A metal lathe cutting a production part.

Machine Tool

Program Type: Diploma in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Career & Technical Education

Program Duration: 14 months

Program Contact: Shawn Reed

Time: Day

Program overview

The Machine Tool diploma is a three semester program designed to prepare students for gainful employment in the area of precision machining. The course objectives include learning safe work habits, metallurgy, precision measurement, and the set up and operation of machine tools that cut and shape metal. Lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and grinders are some of the equipment used in the Machine Tool curriculum. Machine Tool graduates can become employed as a machinist, instrument maker, or CNC Operator.

Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

Download Catalog

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirements for different machining operations.
• Interpret blueprint information and translate it into actionable items.
• Perform set up and operation of manual machines, such as band saw, lathe, mill, and drill press. 

A metal lathe cutting a production part.

Machine Tool

Program Type: Diploma in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Career & Technical Education

Program Duration: 14 months

Program Contact: Shawn Reed

Credit Requirement: 41

Time: Day

Program overview

The Machine Tool diploma is a three semester program designed to prepare students for gainful employment in the area of precision machining. The course objectives include learning safe work habits, metallurgy, precision measurement, and the set up and operation of machine tools that cut and shape metal. Lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, and grinders are some of the equipment used in the Machine Tool curriculum. Machine Tool graduates can become employed as a machinist, instrument maker, or CNC Operator.

Courses Required

Semester 1

Technical Communications

Course Code: ENG-160

This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports.


Machine Tool Math Applications

Course Code: MTT-105

This course is a study of shop math relevant to the machine tool trade.


Mach. Tool Theory/pract.

Course Code: MTT-111

MACH. TOOL THEORY/PRACT.


Machine Tool Print Reading

Course Code: MTT-120

This course is designed to develop the basic skills and terminology required for visualization and interpretation of common prints used in the Machine Tool trade.


Semester 2

Algebra,Geometry,and Trigonometry I

Course Code: MAT-170

This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications.


Mach Tool Theo & Prac II

Course Code: MTT-112

MACH TOOL THEO & PRAC II


Metals & Heat Treatment

Course Code: MTT-141

This course is a study of the properties, characteristics, and heat treatment procedures of metals.


Jigs and Fixtures I

Course Code: MTT-241

This course includes the theory necessary to design working prints of simple jigs and fixtures.


Semester 3

Machine Tool Theory And Practice III

Course Code: MTT-113

This advanced course is a combination of theory and practice to produce complex metal parts. This course will include advanced machining.


Principles Of CNC

Course Code: MTT-250

This course is an introduction to the coding used in CNC programming.


Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

Download Catalog

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirements for different machining operations.
• Interpret blueprint information and translate it into actionable items.
• Perform set up and operation of manual machines, such as band saw, lathe, mill, and drill press.