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Machine Trades

Associate in Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)

Machine Trades

for LCC BAS-OLTM

About The Program


Prepare for a job as a machinist, millwright, and tool and die maker, or another occupation related to manufacturing through LCC’s Machine Trades program. Graduates may work as advanced apprentice machinists, machine operators, or programmers. This program also meets the academic requirements to apply for admittance into Lower Columbia's Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management which prepares industry professionals for positions in leadership, management and supervision.

For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):

Program Requirements

BLPT 150 Machinists Blueprint Reading 5
CS 110 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications  3
HLTH 105 First-Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens 1
MASP 111 Machine Shop I 10
MASP 112 Machine Shop II 10
MASP 113 Machine Shop III 10
MASP 204 CNC Machining Center Fundamentals 3
MASP 205 CNC Turning Center Fundamentals 3
MASP 221 CNC Milling 10
MASP 222 CNC Turning 10
MASP 223 Advanced CNC Processes 10
MFG 105 Industrial Safety 3
MFG 115 Manufacturing Processes 5
MFG 230 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 4
COLL 289 Employment Portfolio Seminar 1
MASP 288 Cooperative Work Experience 2

3 credits of WELD 105 may be substituted for COLL 289/MASP 288 with program advisor permission.

Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Catalog located at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.

Total credits required to earn this degree: 110 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the program requirements.


Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:

  • Communicate professionally in writing and speaking as appropriate to an industrial technology work environment (GS).
  • Apply objective, valid methods of inquiry and problem solving to draw rational, ethical, and coherent conclusions (GS).
  • Apply mathematical information to perform tasks in industrial technology (GS).
  • Interact effectively with individuals and groups (GS).
  • Apply industry standard safety and hazardous material handling guidelines.
  • Display work appropriate behavior including positive attitude, timeliness and teamwork.
  • Apply knowledge of computer programs to create professional, academic, or business documents following current industry standards.
  • Demonstrate competencies required for entry level machinist.
  • Interpret industrial blueprints to accurately inspect machined parts.
  • Demonstrate competency in documenting and communicating work performed using trade specific language.
  • Demonstrate competency in set up and operation of manual machine tools to manufacture parts per specification.
  • Program computer numerical control (CNC) mill and CNC lathe to manufacture parts per specification.
  • Apply CAD/CAM software to design and manufacture parts per specification.

Revised May 2023 (Effective Summer 2023)

Notes:

Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor and with an advisor at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific requirements. Consult the LCC catalog for LCC graduation requirements.


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