Machine Process Theory and Application

This 11-week, 33-hour course introduces students to fundamental machine shop practices, emphasizing shop safety, proper use of hand tools, basic machining processes, and measuring techniques. Students gain experience using a range of tools and equipment, including precision measuring instruments and basic machine shop tools. Emphasis is placed on safety, tool maintenance, and machining simple parts to specified tolerances. In addition, three hours of instruction are dedicated to the development of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and professionalism.

Award Type:

Iowa Western Certificate of Completion

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of machine shop safety practices and personal protective equipment
Properly identify, select, and use hand tools and measuring instruments
Operate basic machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, and drill presses
Interpret basic technical drawings and apply measurements to machining tasks
Produce simple machined parts to specified tolerances
Maintain and care for tools and equipment
Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a technical setting

Educational Objective:

Vocational- This course prepares students for entry-level work in machining and manufacturing by providing hands-on training in machine processes and foundational workplace skills.

Tuition:

$1,257.15

Fees: Books and Testing

Length of Course:

11 Weeks (33 Hours Total)

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Machine Shop & Safety Principles - 3 hours

Shop orientation, PPE, hazard recognition, OSHA basics

2. Hand Tools: Identification, Use, and Maintenance - 3 hours

Files, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, deburring tools

3. Precision Measuring Instruments - 3 hours

Micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators

4. Introduction to Machining Theory - 3 hours

Machining terms, material properties, speeds and feeds

5. Drilling Operations - 3 hours

Drill press operation, tool selection, drill sizing

6. Lathe Operations - 4 hours

Facing, turning, parting, tool setup, work holding

7. Milling Operations - 4 hours

Types of mills, cutting tools, basic milling operations

8. Blueprint Reading & Tolerances - 3 hours

Interpreting part drawings, dimensional tolerances, callouts

9. Machining Practice Lab: Simple Part Production - 4 hours

Machining assigned parts using provided specifications

10. Tool Care & Maintenance - 2 hours

Cleaning, storing, and sharpening cutting tools

11. Soft Skills Development - 3 hours

Teamwork, communication, time management, and workplace behavior

Admissions Requirements:

N/A

Attendance Requirements:

If a student misses two or more classes their employer will be notified that they have missed two classes. IWCC will also notify the company every time that same individual misses any other classes. The student can work with the instructor to make up the class work and class time.

Instructor Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.