Program Overview
College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Computer Integrated Machining program, offered at COA – Currituck, will teach you the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized equipment and sophisticated precision inspection instruments.
Computer Numerical Control Machining
Degree and Certificate Options
- Computer Integrated Machining — Diploma
- Integrated Machining — Certificate I
- Computer Integrated Machining — Certificate II
- Computer Integrated Machining — Advanced Certificate
What You’ll Study
You’ll learn how to interpret blueprints; set up manual and computer numerical control (CNC) machines; perform basic and advanced machining operations; and make decisions to ensure work quality.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, you’ll:
- Demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, power machinery, and other equipment and tools relevant to metals manufacturing by producing assigned projects that require specific machining skills
- Make decisions that demonstrate knowledge of precision measuring tools by performing quality control inspection procedures on projects
- Program computer numerical machine tools to produce accurate and functional machine parts
- Demonstrate how to visualize and interpret technical drawings to include line types, orthographic projections, dimensions, and notes
Careers
Employment opportunities for machining technicians include manufacturing industries, public institutions, government agencies and a wide range of specialty machining shops.
Curriculum Guides
| First Year Fall Semester Course Number and Title |
Prerequisites and Corequisites |
Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Contact Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 111 Machining Technology I | Corequisites: MAC 171, 172 | 2 | 12 | n/a | 14 | 6 |
| MAC 131 Blueprint Reading/Mach I | none | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MAC 151 Machining Calculations | Prerequisite: MAT 003 Tier 1 | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MAC 121 Intro to CNC | none | 2 | n/a | n/a | 2 | 2 |
| MAC 171 Measure/Material and Safety | none | n/a | 2 | n/a | 2 | 1 |
| MAC 172 Job Plan, Bench and Layout | none | n/a | 2 | n/a | 2 | 1 |
| COM 101 Workplace Communication | n/a | 3 | n/a | n/a | 3 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 | 20 | n/a | 29 | 17 | |
| First Year Spring Semester Course Number and Title |
Prerequisites and Corequisites |
Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Contact Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 112 Machining Technology II | Prerequisites: MAC 111, 131 | 2 | 12 | n/a | 14 | 6 |
| MAC 122 CNC Turning (2nd 8 weeks) | Prerequisites: MAC 111, 121, 131 | 1 | 3 | n/a | 4 | 2 |
| MAC 124 CNC Milling (1st 8 weeks) | Prerequisites: MAC 111, 121, 131 | 1 | 3 | n/a | 4 | 2 |
| MAC 132 Blueprint Reading/Mach II | Prerequisite: MAC 131 | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MEC 110 Intro to CAD/CAM | Prerequisites: MAC 121, 131 | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MAT 110 Math Measurement and Literacy | Prerequisite: MAT 003 Tier 1 Corequisites: MAT 010 |
2 | 2 | n/a | 4 | 3 |
| WBL 110 (World of Work) or WBL 111 (Work-Based Learning I) |
n/a | 0 – 1 | n/a | 0 – 10 | 1 – 10 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 8 – 9 | 24 | 0 – 10 | 33 – 42 | 18 | |
| First Year Summer Semester Course Number and Title |
Prerequisites and Corequisites |
Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Contact Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 113 Machining Technology III | Prerequisites: MAC 112, MEC 110 | 2 | 12 | n/a | 14 | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 2 | 12 | n/a | 14 | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours Required for Diploma | 41 | |||||
| Certificate Course Number and Title |
Prerequisites and Corequisites |
Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Contact Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 111 Machining Technology I | Corequisites: MAC 171, 172 | 2 | 12 | n/a | 14 | 6 |
| MAC 131 Blueprint Reading/Mach I | none | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MAC 151 Machining Calculations | Prerequisite: MAT 003 Tier 1 | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MAC 121 Introduction to CNC | none | 2 | n/a | n/a | 2 | 2 |
| MAC 171 Measure/Material and Safety | none | n/a | 2 | n/a | 2 | 1 |
| MAC 172 Job Plan, Bench and Layout | none | n/a | 2 | n/a | 2 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | 20 | n/a | 26 | 14 | |
| Total Semester Hours Required for Certificate | 14 | |||||
| Certificate Course Number and Title |
Prerequisites and Corequisites |
Class Hours | Lab Hours | Clinical Hours | Total Contact Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAC 112 Machining Technology II | Prerequisites: MAC 111, 131 | 2 | 12 | n/a | 14 | 6 |
| MAC 122 CNC Turning | Prerequisites: MAC 111, 121, 131 | 1 | 3 | n/a | 4 | 2 |
| MAC 124 CNC Milling | Prerequisites: MAC 111, 121, 131 | 1 | 3 | n/a | 4 | 2 |
| MAC 132 Blueprint Reading/Mach II | Prerequisite: MAC 131 | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| MEC 110 Intro to CAD/CAM | Prerequisites: MAC 121, 131 | 1 | 2 | n/a | 3 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 | 22 | n/a | 28 | 14 | |
| Total Semester Hours Required for Certificate | 14 | |||||