Tool & Die/Precision Machinist Apprenticeship
Degree Conferred: Certificate – 30 credits
Contact: Division of Technical Programs, (815) 921-3000
Program Overview
The tool and die maker/precision machinist apprentice makes the devices used by machinists for mass-produced parts. Tool and die makers are among the most skilled of all machinery workers. Apprentices learn to make the gauges and measuring devices in manufacturing precision metal parts. They are also taught to construct metal forms used to shape metal stamping and forging operations.
Year One
| Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT-190 | Mathematics for Machine Technology I | (3) | |
| APT-194 | Blueprint Interpretation | (3) |
Year Two
| Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT-289 | Metal Cutting Applications | (3) | |
| MET-106 | Metrology | (3) | |
| MET-105 | Materials and Processes | (3) |
Year Three
| Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET-111 | CNC Machine Setup/Operations/Programmin | (3) | |
| MET-226 | CNC/CAM Operations I | (3) |
Year Four
| Number | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET-108 | Computer Drafting Using AutoCAD | (3) | |
| WLD-100 | Introduction to Welding | (3) | |
| MET-133 | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I | (3) |
Gainful Employment Program Requirements
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Apprenticeship Organizations
Electricians
Rockford Area Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee
619 South Rock Drive
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 969-8484
Attn: Todd Kindred
Sheet Metal
Rockford Area Sheet Metal
Joint Apprenticeship Committee
3316 Publishers Drive
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-6641
Fax: (815) 874-5182
Attn: Brad Glidden
Tool and Die/Precision Machinist
Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association
P.O. Box 5029
Rockford, IL 61125
(815) 978-3698
Fax: (815) 516-8431
Attn: Don Williams
For further information contact:
Ms. Ronda Kliman, Area Representative
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
308 W. State Street, Suite 403
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 987-4253
Fax: (815) 987-4214
Rock Valley College
Ron Schulz
Associate Dean of Technical Programs
4151 Samuelson Road
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-3003
Fax: (815) 921-3029