Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS

Program Overview

Shoreline Community College's Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS program equips students with hands-on skills in machine tool operations, problem-solving, and communication. The program's competency-based assessment model ensures proficiency in industry-relevant skills, preparing graduates for entry-level positions as Machining or Manufacturing Technicians in the growing Puget Sound manufacturing sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Manufacturing/Machinist Technology Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) program at Shoreline Community College provides students with the foundational skills necessary for entry-level positions as Manufacturing or Machining Technicians.
The program emphasizes hands-on training in basic machine tool operations, as well as the development of problem-solving, communication, and human relations skills.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
• Perform entry-level tasks as a machinist, including programming basic machine tools to perform routine machining functions.
• Utilize mathematics skills to solve basic manufacturing problems.
• Safely set up mills and turning tools, making tool length and workpiece offsets.
• Apply teamwork, inspection, and SPC techniques to manufacturing problems.
• Understand the properties of materials and establish the correct speed of tool rotation and feed rate of forward motion.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints.
• Use current software for computer-assisted machining.

Outline:

The Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS program consists of 96 credits and is typically completed in two years of full-time study. The curriculum includes a combination of core courses in manufacturing and machining, as well as general education courses in mathematics, science, communication, and humanities.

Core Courses:

• Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
• Machining Processes I
• Machining Processes II
• CNC Programming and Operation
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Materials and Processes
• Quality Control in Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Safety
• Industrial Electronics
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics

General Education Courses:

• English Composition I and II
• College Algebra or Pre-Calculus
• Introduction to Physics
• Humanities or Social Science elective

Assessment:

The Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS program follows a competency-based assessment model. Students are assessed on their ability to demonstrate proficiency in the skills and knowledge outlined in the program's learning outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

• Written exams
• Practical skills demonstrations
• Projects
• Portfolios
• Presentations

Teaching:

The Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who have extensive experience in the manufacturing industry. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Group projects
• Computer-assisted instruction
• Field trips

Careers:

Graduates of the Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS program are prepared for a variety of entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry, including:

• Machining Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• CNC Programmer
• Quality Control Inspector
• Production Supervisor
The demand for skilled machinists is expected to continue to grow in the Puget Sound region, due to the increasing presence of manufacturing firms in the area.