Machine Technology

Credit Type:  ELECTIVE
High School Credit:  2.0 per semester
College Credit:  Yes
Total College Credits in Program:  48
College Hours Earned starting in 11th grade:  40
College Credits Remaining after graduation:  8
College Hours Earned starting in 12th grade:  16
College Credits Remaining after graduation:  32
Grade Level:  11-12
Description:  Industry provides many jobs for machinists who operate machine tools that grasp metal and form specific products through cutting, drilling, and grinding machines.  The student is allowed to progress at his or her own pace while learning all the machinists' skills to select the proper tools and materials for each job, plan the project according to blueprints or written specifications, and then form the metal product while holding accuracies to thousandths of an inch.  (7:30-10:35 or 11:20-2:15)