Precision Machining Pathway

11th and 12th Graders

Overview

The Precision Machining Pathway gives students the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities necessary to be a part of an engineering team that is creating the world. Curriculum includes practice in traditional and computer-aided drafting, layout and design of fabricated products, the study of materials used in manufacturing, plant layout, materials handling, manufacturing processes, and the use of machines.

Student Experience & Projects

Students will enrich their technical skills with participation in activities such as community service events, service learning projects, SkillsUSA competitions, OPPD project, job shadows, Dream-It-Do-It activities, maker space activities, internships, career fairs, and manufacturing tours.

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Possible Careers

Tool/Die/Mold Maker
Precision Machinist
Machine Builder
CNC Programmer/Operator
Automation/Product/Machine Designer
Robot Programmer
Engineering Coordinator
Multiple Specialist Careers

Field Trips

Kawasaki
Molex
Teledyne Isco
Garner Industries
Lincoln Industries
Lincoln Tool & Design

Guest Speakers

Brent Parde from Teledyne Isco
Cliff Carlson, Technical Recruiter for Hudl

Recommended Classes to Take at Your Home High School

Recommended pre-TCA courses to take at your home high school

Encouraged: Intro to Engineering Design, Intro to Construction, Intro to Woods Manufacturing | Machine Tool Manufacturing (offered at LHS only) –OR– Welding Technology (offered at LHS only), Machine Tool/Welding (offered at LNE only)

Dual Credits Available

Year 1 Classes Junior (or Senior if pathway is not full)		Year 2 Classes Returning TCA Senior
First Semester	Second Semester	First Semester	Second Semester
MACH 1121 (2.0) Manufacturing Processes MACH 1173 (2.5) Machine Tool Lab I	MACH 1156 (3.0) Blueprint Reading & Drawing MACH 1174 (2.5) Machine Tool Lab II Manufacturing I Project/Competition	MACH 1223 (2.0) Machine Tool Lab III Manufacturing II Project/Competition –OR– Pathway Support Team Project	MACH 1224 (2.0) Machine Tool Lab IV Manufacturing III Project/Competition –OR– Senior Project/Internship

Additional high school courses taken at TCA to meet graduation requirements

(Students earn 30 LPS credits per year toward the 245 LPS credits required for graduation).

Year 1 Classes		Year 2 Classes
First Semester	Second Semester	First Semester	Second Semester
11th LPS Government and Politics (5 LPS credits) 12th LPS English (5 LPS credits)	11th LPS Economics (5 LPS credits) 12th LPS English (5 LPS credits)	Senior English Seminar English (10 LPS credits) Course completed over two semesters earning 5 credits each semester

Related AA/AAS Degrees Offered at SCC

AAS Degrees: Electronic Systems Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Precision Machining and Automation Technology.
Certificates/Diplomas: Precision Machining and Automation Technology.