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2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Manufacturing Technology, TC


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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Manufacturing Technology Fall 2016
Degree: Technical Certificate
Major Code: 4720
Advising: Dustin Burleson (870) 391-3371 dburleson@northark.edu,
David Zirkle (870) 391-3163 dzirkle@northark.edu OR
Advising Center: M184 South campus (870) 391-3115

This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in 2 semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the two semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document.

  • Program Application Required: No

Manufacturing Technology


The Manufacturing Technology Technical Certificate is designed to provide training necessary to obtain a position in the Machine Tool Technology Industry. Students will learn safety in the work place, the basics of blueprint reading, technical math skills, manual M and G-code writing, computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinery set up and operation, machine tool routine maintenance, decision making and problem solving skills, and managing a career in the manufacturing technology industry. In addition, students practice job planning and management, quality and inspection, process adjustment and improvement, technical communication, properties of metals, and computer programs related to machining. Students completing this degree are eligible to take NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certifications which are desired by industry employers.

Total Credits: 17-19


Total Credits: 15-16


Grand Total Credits: 32-35


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