Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of safe work habits in all phases of machine shop operation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced setup, operation, and maintenance of manual milling machines.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of advanced manual engine lathe set-up techniques and operations, as well as precision surface grinding and measuring techniques.
- Perform and utilize advanced setup techniques, tool and hardware selection, and process planning for manufacturing, as well as jig and fixture design for production machining.
- Apply advanced interpretation of machine shop specific detail and assembly drawings emphasizing machining operations and materials; apply the Machinery’s Handbook in interpreting blueprint specifications and associated machining processes.
- Program and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machining and turning centers. Emphasis on manually writing (G&M compatible) programs, debugging programs, setups and fixturing, tooling selection, and offset calculations.
- Operate basic computer-aided drafting and design systems using keyboarding, system operation, and applying computer graphics to machine standards. Operate interactive computer graphics system to prepare drawings on a CRT.
- Write computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool programs using computer-assisted techniques to generate G-Code and M-Function programs. Apply tooling concepts, machining methods, definition of part geometry, writing of tool motion statements, use of the computer to process program inputs, analysis, and debugging of computer outputs to develop a functional program.
- Apply, explain, and use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) methods as interpreted in ASME Y14.5M. Read and use geometric tolerancing symbolism and terms.
- Work professionally and productively with others through collaboration and teamwork in a shop or lab environment.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
72
Hours
63
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
College of Western Idaho - Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
5500 E Opportunity Dr.
Local WIB
40 - REG-1 WIB 1-5
Name of Credential
Machine Tool Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
The program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid, with a variety of scholarship opportunities accessible via the CWI website to support qualified students.
Refund Policy
Students may drop full-semester courses by the census date for a full refund, with no record on their transcript. Refund policies differ for shorter courses. All drops must be officially completed through myCWI or by submitting a Withdrawal Form to One Stop Student Services. Drops not done through these methods may lead to a failing grade and unpaid charges sent to collections. See the Academic Calendar for specific deadlines.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,000.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$3,145.00 MACH 103 Machine Shop Laboratory I $2,180 MACH 104 Machine Shop Laboratory II $200 MACH 105 Machine Shop Laboratory III $175 MACH 203 CNC Machining Center Lab $250 MACH 204 CNC Turning Center Lab $250 MACH 210 Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting and Design $90
Graduation Fees
$32.50 Full regalia (cap, gown, tassel) – $32.50 Gown – $21.75 Cap – $6.00 Tassel (Associate or GED) – $4.25 Honor Cord – $11.15 CWI Stole – $23.70
In-State Tuition
$9,828.00 Residents of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kootenai, or Bonneville Counties
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$12,978.00 Idaho residents outside of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Kootenai, or Bonneville Counties. Out-of-State/International Residents: $320/credit
Registration Fee
$275.00 $55 per semester for students enrolled in 6 or more credits
Total In-State Program Cost
$15,280.50
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$18,430.50
