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Machine Tool Technology

Welcome

In 1941 the Nebraska State Trade School at Milford, Nebraska was created by the Nebraska Legislature. One of the first programs created was the Machine Shop Program. In 1973 the Nebraska Legislature created the Community College system which created Southeast Community College. At this time the Lincoln Campus of Southeast Community College was created also offering a Machine Tool Program. Today both campuses offer Machine Tool Technology featuring the same classes through their first four quarters and then specializing in separate focus areas during their last two quarters.

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Overview

The Machine Tool Technology program provides curriculum and experience in tool and materials selection, blueprint-reading, measurement, and project layout. In addition to machine-specific training, students also receive a foundation in academic subjects useful in the manufacturing industry.

SCC provides instruction in the fundamentals of conventional machine operation, materials and manufacturing processes. Students practice skills on the College’s state-of-the-art machines, including Computer Numerical Control machines, CNC lathes, and milling machines, CNC wire feed and Ram-type electrical discharge machines. Laboratories provide valuable experience in computer aided drafting (CAD) using AutoCAD software, and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) using MasterCam.

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Mission

Program Mission Statement:
The mission of the Machine Tool Technology Program is to educate and prepare students for gainful employment and to meet the needs of the manufacturing industries. The student’s education serves as a basis for advanced training.

The Machine Tool Technology program goals:
The program goals will be reviewed annually.

• To provide a broad competency-based curriculum providing the acceptable skill and knowledge of requirements needed for entry-level positions in the machine tool field
• The program will provide the students with the necessary skills to work safely alone or in a team setting.
• The program will provide the students with equipment that is up-to-date, accurate, and in good condition.
• To provide students with the opportunity to develop skills which include critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and practical reasoning.
• Upon graduation, the student will be adequately prepared to enter industry as a skilled, entry-level employee.

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Requirements

• Complete the Candidate Application and return it to SCC Lincoln/Milford Campus. The students accepted for this class will be chosen on a first come first served basis.
• All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. In areas of reading, writing and math. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call the Lincoln/Milford Campus Assessment Office, (402) 761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, Ext. 8202 or the Lincoln Campus Student Services Office at (402) 437-2600 for an appointment.
• You will receive additional information from SCC regarding registration and orientation, *complete and submit Southeast Community College application.

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Student Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance standards according to college policy.
• Follow designated safety procedures while on campus.
• Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
• Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books and tools.