About Machine Technology Center

Welcome to Asnuntuck Community College and the Machine Technology Center.

During the latter stages of 1997, Asnuntuck CC, together with Town of Enfield officials, the North Central CT Chamber of Commerce, and a number of private sector manufacturers, decided to confront squarely the challenge of educating men and women in the field of metal machining technology.

Since that time and to the present, more than 400 students have graduated and transitioned to the private sector with the requisite technology and academic abilities to enhance their career goals and to benefit local industry, both short-term and long-range. Graduates range in age from 18 to 60, and both men and women have gained new skills and abilities as well as the opportunity to complete a college education.

Asnuntuck is determined to expand its efforts to meet the needs of recent high school graduates and unemployed and underemployed men and women across North Central Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. The college is also dedicated to the employer community and their ongoing challenges to remain competitive and profitable. These objectives can best be achieved in our state of the art machining center which features the most current CNC machine tooling and related computer software. Presently, we are pursuing certification through a national technology accrediting body.

Due to a series of significant efforts by a number of staff at the college, the following program options are now in place:

Program Options

· Level I Certificate (Pre-semester and Semester One
20 weeks and 550 hrs) 12 College Credits

· Levels I + II Certificate (Semesters One and Two
38 weeks and 1,045 hrs) 30 College Credits

· Associate in Science: Machine Technology Option 66 College Credits

· B.S. in Industrial Management – Central TBD
Connecticut State University, College of
Technology

Students who complete and receive an Associate in Science Degree in Machine Technology from Asnuntuck can apply for status as third year students to CCSU’s School of Technology Degree Program.

In summary, a student, once accepted into the Asnuntuck Machine Technology Center, has available a series of educational/technical options ranging from 550 hours, 12 college credits, and entry level employment or 1,045 hours with 30 college credits and higher level technology- focused employment progressing potentially to an associate in science degree at ACC and to a four year degree opportunity at CCSU.

It is clear that post-secondary education must take a more serious approach to the realities of school to work for youth and career transition for adults. Our MODEL: a one year certificate program in machine technology with a career focus, set in a community college, 30 college credits, optional internship in the private sector, prospects of career employment within 12 months, entry level earnings of 30+ thousand, career mobility, competitive fringe benefits, and the option to work full-time and/or to achieve an associate in science degree in machine technology.

The following information represents the various machine technology certificate and degree coursework available presently at Asnuntuck Community College:

Level I Certificate

Pre-Requisite Courses
(Courses are not counted toward degree)

MF M050 – Manufacturing Math Introduction
MF M051 – Manufacturing Math 1
MF M071 – Manufacturing Graphics,
Blueprint Reading Introduction
MF M080 – Manufacturing Graphics,
CAD/CAM, Introduction
MF M091 – Manufacturing Concepts: Seminars,
Safety, World of Work
MF M092 – Computer Applications
MF M093 – Manufacturing Materials

Major Course Requirements
(Counted toward associate degree)
Credits

* MF M122 – Manufacturing Graphics, Blueprint Reading I 2
* MF M151 – Manufacturing Machining, Drill Press and Saw 1
* MF M152 – Manufacturing Machining, Grinding 2
* MF M153 – Manufacturing Machining, Benchwork 1
* MF M161 – Manufacturing Machining, Lathe I 2
* MF M171 – Manufacturing Machining, Milling I 2
* MF M181 – Manufacturing Machining, CNC I 2
Level I Certificate, Subtotal 12 * Prerequisite coursework or equivalent work skills as described above

Level II Certificate

Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Level I Coursework
Major Course Requirements
Credits
MF M102 – Manufacturing Math II 3
MF M123 – Manufacturing Graphics, Blueprint Reading II 3
MF M144 – Manufacturing Quality Control 3
MF M261 – Manufacturing Machining, Lathe II 3
MF M271 – Manufacturing Machining, Milling II 3
MF M281 – Manufacturing Machining, CNC II 3
Level II Certificate, Subtotal 18

Level I and Level II Certificates, Subtotal 30

Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Levels I & II Certificate Programs

Associate Degree

Required courses Credits

COMM M105 - Introduction to Speech 3
ENG M101 - English Composition I 3
SOC M190 - Self and Others (Sociology) 3
MATH M120 - Pre-Calculus 4
CHEM M101 - Introduction to Chemistry 4
PHYS M 110 - Elements of Physics 4

Electives

Humanities or Language Elective I 3
Humanities or Language Elective II 3
Individual and Society Group 1 (History Recommended) 3
Individual and Society Group 1 (Economics Recommended) 3
Fine Arts 3
Subtotal 36

TOTAL 66

Please contact the Admissions Office or the Machine Technology Center at your first opportunity. Recruitment for the summer/fall session begins in late winter/early spring. If you are interested and wish to visit the Machine Technology Center, simply call 860.253.3189. A staff member will arrange a tour and meeting at your convenience.

Officials of the Machine Technology Center are also willing to arrange group tours for students, private sector employees/employers, school officials (elementary and secondary), and human services agencies.

The mission of the Asnuntuck CC Machine Technology Center is to provide technology and academic education which leads to related and relevant career employment and continuous personal and professional development.

© 2007 Asnuntuck Community College
170 Elm Street Enfield, CT 06082
860.253.3000

Asnuntuck Community College is accredited by the Board of Governors for Higher Education and by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc


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