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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed on the following pages, alphabetically and by course prefix. The four letter prefix identifies subject area and the three numbers that follow identify the particular course. The numbers in parenthesis indicate the number of lecture and lab hours per week, assuming a typical 15-week semester.
The description of each course indicates its credit value which determines the tuition charge and the number of credits available toward the requirements for a degree.
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MACH 110 - Machining Fundamentals 250 hours (non-credit)
MACH 110 – Machining Fundamentals course is designed to prepare students with the requisite skills needed to succeed in both the Manual Mill Operator and Engine Lathe Operator credentialing program at Raritan Valley Community College. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining controls, two CNC 3-Axis Milling Centers, and two CNC 2-Axis Lathe turning centers. The training lab also has two ACER Bridgeport style Mills, two ACER engine lathes, Four ProTraK Manual/CNC combination Mills, two ProTrak Engine/CNC lathe turning centers, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, Optical Comparator, Standard drill press, and other basic machinery.
In the lab, students will learn to read and interpret blueprints, handle precision measurement tools, and receive an OSHA-10 card.
Students will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates;
Measurement Material and Safety
Drill Press Skills I
Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
The Machining Fundamentals course is required for all Advanced Manufacturing programs. Experience may exempt you from this requirement.
Summer 2024 Course Selections
Fall 2024 Course Selections
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MACH 120 - Manual Mill Operator 350 hours (non-credit)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MACH 110 - Machining Fundamentals . MACH 120 - Manual Mill Operator credential program is a NIMS credentialed certificate program. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter careers as Manual Mill Machine Operators. Upon successful course completion, students will receive the NIMS Measurement Material and Safety and Grinding Skills Certificates. This program is designed to mirror the workplace as closely as possible. All graduates will be required to demonstrate their ability to perform all tasks and skills at workplace ready levels. This program provides extensive hands-on experience performing all tasks identified by industry experts and local employers. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining controls, two CNC 3-Axis Milling Centers, and two CNC 2-Axis Lathe turning centers. The training lab also has two ACER Bridgeport style Mills, two ACER engine lathes, Four ProTraK Manual/CNC combination Mills, two ProTrak Engine/CNC lathe turning centers, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, Optical Comparator, Standard drill press, and other basic machinery.
Students will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates;
Grinding Skills I
Manual Milling Skills I
Summer 2024 Course Selections
Fall 2024 Course Selections
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MACH 130 - Engine Lathe Operator 350 hours (non-credit)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MACH 110 - Machining Fundamentals .
MACH 130 - Engine Lathe Operator credential program is a NIMS credentialed certificate program. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter careers as Engine Lathe Machine Operators. Upon successful course completion, students will receive The NIMS Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers and Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills credentials. This program is designed to mirror the workplace as closely as possible. All graduates will be required to demonstrate their ability to perform all tasks and skills at workplace ready levels. This program provides extensive hands-on experience performing all tasks identified by industry experts and local employers. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining controls, two CNC 3-Axis Milling Centers, and two CNC 2-Axis Lathe turning centers. The training lab also has two ACER Bridgeport style Mills, two ACER engine lathes, Four ProTraK Manual/CNC combination Mills, two ProTrak Engine/CNC lathe turning centers, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, Optical Comparator, Standard drill press, and other basic machinery.
Students will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates:
Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills
Summer 2024 Course Selections
Fall 2024 Course Selections
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