School Information

600 Orange Ave
Milford, CT 06461

Program of Studies

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Website

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School Contact

Primary Contact

David J Tuttle
Department Head & Instructor

Program Overview

Precision Machining Technology

Brief Description
Training in the craft of precision machining and metrology for Connecticut's manufacturing industry
Year Program Started
1975
Grade Level Sequence
9, 10, 11, 12

Precision Machining

Academic Design and Delivery

Are prerequisite courses required to enter the program?
No
Industry-recognized credentials

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), A certificate or certification offered by a third party, NIMS


Program Standards
Yes - NIMS.org, CTECS.org
How often program curriculum is reviewed
NIMS.org, CTECS.org
Stakeholders participating in program review

Education: This may include a high school diploma or equivalent, postsecondary degree or completion of postsecondary level CTE coursework.

Work Experience: This may include completion of a specified number of hours or years of work or apprenticeship experience in the occupational area.

Certification: This may include possession of an industry-recognized license or certification.

Teacher or CTE Training: This may include completion of professional learning or training required for teachers generally, professional learning or training in the CTE field or in a specific occupational area, mentorship experience, or other pedagogical training.


Opportunities to earn credit articulating to the next level of education
None of the above

Industry Partnerships

Does program curricula incorporate employability skill standards?
Yes
How are employability skill standards incorporated into the program?
Utilization of project based learning to address various area of the curriculum as well as development of soft skills.
Program/business partnerships
Yes
Work-based learning opportunities/internships
Cooperative work education, Internships, Pre-apprenticeships, Simulated work environments
Pre-apprenticeships
Pre-Apprenticeships are a decision of the employer.

Student Recruitment and Engagement

How programs are marketed
Printed materials, Guidance activities
Program data collection
No response

Resources