Applications are closed for the first sememster of the 2025–2026 school year

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.

  • Tuition: $58.50 per credit hour. Scholarship opportunities available. No cost for students on free & reduced lunch
  • Books/Fees: Provided at no cost
  • Transportation: Provided at no cost from all home high schools
  • Session Options: 8:15am – 10:15am (1st year), 12:45pm – 2:45pm (2nd year)
  • Club Options: SkillsUSA

Hear from a Pathway Student

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
Dual Credits Available
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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 (2.0)
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

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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.