Machining, Manufacturing Technologies, AAS

Program Code: Machining-AAS

This is a draft edition of the 2025-2026 catalog. Information is subject to change.

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science, Manufacturing Technologies, Machining is a two-year program designed to provide training and technical job skills to students seeking employment and/or skill upgrades within the manufacturing and machine trades. The program requires students to complete a variety of hands-on learning exercises ranging from manually machined projects to advanced multi-axis CNC tasks. This program is formatted to respond to the needs of industry and the working professional. The TMCC machining emphasis AAS curriculum aligns with the standards set forth by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and prepares students to earn a variety of NIMS credentials.

Machining Career Map

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
MTT 120 Technical Print Reading 3
MPT 140 Quality Control 3
MTT 105 Machine Shop I 3
MTT 150 Metallurgy I 3
OSH 222 General Industry Safety 1
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 2 3
 Semester Total16
2nd semester
Communications/English 2 3
Elective 2 6
Humanities/Diversity 2 3
MTT 250 Machine Shop III 3
 Semester Total15
3rd semester
Communications/English 2 3
Elective 2 3
MTT 230 Computer Numerical Control I 4
MTT 292 Computer-Aided Manufacturing I 4
 Semester Total14
4th semester
Elective 2 8
MTT 140 Inspection Techniques 3
MTT 232 Computer Numerical Control II 4
 Semester Total15
 Total Units60
2

 See program recommendations or requirements.

Program Requirements

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Diversity 1[3]
Recommended:
AAD 201
History of the Built Environment
Communications/English6
Recommended
ENG 101
Composition I
or ENG 107
 Technical Communications I
or ENG 100
 Composition Enhanced
or ENG 113
 Composition I for International and Multilingual Students
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science3
Recommended:
AAD 201
History of the Built Environment
Human Relations 1[3]
Requirement is satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses:
MPT 140
Quality Control
MTT 230
Computer Numerical Control I
MTT 232
Computer Numerical Control II
OSH 222
General Industry Safety
Mathematics 1[3]
Requirement is satisfied through embedded curriculum in the following courses:
MTT 120
Technical Print Reading
MPT 140
Quality Control
MTT 230
Computer Numerical Control I
MTT 232
Computer Numerical Control II
MTT 292
Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
Science3
Recommended:
MTT 150
Metallurgy I
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions3
Recommended:
PSC 101
Introduction to American Politics
Degree Requirements
MTT 120Technical Print Reading3
MPT 140Quality Control3
OSH 222General Industry Safety1
Emphasis Requirements
MTT 105Machine Shop I3
MTT 140Inspection Techniques3
MTT 230Computer Numerical Control I4
MTT 232Computer Numerical Control II4
MTT 250Machine Shop III3
MTT 292Computer-Aided Manufacturing I4
Elective Requirements
Select 17 units from the following:17
CE 290
Work Experience
MTT 101
Introduction to Machine Shop
MTT 110
Machine Shop II
MTT 234
Computer Numerical Control III
MTT 260
Machine Shop IV
MTT 261
Machine Projects
MTT 291
CNC Practice
MTT 293
Computer-Aided Manufacturing II
Any other MTT course not listed above or WELD course
Total Units60
1

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the degree will:

PSLO1: Read and interpret technical prints for the production and inspection of manufactured work pieces.

PSLO2: Produce precision machined work pieces within print specifications on manually controlled machine tools.

PSLO3: Produce precision machined work pieces within print specifications on computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools.