentals of Machine Tools
7
CMM 130 - Manual Programming
3
MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics OR Transitional Math
3
Transitional Reading
(3)
Total
13-16
Second Semester
Class
Credit Horus
CMM 132 - CAD/CAM/CNC
3
BRX 112 - Blueprint Reading For Machinist
4
Transitional Classes (if needed)
Total
7
Total credits for program 20-23
First Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 114 - Fundamentals of Machine Tools
7
CMM 130 - Manual Programming
3
MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics OR Transitional Math
3
Transitional Reading or Computer Literacy
3
Total
16
Second Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 132 - CAD/CAM/CNC
3
BRX 112 - Blueprint Reading For Machinist
4
Transitional Classes
Total
7
Third Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 118 - Metrology
2
CMM 230 - Conversational Programming
6
Transitional Classes
Total
8
Total credits for program: 31
First Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 114 - Fundamentals of Machine Tools
7
CMM 130 - Manual Programming
3
MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics OR Transitional Math
3
Transitional Reading or Computer Literacy
3
Total
16
Second Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 124 - Applied Machining
6
CMM 132 - CAD/CAM/CNC
3
BRX 112 - Blueprint Reading For Machinist
4
Transitional Classes
Total
13
Third Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 118 - Metrology
2
Transitional/ Gen Ed if needed
(3)
Total
2-5
Total credits for program: 31-35
Diplomas
First Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 114 - Fundamentals of Machine Tools
7
CMM 130 - Manual Programming
3
MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics or Transitional Math
3
Transitional Reading or Computer Literacy
3
Total
16
Second Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 124 - Applied Machining
6
CMM 132 - CAD/CAM/CNC
3
BRX 112 - Blueprint Reading For Machinist
4
Transitional Class or General Education from Area 1 (Writing/Accessing Information,
Oral Communication, Humanities, or Heritage)
3
Total
16
Third Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 118 - Metrology
2
CMM 220 - Advanced Industrial Machining 1
4
CMM 222 - Advanced Industrial Machining 2
2
Transitional/Gen Ed if needed
(3)
Total
8
Fourth Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 214 - Industrial Machining
6
CMM 298 - Practicum or CMM 299 - Cooperative Education Program
1
Transitional/Gen Ed if needed
3
Total
7
Total credits for program: 47-59
First Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 114 - Fundamentals of Machine Tools
7
CMM 130 - Manual Programming
3
MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics or Transitional Math
3
Transitional Reading or Computer Literacy
3
Total
16
Second Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 124 - Applied Machining
6
CMM 132 - CAD/CAM/CNC
3
BRX 112 - Blueprint Reading For Machinist
4
Transitional Class or General Education from Area 1 (Writing/Accessing Information,
Oral Communication, Humanities, or Heritage)
3
Total
16
Third Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 118 - Metrology
2
CMM 220 - Advanced Industrial Machining 1
4
CMM 222 - Advanced Industrial Machining 2
2
CMM 230 - Conversational Programming
6
Transitional/Gen Ed if needed
(3)
Total
14
Fourth Semester
Class
Credit Hours
CMM 214 - Industrial Machining
6
CMM 240 - Introduction to 3-D programming
6
CMM 298 - Practicum or CMM 299 - Cooperative Education Program
1
Transitional/Gen Ed if needed
(3)
Total
13
Total credits for program: 59
If you would like a PDF copy of a program plan, please email the program coordinator.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time
status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure
that you meet all degree requirements.