Lathe Operator Technical Certificate of Credit LP11

The Lathe Operator certificate program prepares students to use lathes, lathe set up, and lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 224
Writing: 236
Arithmetic: 229

Curriculum

Credit Hours Effective Fall 2018

MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

MCHT 1012Blueprint for Machine Tool

3

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

Minimum Length of Program: 1 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 15