Trade and Industrial Programs

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.
Date:
2014-10-01
Primary Material Type:
Program Planning Resources
Institution:
Palm Beach State College

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Program Delivery Format:
Face-to-face

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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