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PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK

Approved: December 2020

The guiding principles of the Precision Machining Technology (PMT) program are consistent with the mission and values of Front Range Community College (FRCC). The mission of the College states that “we enrich lives through learning”. The College vision is learner-centered and responsive to the diverse needs of student goals. Upon entering the program, each student has a unique definition of future success. It could be obtaining skills that will result in obtaining a near term job or gaining a background in machining that can lead to an engineering career. The College is committed to student success and the core value of the program is to provide a learning environment consistent with that goal.

PMT Program Core Values, Purpose, Vision, and Mission

Core Values 1. Teach technical and professional skills that evolve with industry trends that lead to job placement.2. Every student counts (equity and equality) and every team member contributes.3. Instructors are experts in their field, industry credentialed and currently employed in advanced

manufacturing.

Purpose FRCC Machining provides students with skills and opportunities to meet the needs of employers, building and growing a successful community.

Vision FRCC Machining is recognized by the community as having industry driven programs, leading edge technology and a diverse group of students learning from expert practitioners.

Mission FRCC Machining prepares students for careers in machining and advanced manufacturing.

PMT Program Philosophy The FRCC PMT faculty and instructors believe in lifelong learning. Machining is as much an art as it is a skill and like a painter of fine art, a machinist must be committed to continuously advancing their craft. Not

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only is technology moving forward at a rapid pace (multi-axis machining, combined additive and subtractive manufacturing, etc.) but also finding new and better ways of performing tasks is a lifetime endeavor. The FRCC PMT program will provide both basic skills that start the student on the path to becoming a machinist and advanced skills that lead to career progression.

Machining is a skill that requires technical competency, intelligence, focus, determination, manual dexterity, and spatial understanding. The FRCC PMT program will provide the student the opportunity to learn and practice these abilities. Success in a career not only requires technical competency but also emotional intelligence, teamwork and communication, work ethic, creative problem solving, and other life skills. The FRCC machining student will be exposed to these skills through interaction with fellow students, instructors and faculty.

For FRCC PMT program students, instructors and faculty, safety is paramount and is evident in all that we do. This handbook specifically addresses our safety policy in subsequent sections.

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COURSES OF STUDY

FRCC offers two separate courses of study in its PMT program, credit and noncredit. The student is able to choose the course of study that will provide a level of success consistent with their near term and future career goals. The skills taught in both programs have been selected in consultation with local employers based upon their needs for entry level, intermediate, advanced and specialized skill development.

PMT CREDIT PROGRAM- Tuition $166.13 per credit-in state resident (tuition may change yearly). The PMT credit program provides an in-depth treatment of entry and intermediate level skills while enabling the student to earn academic credit and certificates:

Manual Machining Certificate (17 credits) MAC 100 Machine Shop Safety MAC 101 Intro to Machine Shop MAC 102 Blueprint Reading MAC 110 Intro to Engine Lathe MAC 120 Intro to Milling Machine MAT 108 Technical Mathematics

CNC Machining Certificate (18 credits) MAC 201 Intro to CNC Turning Operations MAC 205 Intro to CNC Milling Operations MAC 240 CAD/CAM 2D MTE 130 Metrology MAC 202 CNC Turning Operations II MAC 206 CNC Milling Operations II

The student will receive a third certificate, PMT upon completion of the two listed above.

Once they have applied to FRCC, prospective students are required to complete the Accuplacer assessment to become eligible to register for coursework. Students will need to test into CCR 093 and MAT 108 to begin the program.

Please refer to the current FRCC Course Catalog for pre-requisites and co-requisites for these classes. These classes must be taken in sequence as listed in the course catalog. MAT 108 or equivalent is required and is a co-requisite for all courses in the program. At present there is no ability to place out of any classes except MAT 108. Classes are scheduled according to the FRCC Boulder County Campus academic semester calendar and are generally held between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm four days per week.

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PMT NONCREDIT PROGRAM The PMT noncredit program provides a fast-track treatment of entry, intermediate and advanced level skills while enabling the student to earn non-academic certificates of completion:

INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING This module is geared to job seekers with very little or no experience, who are interested in preparing for entry level positions to begin a career in the manufacturing industry.

