Learning Outcomes - Ozark Campus

Upon completion of the Associate of  Applied Science degree in Banking Services, a graduate will be able to:

• PLO 1. Demonstrate introductory financial accounting and accounting cycle in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Record financial transactions.
  • Prepare financial reports.
• PLO 2. Define professional behaviors to apply in the field of business.
  • Demonstrate professional level of written and verbal communication.
  • Build a strong code of personal ethics to apply in a professional position.
• PLO 3. Execute proficiency of Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Display competency in word processing and presentation software
  • Apply extension knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
• PLO 4. Identify basic banking principles.
  • Illustrate command of daily teller and branch operations.
  • Link all levels of loan operations.
  • Build a strong legal foundation of banking and financial regulation.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Technology, a graduate will be able to:

• PLO 1. Apply skills and concepts for the basic use of computer hardware, software, networks, and the Internet in the workplace to solve common business and management problems.
• PLO 2. Create personal, academic, and business documents following current professional and/or industry standards using computing applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, and presentation software.
• PLO 3. Demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding skills.
• PLO 4. Demonstrate professionalism in interpersonal interactions.
• PLO 5. Create oral and written communications for a variety of purposes and audiences using accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• PLO 6. Execute the skills necessary to sit for the MOS (Microsoft Office Suite) certification exam.
• PLO 7. Apply skills and techniques for legal and ethical business decision making.
• PLO 8. Apply basic accounting principles.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services, a graduate will be able to:

• Provide generic therapeutic, supportive and preventive services for people with emotional, developmental, social or physical problems in a variety of social or human service settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social and human services delivery systems and their role within the local, state and national community.
• Identify and link clients with resources and services provided by local human service agencies.
• Apply systematic procedures to identify problems.
• Provide basic individual and group counseling techniques to address identified problems.
• Develop a greater self understanding and self reflection to enhance professional behavior, promote students abilities to make life affirming choices and to make effective decisions in the field.
• Serve as a client advocate, facilitating movement of clients through social service systems.
• Maintain progress and case notes.
• Write objective and accurate reports.
• Listen actively to clients, colleagues and the community.
• Understand and respect cultural differences that affect behavior and beliefs.
• Understand and demonstrate strong ethical behavior and decision making consistent with the ethical guidelines and standards proposed by the National Organization for Human Service Education.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement, a graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficient communication skills appropriate for entry-level criminal justice professions.
• Differentiate components of the criminal justice system.
• Summarize the history, theories, policies and practices of the criminal justice system.
• Evaluate opposing arguments for the role of police in society.
• Apply ethical reasoning to make sound decisions within the context of the criminal justice system.
• Explain the use of discretion within the criminal justice system.

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of logistic software systems and applications.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform demand management to improve efficiency, perform inventory control measures, and optimize warehouse layouts.
3. Explain the impact of logistics and supply chain operations on a firm’s profitability, identifying the steps necessary to evaluate and purchase a new product or service, as well as complete a project plan, basic budget, and presentation.
4. Explain the role of transportation and identify the resources needed for domestic and global transactions and shipments.
5. Demonstrate employability skills including effective communication, planning, critical thinking and problem solving, quality customer service skills, and conflict resolution.
6. Exhibit ability to work on a team project, present a professional presentation, and understanding of sales process.

Graduates of the Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Proficiency program will be able to:

1. Conduct themselves as trained healthcare professionals
2. Perform an assessment on an acutely ill or injured patient
3. Manage the treatment of an acutely ill or injured patient
4. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
5. Perform extrication
6. Perform Initial assessment and triage
7. Perform stabilization and transport of any critical patient
8. Transport a non-emergent patient to a health care facility
9. Manage the treatment of a medical and trauma patient
10. Have knowledge of Mass Casualty Incidents

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Cardiovascular Technology-Cardiac Sonography, a graduate will be able to:

• Distinguish individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of echocardiography.
• Promote the well-being of all patients.
• Recognize personal limits and not practice beyond their skills and capabilities.
• Practice echocardiography according to published and recognized standards
• Accurately perform echocardiograms, while continuously working closely with fellow echocardiographers and cardiologists to ensure best practices are performed.
• Demonstrate a conduct that reflects professionalism expected by the society and members of the echocardiography profession.
• Promote cooperative relationships within the profession and with other members of the health care community.
• Educate others about the role of the echocardiographer.
• Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Promote the clinical education of echocardiography students.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology, a graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
• Accurately record and collect data and document findings, and assess.
• Supervise and provide teaching to other personnel.
• Effectively utilize all stages of health information (assessment, health information process, planning, implementation and evaluation).
• Apply a code of ethics specific to health information technology

This program provides students with the general academic background required to be successful in a variety of health care related fields. It is also designed to prepare students to meet prerequisites for admission into several health care specialty programs at ATU-Ozark. Students will earn credits that help meet specific program prerequisites and apply toward program completion should the student be admitted to a selected program.

