Machine Technology: Machinist Specialty

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A machinist produces precision metal parts and a millwright or industrial mechanic maintains and installs machinery and heavy equipment used in many industries. These skilled professionals typically work in machine shops, manufacturing facilities and at construction sites.

Brazosport College’s classes offer hands-on training - taught by experienced faculty. An added benefit is the co-op classes that provide valuable on-the job training while you earn a paycheck. Machinist jobs can range from making small parts for car engines to creating gigantic parts for airplanes. They also monitor equipment, replace worn out parts, check the accuracy of parts being produced, and perform maintenance work - repairing or making new parts for existing machinery. Technological advances have brought in machines that cut with lasers, water jets and electrified wires.

Brazosport College offers a two-year degree, a basic certificate and an advanced certificate. Former students have been successful at refineries and manufacturing sites as maintenance mechanics, millwrights, industrial mechanics and industrial mechanical technicians.

Basic Certificate: 15 Credit Hours

MCHN 1338 - Basic Machine Shop I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1341 - Basic Machine Shop II Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1343 - Machine Shop Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1302 - Print Reading for Machining Trades Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR Program Elective.

Advanced Certificate: 30 Credit Hours

In addition to the Basic Certificate, complete all courses in one of the following options:

Manual Machinist Option

MCHN 1352 - Intermediate Machining I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1354 - Intermediate Machining II Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2341 - Advanced Machining I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2345 - Advanced Machining II Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR DFTG 1345 Parametric Modeling and Design OR Program Elective.

CNC Machinist Option

MCHN 2331 - Operation of CNC Turning Centers Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2334 - Operation of CNC Machining Centers Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2338 - Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2335 - Advanced CNC Machining Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR Program Elective

Associate of Applied Science: 60 Credit Hours

In addition to the Advanced Certificate, complete the following:

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-Dimensional) Credit Hours: 3 OR
Elective: Language/Philosophy/Culture OR Creative Arts
Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit Hours: 3 OR other college level MATH course.
General Education Elective
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ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 2380 Cooperative Education III - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician OR Program Elective
Program Elective - Select from the list below. Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective - Select from the list below. Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective - Select from the list below. Credit Hours: 3
Program Elective - Select from the list below. Credit Hours: 3

Machinist Specialty Electives

Any course from AUMT, CNBT, DFTG, ELPT, ELTN, HART, INTC, MCHN, OSHT, PFPB, PTAC, or WLDG.

Occupational Skills Award: Beginner Machinist Apprentice: 9 Credit Hours

MCHN 1343 - Machine Shop Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1338 - Basic Machine Shop I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1341 - Basic Machine Shop II Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: Intermediate Machinist Apprentice: 12 Credit Hours

MCHN 1302 - Print Reading for Machining Trades Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1352 - Intermediate Machining I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1354 - Intermediate Machining II Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: Advanced Machinist Apprentice: 9 Credit Hours

MCHN 2341 - Advanced Machining I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2345 - Advanced Machining II Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: CNC Operator: 12 Credit Hours

MCHN 1302 - Print Reading for Machining Trades Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2331 - Operation of CNC Turning Centers Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2334 - Operation of CNC Machining Centers Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: Advanced CNC Operator: 9 Credit Hours

MCHN 2334 - Operation of CNC Machining Centers Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2338 - Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3