INTERMEDIATE MACHININGThis module is designed for graduates of the FRCC Introduction to Machining class and those who have equivalent 1-3 years job experience including a background in manual machining.

MASTERCAMThis module is designed for machinists and engineers who want to learn Mastercam Mill (beginning and intermediate) and Lathe (beginning). This class is a prerequisite for Advanced Machining.

ADVANCED MACHININGThis module is designed for graduates of the FRCC Mastercam class and those who have equivalent 3-5 years job experience including a background in manual and CNC machining as well as proficiency in Mastercam.

QUALITY FOR THE MACHINE SHOPThis module is designed for graduates of the FRCC Intermediate or Advanced Machining class who would like a basic knowledge of machine shop quality control and inspection.

SOLIDWORKSThis module is designed for machinists and engineers seeking an introduction to 3D modeling, design and drawing.

SPECIALIZED AND MULTI-AXIS MACHINING/SWISS TURNING OR 5-AXIS MILLINGThis module is designed for graduates of the FRCC Advanced Machining class and those who have equivalent 3-5 years job experience including some proficiency with Mastercam - and are seeking introductory skills with 5-axis mill, Swiss type turning, and Live tool lathe.

The noncredit modules are designed for the student who is working full-time during the daytime or those that are unemployed seeking the quickest way to develop the skills necessary for entry level employment. Classes are held two nights per week (M W or T Th 6:00-9:30PM). Students may also attend open lab on Fridays (Fall and Spring terms only).

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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The FRCC PMT program student learning outcomes are (those designated with an * relate directly to the FRCC Student Learning Outcomes):

1. Demonstrate safe, precise and efficient set up and operation of manual machine tools.2. Demonstrate safe precise and efficient programming, set up, and operation of CNC machine

tools.3. Apply industry standard implementation of quality measurement and inspection techniques.4. Design efficient parts and programs using an industry accepted CAD/CAM application. (SLO 3

– Information and Technical Literacy)5. Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical prints, dimensions and tolerances. *(SLO

4 – Quantitative Reasoning)6. Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make correct and timely operational and quality

control decisions. *(SLP 1 – Critical Thinking)7. Demonstrate professionalism skills necessary to be successful on the job. *(SLO 5 -

Professionalism)8. Utilize effective communication skills to build collaborative relationships with supervisors and

colleagues. *(SLO 2 – Effective Communication)

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Learning depends on class attendance, participation, and preparation. Machining courses are unique in that each subsequent course builds on prior learning. The knowledge the student gains in the classroom and in shop provides the foundation for all aspects of the student’s career. Machining faculty and instructors recognize and appreciate the students’ multiple roles and responsibilities. Students are encouraged to consider the importance of their training compared to personal commitments. In addition, faculty, instructors and staff will assume that the student values their education as much as their present or future job. In other words, we will expect the same courtesy and respect as an employer and will provide learning and outcomes that will encourage appropriate attitudes and behavior.

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Progression (Credit Program) Machining courses must be taken in the order listed above to ensure the student has the skills to build on and be successful in the subsequent courses In order to progress through the program, a student must:

1. Achieve a grade of 70% or better on all courses including homework, quizzes, professionalismassessment, and shop projects.

2. Adhere to the attendance policy for each course.3. Adhere to all other program policies as delineated in this handbook.

Progression (Noncredit Program) Machining modules must be taken in order to ensure the student has the skills to build on and be successful in the subsequent modules. However students may take modules out of sequence if they demonstrate proficiency by gaining the approval of the instructor. In order to pass a specific module, a student must:

1. Achieve a grade of 70% or better on all topics included in the module including homework,quizzes, professionalism assessment and shop projects.

2. Adhere to the attendance policy for each course.3. Adhere to all other program policies as delineated in this handbook.

Professionalism The FRCC PMT program staff believe that not only are we responsible for imparting technical and social skills necessary to succeed on the job, but also to reinforce attitudes and behaviors that will lead to professional success. Instructors will assess the student’s professionalism in each class and points will be awarded that represent a significant portion of the total points in the class. See the explanation of the professionalism skills below. Faculty and instructors will expect the students to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Appropriate dress for a manufacturing environment. Safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes arerequired in the shop area. No loose fitting clothing or jewelry is permitted. Clothes should be cleanand in good repair (will be assessed by the instructor). Students are required to purchase and wearFRCC Machining work shirts while they are in class.

