Title: Precision Machining Technology II (13203-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Ensuring Industrial Safety and Environmental Protection
  Describe the importance of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
  Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  Identify emergency first-aid procedures.
  Identify the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them.
  Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Report personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  Pass a safety exam for lab/site safety and the use of tools and equipment specific to the manufacturing industry.
  Demonstrate safe workplace practices.
  Handle hazardous materials as assigned.
Applying the Fundamentals of Machining
  Use Machinery’s Handbook.
  Apply the properties of various materials to cutting conditions and problems.
  Describe the importance of quality assurance and process planning.
Applying Measurements
  Apply surface plate instruments.
  Convert measurements.
Planning and Managing Machining Jobs
  Develop a process plan for a part requiring milling, drilling, turning, and/or grinding.
  Write instructions for producing a part.
  Make process adjustments or improvements to the production of a single part.
Performing Machining Jobs
  Perform routine milling.
  Perform routine turning.
  (Optional) Perform routine surface grinding.
  Inspect projects or parts according to prints.
Performing General Maintenance
  Perform general housekeeping.
  Perform general machine maintenance.
Using Engineering Drawings and Sketches
  Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) from orthographic prints.
  Interpret engineering drawings with multiple auxiliary views.
  Interpret GD&T drawings with multiple datums.
Applying Metalworking Theory
  (Optional) Create specialized fixtures.
  Machine a variety of materials.
  (Optional) Define heat-treatment processes.
Exploring CNC Machining
  (Optional) Describe the main computer systems used across the industry.
  (Optional) Describe the variety of machines in the industry that are controlled by CNC programming.
  (Optional) Write a basic G-code program.
  (Optional) Model a part, using CAD software.
  (Optional) Produce the designed part, using a three-dimensional (3D) printer or CNC machine.
  (Optional) Analyze the part design for improvements.
  (Optional) Manage the CNC machine’s tooling library.
Exploring Automation
  Define automation process.
  Identify sub-assembly and complete product assembly or packaging techniques.
  Compare a variety of final finishes and their effects.
  Describe the advantages of automation.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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