2025-2026 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Machine Technology 3 Certificate

Location(s): In-Person


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Program Information

The Anoka Technical College Machine Technology Certificate 3 is a 16-credit program that prepare students for entry-level positions to operate and perform offset changes, as well as basic setups on the following equipment: CNC mills, CNC lathes, coordinate measuring machine and CAD/CAM.

Program graduates are skilled in the areas of blueprint reading, GD&T, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, math, inspection and the correct sequence of operation.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • The student will demonstrate machine skills and practices consistent with the manufacturing industry.
  • Exhibit safety principles and practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Communicate effective use of machine shop theory and process terminology.
  • Work efficiently as a member in a machine shop environment to manage time and meet project deadlines.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team while accepting constructive criticism.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of Machine Technology 2 Certificate.

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January

Faculty Contact

Brendon Paulson: 763-576-4243
Jerry Showalter: 763-576-4043
Jesse Oldenburg: 763-576-4065

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