• Late arrivals and early class exits are unprofessional. The faculty expects students to address issuessuch as childcare, reliable transportation, personal time management, etc. to develop this area ofprofessional behavior. At the instructors’ prerogative, students arriving late may be prohibited fromtaking part in that day’s class. Student’s leaving early without the instructors’ permission may bebarred from the next day’s class. Tardiness due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, car trouble)can be excused if the student provides warning of the lateness by leaving a message on the machiningphone voice mail (303-678-3790) or by contacting the instructor.

• Attendance is a requirement. See the specific policy in the Professionalism Skills explanationbelow.

• Students should maintain a positive attitude and show respect at all times. They will follow allinstructions given them by an instructor or member of the machining staff. Disagreements will behandled in a polite and constructive manner. Horseplay, inappropriate language or jokes,disrespectful behavior or any other mannerisms inconsistent with a professional workplace can leadto dismissal from that day’s class.

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• The machine shop is a safe place if all safety practices are followed to the letter. All machiningstudents are required to take MAC 100 (credit) or the 4-hours of General and Shop Safetycontained in the noncredit Intro to Machining module before taking any shop classes.Furthermore, the student must be checked out by the instructor on each specific piece ofequipment and the instructor must sign the safety check list before the student mayindependently operate that piece of equipment. A more detailed safety policy is detailed inanother section of this handbook.

• Dishonesty by omission of information, activity or behavior is a violation of the program’sprofessionalism standard and will be dealt with per the FRCC Student Code of Conduct. Studentsare responsible for keeping track of their project pieces at all times.

• Operation of machinery when under the influence of alcohol or drugs is hazardous to the student andthose around him. If the student is under the care of a medical professional who has prescribednarcotics or other drugs that make machinery operation hazardous, the student must refrain fromoperating any shop machinery. The use of non-prescribed narcotics or alcohol when in the shop isprohibited. Use of marijuana while on the FRCC campus is strictly prohibited. Students should refer tothe FRCC Student Code of Conduct for more information.

• Students are responsible for cleaning their work area of all chips and debris prior to leaving the shop.In some classes, students are also required to perform daily equipment or machinery preventivemaintenance. All tools are to be returned to their proper location (tool crib, machine holders or carts)before they leave the shop. Students who take tools or equipment out of the shop area withoutpermission of the instructor will be considered to be involved in theft and may be asked to leave theprogram (See Housekeeping, Preventive Maintenance, Tool Box inventory Procedure below).

• Students are not permitted to wear headphones or earbuds while in the classroom or shop. Thesewill interfere with listening to machine operation and the instructor’s directives. Students are alsonot permitted to use their cell phones or smart phones while in the classroom or shop. Students maynot leave the classroom or shop to take a phone call unless it is an emergency.

Classroom Attendance 1. Attendance for all classes (classroom and shop) is required. If the student is unable to attend a class,

he or she is encouraged to review the materials on D2L or log in to Immerse2Learn which can be usedas an optional classroom resource; however the student is still subject to the loss of attendance pointsin the professionalism assessment for any classes that are missed.

2. Students are responsible for all announcements, handouts, and other material presented in classand for meeting all course requirements.

3. Punctuality is expected. Students should plan accordingly for traffic, weather and otherobstacles to timely arrival for class or shop. See course syllabi and Professionalism Skillsexplanation below for specific policies.

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SHOP HOUSEKEEPING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, TOOLBOX INVENTORY PROCEDURE

FRCC has invested substantial resources in the Advanced Technology Center to provide the best learning atmosphere for its students. FRCC is committed to keeping a high level of industry technology, maintaining the equipment and tooling so that students and instructors are able to utilize the machine shop in the most effective manner. To that end these procedures will be introduced to students and reinforced by their instructors at the same level of importance and concentration as the FRCC Safety Policy. Following these procedures will be deemed to be a significant part of the Professionalism grade the student earns in each class. Ultimately it is the sole responsibility of the students and instructors to maintain the high level of cleanliness and efficiency of the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Machining Shop.

SHOP HOUSEKEEPING Students are responsible for cleaning their work areas prior to leaving class. The following standards will be in effect:

• Unless instructed otherwise, all tooling is to be removed from the machines and placed in theappropriate toolbox location.

