Career Advantage Onsite DMACC Academies
Machine Operations/Tool & Die Career Academy
This Tech Prep program provides students with the basics of welding, automation, machining tool operation (CNC), computer-aided drafting and design (CAD), and other workplace skills. Two years of this program are available on an alternating schedule. A total of 24 DMACC credits are available upon completion of all DMACC Career Academy course offerings.
Schedules:
- DMACC Ankeny Campus
M-F 12:30-2:30pm; - Ames Career Academy/Hunziker Center
M-F 7:50-9:50am or 12:50-2:50pm; - DMACC Newton Campus
M-F 1:00-3:00pm (Year 1 only)
| What kind of work will this prepare me to do in the future? |
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| What other courses should I take while in high school to prepare me for this career? |
| Drafting, Introduction to Computers, Metal Working, Applied Math, Welding |
| DMACC credits you can earn while in high school: | |
| Alternate 1 | |
| MFG 250 | Engine Lathe Theory – 1 credit An introductory level course explaining the theory of the basic operation and care of an engine lathe. |
| MFG 251 | Engine Lathe Operations Lab – 2 credits An introductory level course for the metal cutting lathe. During this course students will become familiar with the basic setups as well as safe operation and care of a lathe in a lab environment. |
| MFG 260 | Mill Operations Theory – 1 credits An introductory level course explaining the theory of the basic operation and care of vertical milling machines. |
| MFG 261 | Mill Operations Lab I – 2 credits An introductory level course for the vertical mill. During this course students will become familiar with basic setups as well as safe operation and care of a milling machine in a lab environment. |
| MFG 105 | Machine Shop Measuring – 3 credits A study of measurements as used in industry. Units of instruction include tools, gauges, comparators, gauge blocks, and inspection practices. |
| CAD 240 | Applied Materials & Processes – 3 credits Standard industrial raw materials and forming processes will be examined. Students will see various machining, forming and welding operations. Field trips to industry will be offered. |
| Alternate 2 | |
| MFG 276 | Hand/Bench Machine Tools – 1 credits Machine shop procedures including shop safety, hand tools, layout, and tool grinding. Operations on drill presses, pedestal grinders and sawing machines. |
| MFG 121 | Machine Trade Print Reading I – 2 credits A beginning and intermediate blueprint reading course covering basic visualization of shapes and sizes, and freehand sketching of objects. Includes section lining, print alterations and projections. |
| MFG 330 | CNC Mill Operations – 1 credits An introductory level course explaining the theory behind the basic operation and programming of a CNC vertical machining center. Corequisite: MFG331 |
| MFG 331 | CNC Mill Operations Lab – 2 credits An introductory level course for programming and operating a CNC milling center in a lab environment. Corequisite: MFG330 |
| MFG 350 | CNC Lathe Operations – 1 credits An introductory level course explaining the theory behind the basic operation and programming of a CNC lathe. Corequisite: MFG351 |
| MFG 351 | CNC Lathe Operations Lab – 2 credits An introductory level course for programming and operating a CNC lathe in a lab environment. |
| CAD 139 | Intro to CAD/CAM – 3 credits The objectives of this course will apply computer aided design software and computer aided manufacturing software for numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools. |
| How do I register? |
| See your high school principal or guidance counselor. |
DMACC Career Advantage/Career Academy Contacts
Alicia Harper
Academic Advisor
Email: ahharper@dmacc.edu
DMACC Career Academy/Hunziker Center, Ames
515-663-6707, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6707
Doug Plum
DMACC Newton campus
Email: dwplum@dmacc.edu
(641) 791-1729, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 1729
Zoë Thornton
Academic Advisor
Email: zmthornton@dmacc.edu
DMACC Ankeny Campus
515-964-6898, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6898
Randy Gabriel
Director, Career and Technical Programming
Email: rgabriel1@dmacc.edu
Des Moines Area Community College
515-965-6011, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6011
More information:
Ankeny