Students who complete the program will:

• PLO 1. Demonstrate mastery of the psychomotor and affective competencies as outlined by 2015 MAERB Core Curriculum
• PLO 2. Demonstrate evidence-based practice and use of research and theoretical knowledge to help determine best practice and apply that knowledge in practice.
• PLO 3. Demonstrate appropriate care for and use of profession-specific technology.
• PLO 4. Demonstrate consideration for the unique cultural, generational, socioeconomic, and geographic characteristics of an individual and family when providing medical assistance to the patient.
• PLO 5. Participate in community service.
• PLO 6. Demonstrate professional characteristics and behaviors according to the AAMA Code of Ethics and the Scope of Practice as it pertains to the Arkansas State Medical Board Regulations.

Upon completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding, a graduate will be able to:

1. Identify the designated code sets to be used under the HIPAA rule
2. Define coding and key terms related to coding
3. Assign diagnostic & procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM
4. Define the terms principle diagnosis, other diagnoses, complication, comorbidity, significant procedure, and principal procedure
5. Understand the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting guidelines for selecting the principal diagnosis for inpatient care and reporting of additional diagnoses
6. Recognize the coding guidelines for HIV disease reporting.
7. Describe the organization of the neoplasm table in the Alphabetic Index and know how to assign M codes.
8. Assign procedure codes using the CPT current year.
9. Understand the purpose of CPT coding
10. Utilize coding reference tools.
11. Use an encoder.

Upon completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Coding, a graduate will be able to:

1. Identify the designated code sets to be used under the HIPAA rule
2. Define coding and key terms related to coding
3. Assign diagnostic & procedure codes using the ICD-10-CM
4. Define the terms principle diagnosis, other diagnoses, complication, comorbidity, significant procedure, and principal procedure
5. Understand the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting guidelines for selecting the principal diagnosis for inpatient care and reporting of additional diagnoses
6. Recognize the coding guidelines for HIV disease reporting
7. Describe the organization of the neoplasm table in the Alphabetic Index and know how to assign M codes. 
8. Assign procedure codes using the CPT current year.
9. Understand the purpose of CPT coding
10. Utilize coding reference tools.
11. Use an encoder.

Graduates of the Certificate of Proficiency in Nursing Assistant program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate necessary skills for providing safe nursing care in the lab and on clinical units
2. Communicate with the patient and members of the health care team using appropriate verbal and written techniques.
3. Address the needs of the patient in a holistic manner.
4. Use the nursing process to observe and document accurately those observations and the care provided.
5. Recognize the need for confidentiality and the basic rights of all patients.
6. Act as a patient advocate.
7. Utilize nursing care products with a minimum of waste and dispose of wastes and biohazards in an appropriate manner.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in nursing skills related to the following:
   1. Promoting elimination
   2. Meeting patient nutritional needs, calculating intake and output
   3. Assessing vital signs
   4. Assisting the patient with basic needs
   5. Preventing infections
   6. Assisting the inactive patient
   7. Fostering communication
   8. Making observations

Each course on the OTA curriculum has specific outcomes that will be measured through ongoing assessment. We expect that through successful completion of the entire OTA course sequence including Fieldwork completion, the following student outcomes will be achieved:

• PLO 1. For students to have a sound theoretical knowledge base in the basic tenants of occupational therapy and demonstrate competence in clinical skills.
• PLO 2. For students to, under the supervision of an OTR, demonstrate the following skills:
  1. assist with data collection and evaluation
  2. administer standardized tests once competency has been established
  3. develop and modify intervention and treatment
  4. select, adapt and implement intervention
  5. adapt environments, materials or activities for intervention
  6. communicate and collaborate with team members, patients, family members or caregivers
  7. maintain records and documentation
  8. assist with discharge planning and home programs
  9. the ability to function effectively as a group leader
  10. teach processes involved in tasks and activities useful for attaining and maintaining functional skills
• PLO 3. For students to develop an appreciation for and desire to participate in life-long learning for the betterment of himself and the profession. For the student to understand evidence-based practice and use research and theoretical knowledge to help determine best practice.
• PLO 4. For students to remain current with the latest technology available to the profession.
• PLO 5. For the student to take the unique cultural, socioeconomic, geographic characteristics of an individual and family and center OT intervention on the client.
• PLO 6. For the student to understand a client’s age and generational differences and be a provider of OT services throughout the lifespan.
• PLO 7. For the student to demonstrate the understanding of and ability to apply the “therapeutic use of self” in practice.
• PLO 8. For the student to function as a professional according to the AOTA Code of Ethics (AOTA, 2010) and Standards of Practice (AOTA, 2010) and the Arkansas State Medical Board Practices Acts and Regulations (2011)

Upon completion oftheAssociate of Applied Science degree in Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services, a graduate will be able to:

PLO 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS Systems

• Preparatory: Integrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety/well-being of the paramedic, and medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community.
• Public Health: Apply fundamental knowledge of principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention.

PLO 2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology

• Anatomy and Physiology: Develop comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems.
• Pathophysiology: Develop comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology of major human systems.
• Medical Terminology: Develop comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations into the written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.
• Life Span Development: Develop comprehensive knowledge of life span development.

PLO 3. Safely and effectively perform all paramedic-level psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice Model

• Patient Assessment: Form a field impression by integrating scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology. This includes developing a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning to modify the assessment and formulate a treatment plan.
• Airway management, respiration, and artificial ventilation: Develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages
• Pharmacology: Formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient
• Medicine: Implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint.
• Shock and Resuscitation: Integrate comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states; shock, respiratory failure or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest
• Trauma and Special Needs: Formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for acutely injured patients and patients with special needs.
• EMS Operations: Demonstrate knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety.

PLO 4. Conduct oneself in an exemplary professional manner representative of the healthcare field. 

Learners in the Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Proficiency program will be able to:

• Make dosage calculations
• Apply knowledge of medical terms and different medications
• Receive written or electronic prescription or refill requests from customers or health professionals and verify that information is complete and accurate
• Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions
• Fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels
• Operate with a computerized health record system to accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims
• Enter customer or patient information, including any prescriptions taken, into a computer system
• Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients
• Answer phone calls from customers and arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have questions about medications or health matters
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs
• Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data into computer
• Receive, organize, and store incoming medications and supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and alert supervisors of stock needs and shortages

Graduates of the Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy program will be able to:

1. Competently collect and process biological specimens and other substances.
2. Recognize factors that affect procedures and results, and taking appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated.
3. Apply principles of safety.
4. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and with the public.
5. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant, a graduate will be able to:

• Communicate an understanding of treatment goals and intended outcomes as developed by the physical therapist.
• Implement selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by a physical therapist in a safe, legal, ethical manner under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
• Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner.
• Recognize individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services.
• Demonstrate conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of society and members of the physical therapy profession.
• Perform components of data collection skills essential for implementing the plan of care developed by the physical therapist.
• Modify interventions within the plan of care developed by the physical therapist in response to the patient's clinical indications and report the modifications to the supervising physical therapist.
• Report any changes in the patient's status to the supervising physical therapist.
• Recognize when an intervention within the plan of care developed by the physical therapist should not be provided due to changes in the patient's status and report this to the supervising physical therapist.
• Recognize when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the supervising physical therapist.
• Provide instruction to patients and caregivers in order to achieve outcomes based on the plan of care developed by the supervising physical therapist.
• Complete thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in discharge planning and follow-up under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
• Provide instruction to other members of the health care team under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
• Educate others about the role of the physical therapist assistant.
• Participate in the administration, organizational planning, and operation of physical therapy services.
• Demonstrate an awareness of social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy.
• Demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of the patients and consumers.
• Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Recognize the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Practical Nursing, a graduate will be able to:

• Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with patient/family, nursing and other health care personnel.
• Assess patients for overall physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Report and document significant changes in patients’ health status.
• Use NCP and/or facility protocol to establish priorities for care.
• Maintain implementation competencies such as cardio respiratory function, nutritional status, elimination, activity, comfort and sleep, environment, hygiene, and social and emotional safety.
• Assist in evaluation competencies such as patient outcomes and revising plans of nursing care.
• Maintain confidentiality in verbal and nonverbal communications.