• Using brushes (manual machines and drill presses), coolant nozzles (CNC mills) and air nozzles (CNClathes) chips are to be completely removed from the machine work area. For CNC mills all chips in thework area are to be flushed using the coolant nozzle into the tool chip bin on each machine.

• The CNC machine tool chip bins are to be emptied into the waste chip receptacle.• The area around the machines are to be swept or vacuumed clean to remove chips and other debris.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) At the start of each class students are responsible for performing lubrication on all manual machines. Once completed the student will initial the appropriate box on the responsibility sheet in the loose leaf binder.

TOOL BOX INVENTORY Maintaining a complete and accurate inventory of the tool boxes will benefit both students and instructors in the following ways:

• Students will have all the equipment and tooling necessary to complete their class projects.• Students and instructors will not need to spend valuable class time searching for necessary equipment

and tooling.• The shop technician will be informed in an expedient manner about any broken or missing items so they

can be replaced.

The following tool box inventory procedures will be followed: • Prior to the start of class instructors will unlock the tool boxes necessary for their class.• At the start of class students will examine their tool boxes and report any missing items to their

instructor and then fill out a discrepancy report. The instructor will replace the missing items from thetool crib and note the replacement on the discrepancy report. Once the inventory is completed and anymissing items located and replaced the student will initial the appropriate box on the responsibilitysheet in the loose leaf binder. Note: Students should report any missing hex keys from a set on thediscrepancy report.

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• At the end of class the students will repeat the above process and initial the appropriate box on theresponsibility sheet in the loose leaf binder. All tool boxes must be locked at the end of class.

• The students should not initial the sheet unless the tool box inventory is 100% complete either byreturning all equipment and tooling to its proper place or requesting the instructor replace missingitems from the tool crib with the proper discrepancy reports.

• Under no circumstances should students “rob” another tool box to complete the inventory of their toolbox. Doing so will be a violation of the FRCC Machining integrity policy noted on page 6 of the StudentHandbook. Students are responsible for their tool box inventory and should exercise caution when“lending” anything to another student.

In order that these procedures can be reinforced by instructors the following policies will be implemented: • Students may not begin work in the shop until they have completed the PM and tool box inventory. At

the discretion of the instructor, students may start work before the official class start time but only afterperforming the necessary procedures and receiving the permission of the instructor.

• 15 minutes before the end of class the instructor will call a halt to all project work which will signal timefor housekeeping and tool box inventory. Students will not be permitted to leave class before the officialclass end time unless they have received permission from their instructor and the instructor has verifiedthat the procedures have been followed. Students who finish their work before the official end of classare encouraged to log in to Immerse2Learn or use the time for additional learning. The instructor cansuggest additional work for the student. This will be part of the Professionalism evaluation since we aremodeling work behavior in the FRCC program. Employers expect workers to be fully productive up to theminute the shift ends.

• Should a student complete work on one machine before the end of class and plan to utilize anothermachine the student must complete all the end of class procedures, including housekeeping and signthe loose leaf notebook as if it was the end of class. The student must also take inventory and do PM onthe machine they are planning to use next as if it was the start of class.

Students with any questions or concerns about these procedures should report them to their instructor.

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EXPLANATION OF FRCC MACHINING PROFESSIONALISM SKILLS ASSESSMENT

‘The demonstration of appropriate work-ethic traits through personal conduct and effective teamwork.’

FRCC and the PMT program believe that not only are we responsible to provide employer-driven competencies and technical skills necessary to succeed in the Machinery field, but we are also responsible to promote and strengthen professional attitudes and behaviors that will lead to professional success.

The PMT program will include preparation and assessment of 6 professional skill components that will ensure students acquire a skill-set that includes professional behaviors. FRCC considers this skill-set imperative to success in the PMT program as well as in the Machining field.

(See the course syllabi for specific policies and assessment for these 6 professional skills.)

Professionalism Skills

1. Preparation: Students will come prepared and ready for class, be at their work-station on-time readyto begin work, comply with due dates for assignments, have required reading completed, followdirections, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in their readiness for class/shop.

