MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

ELECTIVE

ELIGIBILITY:  10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE:  None

CREDIT:  2

The Manufacturing Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and the
processing of materials into intermediate or final products. People with careers in production work
with machines, and/or make or assemble parts. Manufacturing careers also include related
professional and technical support activities such as maintenance and manufacturing/process
engineering. This class introduces students to the machine tool trade. Students will have the
opportunity to use state-of-the-art lathes and milling machines, as well as learn about the use of
computers in controlling milling and turning machines, referred to as Computer Numerical Control
(CNC). Students will learn how to read blueprints, use measuring instruments such as calipers and
micrometers, and apply mathematical concepts as they do production projects that simulate industry.
Students are invited participate in SkillsUSA to demonstrate their skills and leadership. Articulation
credits with SD technical schools are available.