Program Map for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Precision Machining ATA

Train to become an entry-level machine operator. Earn a job-ready certificate in as little as six months. Learn how to operate and optimize CNC machines, write programs and create tool paths. Study and apply advanced blueprint reading and industrial safety operations.
 
Graduates of this program may work in companies of different sizes, from a four-person shop to large aerospace companies. Employment of machinists is projected to grow 35 percent by 2022. Employers are expected to continue needing machinists who have a wide range of skills and are capable of performing modern production techniques and almost any task in a machine shop.

For more information, contact your faculty program advisor, Darin Chase at dchase@everettcc.edu.

CHECKLISTS

• Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Precision Machining ATA Checklist
• Principles of Precision Machining Certificate Checklist
• Mastercam Machining Certificate Checklist
• NC Programming Mastercam and Vericut Certificate Checklist
• Numerical Control Programming CATIA Certificate Checklist
• Numerical Control Programming Foundation Certificate Checklist
• Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist

Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites. 

 New Students need to determine appropriate class placement prior to enrollment.  New students can obtain appropriate course placement by taking the Accuplacer placement test, or by submitting the Placement Form with the required documentation. For more information check the Testing Center website at https://www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/testing/accuplacer-placement-test

See an entry advisor at the Advanced Manufacturing Training and Education center (AMTEC) to decide on your first quarter courses, they can be reached by email:  mfg@everettcc.edu  or  phone:  425-388-9570

See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes. 

Prepare for college-level math

If your math placement is below MATH 76, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• TS 60 → TS 70 

 Prepare for college-level English

If your English placement is below ENGL 98, you’ll need to take ENGL/TS/AEP 97

Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.

 Choose one of the following options to complete part of the Related Instruction requirement:

• Take ENGT 101 - Introduction to Graphics and Measurement
• Take TS/MATH 76 - Mathematical Literacy → TS/MATH 86 - Essentials of Intermediate Algebra

 Choose one of the following options to complete part of the Related Instruction Requirement:

• Take TS/ENGL 98 - Introduction to College Writing
• Take ENGL& 101/101D - English Composition I

Choose one of the following options to complete part of the Common Technical Requirements:

•  MFG T 100* - Safety for Manufacturing 
•  MFG T 117 - Blueprint Reading and Schematics

Note:   MFG T 100 requirement can also be substituted by taking MFG T 102 - Manufacturing Employment Readiness.

 Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track.  See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have..

Recommended Actions 

• Looking for more support by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page. 
• Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college. 
• Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library
• Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
• Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as such as the AMTEC Organization & American Welding Society.  The AMTEC Organization has 5 entities: Welding, Composites, Engineering Tech, Machining and Mechatronics. 
• See if you qualify for TRiO and/or MESA.

Complete college-level courses. Focus on completing courses that are in Common Technical Requirements in all of Advanced Manufacturing Technology ATA Pathways, so that if you change to another Manufacturing ATA pathway most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.

 Complete additional courses that satisfy the Common Technical Requirements:

• MFG T 101 - Introduction to Machining or MFG T 113 - CNC Cutting Solutions
• ENG T 100 - Introduction to Engineering Graphics and 2D AutoCAD or higher

Note: An additional 5 credits of Common Technical Requirements are needed if you choose to substitute MFG T 101. The recommended substitution courses are MFG T 107  - Machining with Mastercam, MFG T 113 - CNC Cutting Solutions, MFG T 119 - Introduction to Robotics or MFG T 202 - LEAN Operations Management.

 Complete remaining Related Instruction courses. BUS 110D - Business Communications is recommended. Other Related Instruction courses you may take instead are:

• BUS 165 - Service Essentials for Business
• CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication
• CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication

Recommended Actions

 Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.

• If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as the AMTEC Organization & American Welding Society.  The AMTEC Organization has 5 entities: Welding, Composites, Engineering Tech, Machining and Mechatronics.

Complete specific degree requirements and earn your Principles of Precision Machining Certificate. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.

 Complete the Technical Core course sequence:

• MFG T 104 - Machine Operator 1 → MFG T 105 - Machine Operator 2

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss the remaining courses needed to complete your degree path. 

• Meet with an AMTEC Employment Solutions Specialist to review resume and job posting that apply to your degree pathway. 

Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate.

 Complete the remaining Common Technical requirements: 

• MECH 119 - Introduction to Robotics or higher
• WELD 101 - Introduction to Welding
• CT 101 - Introduction to Composites

Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.

Recommended Actions

 Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.