CCOG for MCH 286A Winter 2025


Course Number:
MCH 286A
Course Title:
Technical Skill Assessment in Manual Machining
Credit Hours:
5
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
40
Lab Hours:
90

Course Description

Covers the application of skills acquired in the coursework leading to the Manual Machining One-Year Certificate. Includes a hands-on manual machining project which incorporates, but is not limited to, blueprint reading, feeds and speeds, shop math, precision measurement, manual milling, turning, and grinding. Prerequisites: (MCH 110 or MCH 110B), MCH 121, MCH 130, (MCH 195 or MCH 190B), MCH 205, and MCH 225. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

  • Apply blueprint reading skills, shop math skills, and basic and precision measurement skills in planning and completing a shop project.
  • Operate a variety of manual machining tools including band saws, drill presses, manual lathes, manual vertical mills, horizontal manual milling machines, and surface grinders to complete a shop project.
  • Inspect and document quality information on inspection forms using basic and precision measuring tools.

Course Activities and Design

Students will be assigned a project composed of multiple parts that when finished, will assemble into a functioning tool or product.  Most parts will be specified as to what machines to use and students will apply past learning in setting up the machines and manufacturing parts that comply with print and dimensional requirements.  Students will inspect and document quality information relating to the parts they make.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

The design of the test project incorporates skillsets acquired in multiple courses, many of which are listed as prerequisites to this course.  In manufacturing the subparts on the various assigned machines, you are being tested on your level of learned skills on those machines.  Students will inspect the various assigned subparts using an assigned inspection form and related scoring rubric.  A final grade will be assigned using an averaging of the scores of the different assigned parts, as well as the final assembly and functionality of the tool or product.