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

• Demonstrate the ability to deliver competent nursing care in a manner that minimizes risk to patient, self, and others independently.
• Demonstrate effective communication, both oral and written.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide theory based, individualized, culturally sensitive therapeutic nursing care to patient and families.
• Demonstrate ability to think critically and manage diverse patient populations in a variety of health care settings.
• Effectively utilize all stages of the nursing process (assessment, data analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) when caring for a wide variety of patients.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism through participation in activities addressing quality of care and leadership in nursing.
• Utilize research strategies and informatics to continuously monitor and improve the quality and safety of clinical practice.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, a graduate will be able to:

• Install equipment, machines, and wiring
• Determine cause of operating errors
• Repair machines or systems
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the job
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Conduct tests and inspections of products, services or processing to evaluate quality of performance
• Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Students who complete program will be able to demonstrate:

PLO 1.Demonstrate proper safety procedures.

1. Demonstrate proper safety procedures for industrial applications.
2. Recognize the need for safety procedures when working with electrical systems.

PLO 2. Demonstrate employment skills

1. Demonstrate workplace skills and communication.
2. Demonstrate ability to work in group setting.
3. Implement critical thinking skills in industrial applications.
4. Demonstrate management skills.

PLO 3. Demonstrate understanding of automated industrial machines

1. Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial robot and automated system programs.
2. Install, design, and troubleshoot industrial motor control systems.
3. Design and troubleshoot Programmable Controller programs
4. Design and implement Human Machine Interface programs.
5. Install, design, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

PLO 4. Demonstrate understanding of electrical and electronics theory.

1. Calculate voltage, current, or resistance using Ohm’s Law.
2. Design and test circuits using semi-conductors.
3. Design and test digital logic circuits.
4. Use Test equipment to troubleshoot and identify faulty components.

PLO 5. Demonstrate understand of computer systems and applications.

1. Demonstrate proper operation, navigation, and troubleshooting of computer systems and programs.
2. Write programs using an object-oriented programming language.
3. Design and install a complete network system.
4. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose computer hardware and software problems

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology, a graduate will be able to:

• Proper use of automotive tools
• Diagnose mechanical gasoline engine problems
• Operate electronic automotive service manuals
• Repair automotive gasoline engines • Operate automotive diagnostic equipment
• Diagnose and repair automotive brake system
• Diagnose and repair automotive chassis and steering
• Diagnose and repair automotive climate control systems
• Diagnose and repair automotive manual power trains
• Diagnose and repair automatic power trains
• Recognize automotive electronic components
• Repair automotive electrical systems
• Repair/diagnose automotive drivability complaints

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Collision Repair Technology, a graduate will be able to:

1. Employ solutions to properly repair multiple automotive structural materials.
2. Appropriately prepare automotive paint surfaces for refinishing.
3. Demonstrate current industry standards of mixing automotive paints and primers.
4. Demonstrate appropriate applications of automotive paints and primers utilizing current industry standards.
5. Model industry recognized techniques for tinting and blending of automotive paints.
6. Evaluate automotive paint conditions and properly diagnosis paint solutions.
7. Demonstrate appropriate repair solutions and applications in refinishing automotive plastics.
8. Utilize green concepts as recognized by the industry in the application of waterborne paints and primers.
9. Demonstrate welding knowledge and proficient skills utilized in automotive welding.
10. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and proficient skills utilized in automotive detailing.
11. Analyze and calculate collision estimates to generate a damage report.

Upon completion of theAssociate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology, a graduate will be able to:

PLO 1. Describe the basic components of a computer system and how the hardware and software interact with each other.

PLO 2. Demonstrate common networking tasks including:

1. routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for CISCO R&S: Introduction to Networks certificate and entry-level networking careers
2. recalling the layered approach of the OSI network model
3. designing, calculating, and applying subnet masks and addresses to fulfill given requirements
4. employing basic cabling and network designs to connect devices in accordance with stated objectives
5. building a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches
6. designing and implementing a Microsoft and Linux Server
7. recalling networking standards and protocols
8. preparing for certifications such as: Network +, COMPTIA, A+, CCNA

PLO 3. Demonstrate common programming tasks including

1. using forms and controls to create a user interface
2. creating and using variables and constants
3. validating user input for fields, controls, and forms
4. deploying and utilizing a compiler
5. creating and using Sub and Function procedures including predefined functions
6. implementing decision structures and loops by using conditional expressions
7. resolving syntax, run-time, and logic errors
8. declaring, storing and displaying data in an arrays

PLO 4. Demonstrate common web design tasks including

1. demonstrating use of HTML and CSS for basic web development
2. developing graphic design skills
3. utilizing box model techniques

PLO 5. Implement problem solving strategies using the design thinking process to analyze and evaluate a project or task.