2. Responsibility:

a. Attendance- Students attend class and give timely notification of absence. In case a student isgoing to miss class, they must notify the instructor using FRCC email no less than 1-hour prior tothe start of class. If a student is absent from class they will receive no points for professionalismfor that class. If they fail to notify the instructor of their planned absence by FRCC email, oneadditional point will be deducted from each of the five (or six) professionalism categories forthat class. Emergency situations will be addressed on a case- by-case basis.

b. Lateness- Students must come to class on time. Students should notify the instructor by phoneor email if they are going to be more than 10 minutes late to class. In the case when a studentis more than 10-minutes late, they will not be allowed in class and will lose all professionalismpoints for that day.

c. Class- Students silence their cell phones and avoid taking phone calls during class unless in timesof emergency and with permission of instructor. Classroom computers and personal laptops areto be used for classroom activities only and not for personal use during class time.

d. Machines/Tools- Students have the responsibility of checking out all tools and returning tools totheir proper location (tool crib, machine holders or carts) and completing required documentationbefore they leave the shop. Students place tools in their appropriate place and do dailymaintenance of manual and CNC machines (lathe, mill).

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1. Participation: Students participate and contribute to class discussions and projects, engage in theclass/project, make a positive impact on the environment, and move the discussion/project forward.

2. Appearance/Safety:

a. Students follow mandatory dress code which includes: FRCC button-down work shirt, safetyglasses and steel-toed shoes. Students dress in a safe manner according to shop rules: tuckin shirt tails, tie back hair and tuck into shirt if needed, and no wearing of jewelry or gloves.Students are not permitted to wear headphones or earbuds while in the classroom or shop.Students are not allowed to have food or drinks in the classroom or shop. Students follow allshop procedures and adhere to all safety guidelines.

b. Workstation- Students are responsible for cleaning their work area of all chips anddebris prior to leaving the shop.

3. Character: Students maintain a positive attitude, acknowledge and accept individual differences,demonstrate respect for self, others, and authority. Student exhibits forthrightness, truthfulness, andtrustworthiness. Students will not engage in horseplay, inappropriate language or joking, and otherdisrespectful behavior and unprofessional mannerisms.

Any disruptive behavior that threatens the health and safety of students or FRCC Machining programstaff that are deemed by instructors or FRCC Machining program staff to be egregious in nature willresult in disciplinary action, including the possibility of dismissal from the program. The student willalso be referred to the FRCC Student Code of Conduct for additional disciplinary action.

4. Teamwork & Leadership: Contribution/Leadership

a. Contribution: Students contribute to team goals, motivate team forward, complete teamassigned tasks by deadline, find problems and discrepancies in team projects, and demonstrateappropriate interpersonal interactions.

a. Leadership: Students interact with and support team members, delegate responsibilityappropriately, work as a team in job planning, take on leadership role when appropriate,and utilize interpersonal skills to resolve conflict or difficulties.

Shop Safety A machine shop is a safe place when all safety procedures are followed precisely and continuously. However, unsafe practices can lead to injury or death and will be taken seriously.

All students must read and sign the safety guidelines form below on the first day of class. The student must also demonstrate safe operation of the equipment and be checked out using the forms below. The instructor must sign off on the student’s ability to use the equipment safely.

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PMT PROGRAM-SAFETY GUIDELINES FORM

(To be filled in and signed on the first day of each class.)

Shop Safety A machine shop is a safe place when all safety procedures are followed precisely and continuously. However, unsafe practices can lead to injury or death and will be taken seriously.

All students must take the appropriate safety class prior to operating any shop machinery: • Credit program- MAC 100• Noncredit program- General Safety (2 hours) and Shop Safety (2 hours) is required for students

taking Introduction to Machining.• All students must demonstrate safe operation of the equipment and be checked out using the

forms below before being allowed to operate equipment independently. The instructor must signoff on the student’s ability to use the equipment safely.

The faculty and instructors realize that inexperienced students may make mistakes when employing safety procedures. The following guideline regarding safety procedures will be followed:

• If a student is in doubt about a safety procedure or safe operation he or she must ask theinstructor for clarification. If the student does not ask it will be assumed that they are fullyaware of what is expected.

