VIRTUAL MACHINING & DESIGN
Course Code:
8539/8540
Course Description:
In this one year program, students will learn to use precision tools and instruments to include operation and setup of various types of general machinery such as drill presses, bandsaws, belt sanders, disk sanders, bench grinders, manual milling machines, and lathes. There is also a focus on computer numerical control program writing, setup, and operation for lathe and milling machines. Students who successfully complete the program will earn dual enrollment credit with Virginia Peninsula Community College and a Career Studies Certificate in Virtual Machining & Design.
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Topics of Study: Safety Hand & Power Tools Units & Precision Measurement Instruments Technical Blueprint Reading Operation of Basic Shop Machinery Manual Milling Machines & Lathes Programming, Setup, & operation of CNC Machines Metallurgy Quality Control & Inspection Techniques |
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Campus Location: Butler Farm, Hampton Sessions: AM Class Size: 16 students Credentials: National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certifications
Instructor Bio: Mechatronics program courses are taught by Virginia Peninsula Community College instructors Projected Employment About 38,200 openings for machinists and tool and die makers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. “Machinists” Occupational Outlook Handbook, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 October, 2023. Career Pathways: Machinist Industrial Machinery Mechanic Mechanical Engineer Industrial Electronics Repairer
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Career & Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA Work-Based Learning Opportunities: TBA Course Prerequisites: Completed 10th grade English with a grade of “C” or better Completed Algebra I with a grade of “B” or better
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