Advanced Manufacturing Program in Aurora, CO

Transform Raw Material Into Precision Components
Through Both Manual, Machine, & Computer-Oriented Operations

The Advanced Manufacturing program consists of classroom and shop learning experiences which will train students to successfully be qualified as an entry-level machinist. Major contact areas covered in the program are machine shop safety; measuring instruments; blueprint reading; operation of general machine tools such as drill presses, mills, saws, lathes, grinders, 3D printing, laser engraving, and heat treating. In addition, students will gain valuable experience through the design and production of customer projects. Students will learn how to setup and operate industry scale equipment such as CNC machines and 3D printers. To support this training, students also learn how to create and setup assets in 3D imaging software. Apprenticeships may be available with local machine shops and manufacturing businesses.

Looking for a night class? Advanced Manufacturing is also offered as an evening program.

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Industry Skills

Measurement and blueprint reading for manufacturing production
Machine shop safety
Digitally Design 3 Dimensional objects using adobe and solidworks
Operation of general machine tools such as lathe, mills, saws, and lathes
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment such as CNC machines, Laser Engravers, and 3D printers

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Accredited Courses

49 college credits

MAC 1001 Introduction to Machine Shop
MAC 1002 Print Reading for Machinists
MAC 1010 Introduction to Engine Lathe
MAC 1011 Intermediate Engine Lathe
MAC 1020 Introduction to Milling Machine
MAC 1021 Intermediate Milling Machine
MAC 1045 Production Manufacturing
MAC 2001 Introduction to CNC Turning Operations
MAC 2002 CNC Turning Operations II
MAC 2005 Introduction to CNC Milling Operations
MAC 2021 Surface Grinder Setups and Operations
MAC 2040 CAD/CAM 2D
MAC 2041 CAD/CAM 2D Lab
MAC 2052 Practical Metallurgy
MAC 2075 Special Topics: Machine Shop Math
MAC 2078 Machining Workshop

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Class Experience

Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time in the shop with hands-on practical work
Students gain experience in a simulated shop environment with industry grade equipment
Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
2 years of classes