Chabot College 2024-2026 415 APPRENTICESHIP, APPM Career Opportunities The courses that define this certificate are recommended as preparation for the following careers: machinist, industrial repair, CNC operator, and CNC set-up. These occupations can be either an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees. Average annual salary for a machinist in the East Bay: $54,891. Machinist job market projected growth over the next 10 years: 7% Program Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the ability to create basic CNC machine tool setups. 2. Demonstrate the expertise needed to fabricate machined parts in a timely and professional manner with minimal supervision. Required Courses APPM 9750 (same as MTT 50) Blueprint Reading and Introduction to CAD 3 APPM 9760A (same as MTT 60A) Machine Tool Technology I 4 APPM 9760B (same as MTT 60B) Machine Tool Technology II 4 APPM 9765 (same as MTT 65) Basic Toolmaking 4 APPM 9766 (same as MTT 66) Production Practices 4 APPM 9771A (same as MTT 71A) Numerical Control Program I 4 APPM 9775 (same as WELD 70) Introduction to Welding 2 APPM 9776 (same as WELD 65A) Beginning TIG, MIG, and Blueprint Reading 3 APPM 9781C (same as MTT 81C) Mastercam 3 APPM 9795 Occupational Work Experience 4 Total 35 APPRENTICESHIP: PRECISION MANUFACTURING (APPM) COURSES 9750 Blueprint Reading and Introduction to CAD (See also MTT 50 ) 3 Units The reading of engineering drawings/blueprints, interpreting of commonly used symbols, orthographic projection, geometric construction, dimensioning, and sectioning. Includes a general approach to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Focus on subject matter relevant to Machine Tool Technology and Industrial Technology applications and local industry requirements. Designed to provide a working knowledge of methods of graphical communication. May not receive credit if MTT 50 has been successfully completed) Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9755 Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (See also MTT 55 ) 2 Units Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is the symbolic way of showing specific tolerances on engineering and manufacturing drawings. This course will teach the Interpretation of the technical standards governed by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5-2009. Explanation of the standards used in designing, machining and inspection operations by using multiple datums, symbols, feature control frames, and other GD&T specifications. May not receive credit if MTT 55 has been successfully completed. Lecture: 36 hours Prerequisite: MTT 50 or APPM 9750 and MTT 60A or APPM 9760A. 9760A Machine Tool Technology I (See also MTT 60A ) 4 Units Introduction to machine tool operations relating to precision measuring tools, layout methods, screw threads, benchwork, drill presses, bandsaws, optical and manual inspection techniques, basic lathe and vertical milling operations, and evaluation of manufacturing job opportunities. Emphasis on the safe and correct use of hand and machine tools. May not receive credit if MTT 60A has been successfully completed. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 108 hours 9760B Machine Tool Technology II (See also MTT 60B ) 4 Units Continuation of Machine Tool Technology 60A. Theory and laboratory practice relating to advanced lathe and milling machine operations, gear cutting, steel and heat treating, basic surface and cylindrical grinding, and introduction to metric measurement. Emphasis on correct machine tool setups and quality of project work are stressed. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 108 hours May not receive credit if MTT 60B has been successfully completed. Prerequisite: MTT 60A or APPM 9760A Strongly Recommended: INDT 74 or APPM 9774. 9763A Individual Projects (See also MTT 63A ) 2 Units Design, development, and fabrication of selected projects for the machine tool technology major to develop special entry-level job skills. May not receive credit if MTT 63A has been successfully completed. Laboratory: 108 hours Strongly Recommended: MTT 60A or APPM 9760A. 9763B Advanced Individual Projects (See also MTT 63B ) 2 Units Continuation of Machine Tool Technology 63A. Selected projects to provide certain specialized skills required for job updating, job advancement, or skill specialization. May not receive credit if MTT 63B has been successfully completed. Laboratory: 108 hours Prerequisite: MTT 60A or APPM 9760A.
