The trained machinist makes a vital contribution to the technological development of modern society. All types of manufacturing processes require machining skills to set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts based on blueprints, written, and verbal information. This program provides students with the opportunity to develop machining skills through the operation of conventional machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders as well as to obtain basic and intermediate level experience running: computer numerical control (CNC) lathes and mills, computer-aided drafting (CAD), and computer-aided machining (CAM). The curriculum is comprehensive and industry based covering industry-specific knowledge and general workplace competencies. Approximately two thirds of each day is spent in the machine shop, producing actual machined parts. Students will gain knowledge while developing and demonstrating industry-level competencies in the following: Operation of manual lathes and milling machines, Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machine programming and operation, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Machining (CAM), and Advanced manufacturing processes and tools.