Millwright/Outside Machinist

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(Jackson County Campus)

This 2-year program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of technical positions within the commercial/industrial manufacturing industry and the utility and petroleum industries. The Mechanical Maintenance program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of industrial equipment and systems. Graduates will possess the skills necessary to enter the workforce as entry level millwrights in the field of chemical, petrochemical, exploration & production, pulp & paper, power generation, utilities, food & beverage, and water/waste treatment.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science of Occupational Education Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to 4-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment assessment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Millwright/Outside Machinist Certificate

Semester One

CTE 1143 - NCCER Core Credit(s): 3
MEC 1113 - Mechanical Maintenance I Credit(s): 3
MEC 1116 - Mechanical Maintenance II Credit(s): 6
MEC 1123 - Mechanical Maintenance III Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

MEC 1115 - Mechanical Maintenance V Credit(s): 5
MEC 1133 - Mechanical Maintenance IV Credit(s): 3
MEC 1227 - Mechanical Maintenance VI Credit(s): 7

Total Credits: 30

Millwright/Outside Machinist Diploma

Semester Three

Technical Electives Credit(s): 15*

Total Credit(s): 15

Associate of Applied Science of Occupational Education Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 English Composition I Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4**
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/department chair approved field related elective.

**MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.