PLO 6. Apply the logic necessary to adapt to the ever-changing technology field.

PLO 7. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills.

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

PLO 1. Successfully complete required coursework equivalent to 1500 hours, according to the Arkansas State Department of Health, Cosmetology Division, regulations.

PLO 2. Be prepared to successfully pass the written and practical Cosmetology State Board Exams.

1. Demonstrate safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
2. Perform hair care services for all types of hair including hair analysis, hair cutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving and chemical relaxing; apply knowledge of hair chemistry to create solutions.
3. Perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring.
4. Perform basic skin care services including skin analysis, facials, makeup application, and hair removal.
5. Perform salon business such as front desk operations, dispensary inventory and loss prevention practices.

PLO 3. Demonstrate professional behavior.

1. Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills, attention to personal hygiene and image, and participate in mentor/mentee rapport. 
2. Demonstrate self-management and social-awareness skills.

PLO 4. Demonstrate professional development skills

1. Build a resume and develop interviewing skills
2. Identify foundational practices for starting a salon business
3. Explain the importance of licensure and maintaining annual professional development related to the field of cosmetic science.

Students who complete the Certificate of Proficiency program will be able to demonstrate:

PLO 1.Demonstrate proper safety procedures.

1. Demonstrate proper safety procedures for industrial applications.
2. Recognize the need for safety procedures when working with electrical systems.

PLO 2. Demonstrate employment skills

1. Demonstrate workplace skills and communication.
2. Demonstrate ability to work in group setting.

PLO 3. Demonstrate understanding of electrical and electronics theory.

1. Calculate voltage, current, or resistance using Ohm’s Law.
2. Design and test circuits using semi-conductors or hydraulic systems.
3. Design and test digital logic circuits.
4. Use test equipment to troubleshoot and identify faulty components.

In addition to PLOs 1-3, students who complete the Technical Certificate program will also be able to demonstrate:

PLO 4. Demonstrate understanding of automated industrial machines

1. Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial robot and automated system programs.
2. Install, design, and troubleshoot industrial motor control systems.
3. Design and troubleshoot Programmable Controller programs
4. Design and implement Human Machine Interface programs.
5. Install, design, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

PLO 5. Demonstrate understand of computer systems and applications.

1. Demonstrate proper operation, navigation, and troubleshooting of computer systems and programs.
2. Write programs using an object-oriented programming language.
3. Design and install a complete network system.

Students completing a certificate of proficiency in Machinist Concepts will be trained in the use of machine tools and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines. In the Machinist Operations program, students will:

• Read blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided (CAD) designs
• Setup, operate, and disassemble CNC machine tools
• Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines

Machining operators work in machine shops, manufacturing, and tool rooms. Employment projects are based on replacing an aging workforce and potential manufacturing growth in the region.

This certificate of proficiency may be applied to the Technical Certificate in Industrial Elec

Students completing a certificate of proficiency in Machinist Operations will be trained in the use of machine tools and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines. In the Machinist Operations program, students will:

• Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specifications
• Measure, examine, and test completed products for defects
• Smooth surfaces of parts or products
• Modify finished work pieces.

In the production of precision metal parts students will use lathes, milling machines, welders, and grinders. Machining operators work in machine shops, manufacturing, and tool rooms. Employment projects are based on replacing an aging workforce and potential manufacturing growth in the region.

This certificate of proficiency may be applied to the Technical Certificate in Industrial Electronic Technology and the Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Control Systems.

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology, a graduate will be able to:

• Inspect and evaluate quality of welds and finished weldments.
• Use of basic hand tools and power tools in a variety of conditions.
• Control operations of equipment and accompanying materials to exacting conditions.
• Determine the kids of tools, equipment, and fillers needed for job.
• Utilize a variety of measuring equipment to complete tasks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and rectify common equipment malfunctions.
• Use basic math and geometry to solve problems.
• Identify most common metals to perform repairs and new fabrications.