Task List, as put forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center

Precision Machining Program Syllabus

Mr. Andrew Klein 

Teacher Contact: Mr. Andrew Klein aklein@westerncenter.org  610-489-7272, Ext. 119

Director:

Principle:

Guidance Counselor: Candice Landis Clandis@westerncenter.org and Julia Powers jpowers@westerncenter.org

Course Description:

Students in this program work with full size industrial machine tools and manufacturing equipment to develop the foundational skills needed to pursue a career in a variety of sustainable manufacturing occupations. This equipment includes: engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface and pedestal grinders, power band saws, computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment, heat treating ovens,3D printers,and gas torches.  Also emphasized in this program are industrial drawing interpretation, precision measurement, inspection processes, layout and assembly procedures, and safe work habits.  Introduction to CNC set-up, operation, and programming is included in the course instruction.  As a Precision Machining Technology student at WMCTC you will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).  Program graduates have the ability to enter into employment, apprenticeship programs, and post-secondary education.

Resources/Textbooks:

Provided:

Precision Machining Technology 2nd edition

CNC Programming Principles and Applications

Machine Trades Print Reading

Required 

(Purchased by Student) Precision Machining Technology Workbook and Projects Manual

Shop Reference for Students and Apprentices, From Machinery's Handbook

Academic Calendar:

Semester One: Safety/Housekeeping/Fire Safety, hand tools and benchwork, basic layout, introduction to measuring tools, print reading, sawing machines

Semester Two: Drilling machines, introduction to milling and turning operations, mechanical hardware,precision measuring tools,job seeking skills

Semester Three: Intermediate milling and lathe operations,advanced print reading,introduction to additive manufacturing,introduction to precision grinding 

Semester Four: Quality control, metallurgy, materials, intermediate grinding operations, advanced drilling operations, introduction to computer numerical control

Semester Five & Six: Intermediate CNC milling and turning, intermediate 3D printing,advanced milling and turning operations, CAD/CAM

Daily Classroom Schedule/Procedures:

The daily instructional schedule will combine instruction on the theory applied to machining, manufacturing, and design skills, as well as performance tasks that are practiced and assessed in the labs. Various learning activities will be utilized to guide students in acquiring the knowledge necessary to work safely and effectively. Depending on the concept being taught, students should expect a daily theory lesson of 20-40 minutes with the remaining time focused on hands-on work in the lab. 

Attending PE/Health class once per week is required.

Grading:

Quarterly grades are weighted according to the following percentages:

Daily attitude/work ethic 30%

Knowledge 30%

Skill 40%

The Western Montgomery CTC grading system is defined as:

A 100-93

B 92-85

C 84-77

D 76-70

F 70 >

Certifications:

Students are required to participate in certification testing through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). The registration and certification fees are of no cost to the student. At various intervals in the curriculum students will participate in the NIMS testing process. S/P2 Safety Certification, OSHA 10-hour General Industry(Manufacturing), and NSC Lift Truck Certification are also administered. 

Career & Technical Student Organizations:

Skills U.S.A.

Uniform & Safety Requirements:

The Precision Machining Technology uniform is required each day, except during gym/health classes. Safety glasses, work boots, and proper shop attire are required. Refer to the welcome letter for specific uniform rules and regulations.

Link to uniform store:https://clemensonline.com/western_montgomery_technical_co/shop/products/wmctc?page=1