Machining Essentials
(Pre-admission Course)
Description
- Identify safe practices in a machine shop
- Identify correct clean-up procedures
- Demonstrate accurate use and reading of steel rules, micrometers, and calipers
- Perform basic layout procedures
- Demonstrate and perform accurate use of hand tools
- Demonstrate safe setup and operation of band saws
- Demonstrate safe operation of a pedestal grinder
- Demonstrate safe operation of a lathe
- Demonstrate proper machine maintenance and workstation cleanup
- Demonstrate proper workholding device selection and setup
- Demonstrate proper lathe cutting tool selection and setup
- Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for lathe tooling
- Perform accurate lathe OD machining operations
- Demonstrate safe operation of a milling machine
- Demonstrate proper mill cutting tool selection and setup
- Demonstrate efficient speeds and feeds for mill tooling
- Perform accurate milling of outside and inside surfaces
- Perform accurate hole-forming mill operations for size and location
- Create and evaluate turned and milled surface finishes
Refund Policy
Individuals are responsible for canceling their registration should they not be able to attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Cancellations received before the first day of class will receive a 100% refund. No refunds, in whole or in part, will be given on or after the first day of class. (Policy 900.920)
Books and Supplies
Text and materials provided.
How to Register
Registration Code
| Class Date | Day | Time | Code | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Jan 26 | Mon - Fri | 8 am - 3 pm | MACH 0995 13 LC | $100 |
| Jan 13 - Feb 5 | Tu W Th | 5 pm - 10 pm | MACH 0995 14 LC | $100 |
| Feb 9 - Feb 23 | Mon - Fri | 8 am - 3 pm | MACH 0995 15 LC | $100 |
| Feb 10 - March 5 | Tu W Th | 5 pm - 10 pm | MACH 0995 16 LC | $100 |
| March 9 - March 23 | Mon - Fri | 8 am - 3 pm | MACH 0995 17 LC | $100 |
| March 10 - April 9 | Tu W Th | 5 pm - 10 pm | MACH 0995 18 LC | $100 |
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region. 