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Precision Machining CertificateCert (CEPM)

The Precision Machining certificate provides an employment-oriented program for students in the field of metal machining. The certificate provides a foundation in engineering graphics, mathematics and computer aided drafting fundamentals, with core courses in metal machine process and theory. Students completing this program will gain employment or transfer to a two-year AAS program. Students will be encouraged to work part time at local machine shops for continuous machine experience while attending ACC. Recommended High School Preparation: Course II

Our ACC Career Pathways information highlights campus opportunities for interested students.

Cr. Course TitleCourse Code
1-4 Freshman ExperienceHrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Writing IEng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3-4 Math CourseMat 108 or Mat 123
3 Engineering Graphics ITec 107
3 Engineering Graphics II (Prereq Req)Tec 108
3 Computer Assisted Drafting (Prereq Req)Tec 170
5 Machine Processes Lab ITec 185
5 Machine Processes Lab II (Prereq Req)Tec 186
4 Machine Processes Lab III (Prereq Req)Tec 187
4 Machine Processes Theory ITec 188
4 Machine Processes Theory II (Prereq Req)Tec 189

38 minimum credits required for graduation
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-4 Hrd 100, Hrd 100A or Hrd 110
3 Eng 101; Eng 100A & Eng 100B
3 Tec 107
5 Tec 185
4 Tec 188
Second Semester
3 Mat 108 or Mat 123
3 Tec 108
5 Tec 186
4 Tec 189
3 Tec 170
Summer
4 Tec 187