Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology

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Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to manufacture metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines, and Computer Numerical Control equipment. Included is instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts. Also included is instruction in the operation and maintenance of computerized equipment.

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology is an articulated program designed to provide advanced and technical skills to its students. Entry into the postsecondary program is based upon mastery of Baseline Competencies which are taught in the secondary programs. Students who do not possess such skills must complete additional coursework in order to graduate from the program.

Special admissions requirements: Students who wish to enroll in the Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program must:

1. Complete a Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program application. Students should understand that entrance is by way of an admissions committee. The committee has the responsibility of screening qualified program applicants who have submitted necessary records and credentials prior to the semester of entrance, including, but not limited to, a current negative 5-panel drug screen.
2. Have a minimum composite ACT score of 15, or be eligible to take Intermediate English, Reading Enhancement II, and Intermediate Algebra. 
3. Students must provide their own tools. Please see adviser for the current tool list.

A student successfully completing the technical program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Students in the program will complete NIMS credentialing.

Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. 

Advisers: Covington

• Offered at Senatobia campus only

Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate of Applied Science

Programs

• Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology, A.A.S.

Courses

• MST 1523 - Hand Tools

• MST 1116 - Power Machinery I
• MST 1125 - Power Machinery II
• MST 1313 - Machine Tool Math
• MST 1413 - Blueprint Reading
• MST 1423 - Advanced Blueprint Reading
• MST 1613 - Precision Layout
• MST 2135 - Power Machinery III
• MST 2144 - Power Machinery IV
• MST 2714 - CNC I
• MST 2724 - CNC II
• MST 2734 - Fundamentals Of CAD/CAM
• MST 2813 - Metallurgy

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