Machine Technology: Millwright 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 1325 - Millwright I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1329 - Millwright II Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2305 - Millwright III Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR Program Elective
CNBT 1318 - Construction Tools and Techniques Credit Hours: 3

Advanced Certificate: 30 Credit Hours

In addition to the Basic Certificate, complete the following:

MCHN 2307 - Millwright IV Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2312 - Millwright V Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2314 - Millwright VI Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2316 - Millwright VII Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1381 - Cooperative Education II - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3 OR DFTG 1325 Blueprint Reading and Sketching

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
MCHN 1343 - Machine Shop Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 OR Program Elective - Select from the list below.
MCHN 1338 - Basic Machine Shop I Credit Hours: 3 OR Program Elective - Select from the list below.
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

Millwright Specialty Electives

Any course from DFTG, INTC, MCHN, OSHT, PFPB, PTAC, or WLDG.

Occupational Skils Award: Beginner Millwright Apprentice: 9 Credit Hours

CNBT 1318 - Construction Tools and Techniques Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1325 - Millwright I Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 1329 - Millwright II Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: Intermediate Millwright Apprentice: 9 Credit Hours

MCHN 2305 - Millwright III Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2307 - Millwright IV Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2312 - Millwright V Credit Hours: 3

Occupational Skills Award: Advanced Millwright Apprentice: 9 Credit Hours

MCHN 2314 - Millwright VI Credit Hours: 3
MCHN 2316 - Millwright VII Credit Hours: 3
CNBT 1380 - Cooperative Education I - Construction Engineering Technology/ Technician Credit Hours: 3