Precision Machining Technology - Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)

Program Description

Students enrolled in the CTECS Precision Machining Technology program are given instruction in and demonstrate skills and knowledge in machine safety, measuring tools, precision machining fundamentals using; manual milling machines, lathes, and other metal processing machines. Students’ progress using computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers as early as the 10th grade and become proficient in their operation and programming upon graduation.

Students receive 540 hours of instruction in the career/technical program each year.

Students receive 1500 hours towards a metal trade apprenticeship upon graduation.

Students are eligible to participate in Work-Based Learning (WBL) in grades 11 & 12. This program allows companies to hire students during the school day to work on the manufacturing floor. Students will get credit for their work experience and it is an important pipeline for getting our students into industry.

Program Standards

Practice Shop Safety
Understand career opportunities in the manufacturing industry
Understand manufacturing processes and materials
Demonstrate hand/bench tool uses and operations
Operate lathes consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
Operate vertical milling machines consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
Demonstrate measuring, part Inspection, and quality control methods
Perform machine blueprint reading and sketching
Demonstrate layout methods and techniques
Perform Precision Grinding consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
Operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
Apply CAD/CAM Principles