• Should the student perform an unsafe procedure the remedy will be at the discretion of theinstructor as follows:

o If the student has been generally following safe procedures during the extent of the course(MAC 101, MAC 110, Intro to Manual Mill/Lathe, etc.) and the instructor deems the mistakeas not being egregious, the instructor will remediate the situation by demonstrating andinstructing the student as to the proper procedure.

o If the student has incurred more than one safety violation during the extent of the course or ifthe instructor deems the violation to be egregious or if the instructor deems the mistake tohave been made due to lack of attention rather than lack of knowledge, the instructor willremove the student from that day’s class and may assign him or her a written safety lesson tobe completed before returning to class. The student must demonstrate operationalknowledge of the safety procedure and undergo an additional equipment check out beforebeing allowed to independently operate that machine.

o If the student continues to practice unsafe procedures after being dismissed once from anymachining shop class he or she will be referred to the FRCC Student Code of Conduct forappropriate disciplinary actions.

Student Appeals Process A student may appeal safety related disciplinary measures. The Student Appeals Process is outlined in the FRCC Catalog.

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FRCC Precision Machining Technology Student Handbook

Health Emergency Addendum

This addendum to the FRCC PMT Student Handbook covers the handling of injury and health related emergencies including those accidents that may happen in the shop during classes.

• Should a student have an injury or health related emergency such as a seizure, loss of consciousness,repeated vomiting, striking their head, laceration with heavy bleeding or other serious medical event,911 should be called and then call Campus Security at 3911 or 303-678-3911.

o Ask the instructor or an FRCC staff member to call 911, or if the student is incapacitated, theinstructor or FRCC member will call 911. Once 911 has been alerted, the instructor or FRCC staffmember will also call Campus Security (x 3911 or 303-678-3911). Once an ambulance arrives on the scene, EMS takes over the care. EMS will determine

the care needed and if the student needs to be transported. The student may elect toaccompany EMS to a medical facility or refuse treatment.

If treatment and/or transport is refused, but the student is unable to continue with theclass, the student will need to leave the classroom to await transportation inside nearthe main door, CM1.

• If there is an episode of pain or illness, a minor accident in the shop or on the FRCC premises, that doesnot rise to the need to call 911 (see above) or other occurrence that makes continuing with class relatedactivity impossible, the student can elect one of the following:

o With the help of another student, administer first aid (only to the level of your training) from theFirst Aid kit available in the machining lab.

o If the student wants to seek medical attention, ask if the student has a family member or friendthat could transport them. If not, ask another student (FRCC instructors and staff are prohibitedfrom offering transportation to students) to drive them to an urgent care facility or hospitalemergency room.

• Students should be aware that they are not covered by any FRCC medical insurance as part of theirregistration in classes or student fees.

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Student Name: S#:

MAC 101 - Shop Safety Test

Horizontal and/or Vertical Band Saw Student has help loading and unloading stock Band Saw blade guides are set at properdistance Body parts are safely away from moving parts Student properly sets speed and drop rate formaterial being cut. Student secures material before cutting Student removes all material from band sawwhen finished Student places blade at lowest position beforeleaving the band saw

Instructor Signature:

Date:

General Safety Student is wearing safety glasses with side shields Student is wearing proper safety footwear Student has short sleeves or sleeves are rolled up and out of the way and legs are covered Shirt tails are tucked in Students hair is tied back or cut short Student is not wearing jewelry or gloves

Instructor Signature:

Date:

Bench Grinder Student stands to the side when turning on thegrinder Grinder rest is set no more than 1/16” from thewheel

Instructor Signature:

Date:

Drill Press Drill Press is set for proper speed and coverclosed. Drill Bit is securely fastened in chuck Body parts are safely away from moving parts Student secures material in vise or clamped totable prior to drilling operations Student demonstrates safe operation Student uses chip brush to remove chips fromwork area, not hand or compressed air

Instructor Signature:

Date:

Example:

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Hazardous Chemicals Students are advised that during their training they may come in contact with chemicals that are deemed to be hazardous by OSHA. These chemicals include lubricants, coolants, layout dye, and cleaning solvents. Students will be instructed in the safe handling and use of any of these substances by their instructors. FRCC Machining maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in a notebook on the wall outside the shop tool crib. Students may access those sheets at any time to discern the level of hazard associated with the handling of these chemicals. They may also discuss any questions or concerns with their instructor or the Shop Technician. The student’s signature on the last page of this handbook indicates that he or she understands their “right to know” about hazardous substances.

