Machine Tool Technology

About

The Machine Tool Technology program develops basic skills in machine tool operations and provides experience on a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, computer numerical control (CNC) machines, and the CAD-CAM. Related math, blueprint reading, precision measuring, basic metallurgy, and heat treating are included. Graduates of the Machine Tool Technology program will be able to operate the lathe, milling machines such the CNC machine, surface grinders, and perform heat treating operations.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 16 Months
Clock Hours 1,728
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $5,819.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $2,440.08

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Production Machine Tender432Certificate
Machine Set-up Operator864Certificate
General Machinist1296Diploma
Machinist I1728Diploma

HOW TO APPLY

Spring 2025
Preferred Application Deadline October 15, 2024
Final Application Deadline December 1, 2024
Program Start Date January 6, 2025
Summer 2025
Preferred Application Deadline March 15, 2025
Final Application Deadline April 1, 2025
Program Start Date May 1, 2025
Fall 2025
Preferred Application Deadline June 15, 2025
Final Application Deadline August 1, 2025
Program Start Date September 2, 2025

General Admissions Requirements

Please complete the general admissions requirement before the application deadline listed above. 

  1. Complete a TCAT Knoxville Application for your desired start term.  
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use our school code 004025.  
  3. Register and attend an orientation session. 
    • ​​Expect an email from our Admissions team around the Preferred Application Deadline of each trimester.
    • Register for an orientation and attend orientation. When a seat is available, you will offered a seat in your program via email. 
    • If you do not receive a seat and become a priority alternate, you must continue attending orientations. Otherwise, you will lose your seat on the waitlist and will need to reapply.  

NOTE: Applications after the Final Deadline will be accepted by our application system, but priority is given to early applicants, as program seats are limited. 

Program Admission Requirements

This program has no additional admissions requirements. 

 

Campus Locations

Instructional Service Center at Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center
2731 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Friendsville, TN 37737

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
MTT 0001 Worker Characteristic
MTT 1010 Technology Foundation
MTT 1020 Orientation and Practical Safety
MTT 1030 Math Concepts I
MTT 1040 Engineering Drawings I
MTT 1050 Shop Theory I
MTT 1060 Benchwork & Manual Machine Tool
Second Trimester: 
MTT 0002 Worker Characteristic
MTT 2010 Math Concepts II
MTT 2020 Engineering Drawings II CAD
MTT 2030 Shop Theory II
MTT 2040 Manual Lathe
MTT 2050 Manual Milling Machine
MTT 2060 Grinding and Abrasive Machines
MTT 2070 Mfg Materials & Processes
MTT 2080 Intro to Comp Numerical Ctrl
Third Trimester: 
MTT 0003 Worker Characteristic
MTT 3010 Engineering Drawings III CAM
MTT 3020 Shop Theory III
MTT 3030 Precision Grinding
MTT 3040 Comp Numerical Ctrl Machining
Fourth Trimester: 
MTT 0004 Worker Characteristic
MTT 4010 Employability Skills
MTT 4020 Intro to Additive Mfg
MTT 4030 Shop Theory IV
MTT 4040 CNC Turning Center
MTT 4050 CNC Machining Center
MTT 4060 Electrical Discharge Machining

Instructors

Jeff McCall

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