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20 courses with the subject MTT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MTT 100Basic CNC Machine Operator - OSHA Certification5

This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills needed to enter into the CNC machining industry. Students will learn the skills for the operation of the CNC mill, CNC lathe and CNC Grinder. Students will be prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certificate: CNC Mill Operation. Students will also complete the OSHA 10-hour General Industry training program.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 020 Semesters Offered: Fall
MTT 101Basic CNC Lathe Operation1

This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills needed to enter into the CNC machining industry. Students will learn the skills for the operation and set-up of the CNC lathe. Students will be prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certificate: CNC Lathe Operation.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 020
MTT 105Introduction to Machining3

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the machining industry. Theoretical and practical aspects of shop safety, hand tools, precision layout, precision measuring instruments, taps, dies, files, reamers, and identification and use of appropriate materials to manufacture parts are covered. Students are prepared to take two National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certifications: Measurement, Materials and Safety; Layout and Benchwork.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 020 Semesters Offered: Fall
MTT 107Engineering Graphics2

This course is designed to give students the skills needed to create drawings used in machining.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 132 Blueprint Reading Semesters Offered: Fall
MTT 110Basic Machine Tools3

This course is designed to provide students with skills required to use basic machine tools. This course will use both theoretical and hands on activities to further the students’ knowledge of machining. Basic operations of the drill press, pedestal grinder and band saw will be covered. Students will be prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills Level 1 certification: Drill Press.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 020 Semesters Offered: Fall
MTT 132Blueprint Reading3

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills needed to interpret part drawings. Emphasis will be placed on stimulating students’ creativity and the ability to visualize the drawn object. This course will start with simple part drawings and advance to more complex part drawings.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 105 and MTT 110 Semesters Offered: Spring
MTT 157Turning Technology - Level 13

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, practical learning experience and accident prevention awareness required to perform conventional lathe job planning, set-up and operation. Aspects of conventional, as well as carbide and other tooling materials selection, preparation, and usage will be covered. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification: Turning between Centers and Chucking.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 105 Semesters Offered: Spring
MTT 158Milling Technology - Level 13

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to identify and safely use various milling cutters and other tools that are adaptable to milling machines. Students learn how to set-up work pieces to be properly machined using milling machines. This course covers conventional milling machine parts and controls, the function of each part and control and techniques so that students can operate the machines safely and with a high degree of accuracy. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification: Milling.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 105 Semesters Offered: Spring
MTT 180CNC Programming3

This course is designed to teach students basic programming of Computer Numerically Control (CNC) milling and turning centers. It will also cover the history of the CNC machine. The course will emphasize safe operation of CNC machines, functions of the controls and machine set up. Different programming formats will be addressed.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MAT 165 Semesters Offered: Spring
MTT 185CNC Milling - Level 13

This course will provide students with the necessary skills to safely program, set up, operate and maintain Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling centers. This course will include manual part programming and practical operation for CNC milling machines. Trigonometry, blueprint reading, drafting and basic machining skills will be practiced extensively. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I certification: CNC Mill Operation.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Corequisite
MTT 212 Semesters Offered: Fall
MTT 201EDM Theory- Conventional & Wire3

This course is the third of three courses in machine tool theory. In this course, the theories involved in unconventional machining practices will be discussed. Primarily focused on EDM machining, the student will gain an understanding of how these technologies work and their place in industry.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 125 Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
MTT 212Milling Technology - Level 23

This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to identify and safely use various milling cutters and other tools that are adaptable to milling machines. Students learn to set-up work pieces to be properly machined. This course covers milling machine parts and controls and their functions so that students can safely operate the machines with a high degree of accuracy. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) level II certification: Milling.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 158 Semesters Offered: Spring
MTT 221Grinding Technology3

The course is designed to provide the student with the learning experiences in the theoretical and the practical skills development in precision grinding operations. The students will use a surface grinder to apply various techniques to make metal parts to blueprint specifications. The students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1 & Level II certification in grinding.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 110 ; MTT 158 Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
MTT 225Turning Technology - Level 23

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, practical learning experience and accident prevention awareness required to perform advanced conventional lathe job planning, set-up and operation. Aspects of conventional, as well as carbide and other tooling materials selection, preparation, and usage will be covered. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 2 certification: Turning between Centers and Chucking.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 157 Semesters Offered: Fall
MTT 240Metrology3

This course is designed to provide the student with an experience in the use of precision instruments for measurement and inspection of manufactured parts. The course includes the use of comparators, micrometers, surface plates and accessories, microscopes, hardness testing instruments, and other related equipment. Students gather and analyze quality assurance data and inspect parts using non-destructive testing techniques (NDT). Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) level I certification in measurement, materials, and safety.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 125 , MTT 140 , MTT 211 , MTT 156 , and MTT 221 Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
MTT 265CNC Fixture Design2

This course uses CAD Software to design various jigs and fixtures used for the production of consistent tools. Different design features and methods will be discussed. Particular attention will be given to the proper design and construction of fixtures.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 132 ; MTT 107 ; MAT 165 Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
MTT 272CNC Milling - Level 23

This course will provide students with advanced skills to safely program, set up, operate and maintain Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling centers. This course will include manual part programming and practical operation for CNC milling machines. Trigonometry, blueprint reading, drafting and basic machining skills will be practiced extensively. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level II certification: CNC Mill Operation.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 185 Semesters Offered: Spring
MTT 276Advanced CNC Turning3

This course is designed to teach the student manual part programming for Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) lathe and turning applications. Included in this course is the practical operation of the CNC turning center. It is designed for students who plan to enter the machining industry or need to update their skills in Computerized Machining. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) level II certification in CNC lathe operation.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 180 Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.
MTT 287Conventional EDM Machining2

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to plunge electrical discharge machining. By developing programs and using various setup techniques, students will gain an understanding of the capabilities and limits of plunge EDM’s. The course stresses safe operation, as well as, efficient job planning. Students will learn various functions of the control unit, as well as, how to write and apply simple programs. Students are prepared to take the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) level II certification for (5 Axis) wire EDM operations. Students are granted credit for Machine Tool Technology (MTT) courses by articulation after completion of the course competencies through courses offered by RACC’s Workforce and Economic Development/Community Education Division. Students should contact the division to obtain information on course offerings.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
MTT 288CAM Programming3

This course will provide students with knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming using MasterCam software. Students will learn how to create 2D mill, 3D mill and lathe part geometries and toolpaths. Students will also use the software to create CNC part programs and be able to verify their toolpaths.

Subject
MTT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-27 RACC Student Catalog
Source
catalog.racc.edu
Prerequisite
MTT 180 Semesters Offered: Spring

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