Pathways Advising The FRCC Advising Department located in the A Building can assist students with:

• Assistance with class registration.• Consultation regarding any academic problems including need for tutoring (SSC),

personal or life issues that will affect academic performance, need for academicaccommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS), etc.

• Advice concerning class withdrawal and other FRCC policies.• Job search preparation and skills enhancement including resume and cover letter

writing, interview skills and other questions regarding the job search.

If a student is having problems with a class or instructor, the student is expected to first talk directly to the instructor. If the problem cannot be resolved, the student should talk to the Program Director.

Job Placement The FRCC PMT program staff considers the ultimate goal for most students to be successful job placement. The program has an Advanced Manufacturing Program Coordinator whose responsibilities are as follows:

• Maintain an up-to-date job board with descriptions of current job openings.• Interact with students to make them aware of job openings that meet their needs for

location, type of company and industry, etc.

When the student is ready to actively seek employment he or she should make an appointment with the Advanced Manufacturing Program Coordinator. FRCC does not guarantee job search success, and the Advanced Manufacturing Program Coordinator will not contact any companies for the student or negotiate on their behalf.

Test Taking/Project Policy Students are expected to take all exams as required and scheduled. A missed exam is graded per class policy. If an extenuating reason exists for having missed the exam, the student must:

1. By the day and time of the exam, notify the instructor that they are unable to take the exam byemail. Do not expect a response from the instructor as this is your notice that you are notattending class and the test at the required time.

2. Upon returning to college, the student is responsible for contacting the instructor, stating thereason for having missed the exam and requesting a makeup exam.

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3. The faculty will establish the alternate exam date including a date certain when make-up testingmust be finished.

4. The student may not take further exams until the missed exam is completed. The student maybe asked to leave a class period if previous test material is being discussed when the studentreturns to classes.

5. All shop projects are due by the scheduled last day of the semester that the course is held.Students may also work on class projects during Friday open lab however not after thescheduled last day of class.

Makeup exams may be different from the original exam, including short answer, essay or other types of questions at the instructor’s discretion. Makeup exams will be available under the instructor’s name in the testing center. Please check times of the testing center. It is the student’s responsibility to get to the testing center when they are open.

Students may not wear hats, electronic devices including cell phones, PDAs, or headphones during the exam. Cell phones must be at the front of the room for tests. All exams must be in the instructor’s possession at the end of class for the exam or review prior to grades being posted. Corrected exams may be returned by the next class period but must be returned to the instructor at the end of review or class period.

Due to time constraints instructors may chose various ways to get correct answers to the student, including having a test key available to students after they finish an exam. Instructors do not have to review the entire exam in class after the exam has been graded. Instructors may choose to review certain specific exam questions. Students with any questions or those that wish to review the exam should contact their instructor and make an appointment before the next exam.

Taking/copying exam questions or answers is prohibited, both during the exam and during the possible review period. Taking home an exam, unless specified by the instructor as a “take home exam”, may result in failing the class and/or dismissal from the program. Grades will not be given over the phone or by FRCC e-mail to any person other than the student due to FERPA regulations.

Students are expected to initiate interactions with the course instructor regarding their academic standing. Tutoring services may be available. See the course syllabi for specific policies for each course.

Student Appeals Process Students may lodge two types of appeals, Academic or Extenuating Circumstances. The Student Appeals Process is part of the Student Code of Conduct.

Academic Accommodations. It is the policy of FRCC to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities so they can meet these required technical standards (see standards listed below). There are services available to students with disabilities and special needs. Whether or not a requested accommodation is reasonable will be determined on an individual basis by Disability Support Services. The Disability Support Services Counselor can be contacted at 303-678- 3922. It is the individual students’ responsibility to

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request such services and to provide appropriate current documents of the need for such services. No accommodations can be provided until the instructor has documentation from the Disability Support Services Counselor. The DSS process is detailed on the FRCC website.

REQUIRED STANDARDS POLICY Front Range Community College has adopted the following standards for progression and completion of all PMT Programs. Candidates for PMT certificates must be able to meet these minimum standards with or without reasonable accommodations for successful completion.

1. Standards CommunicationStudents are expected to sufficiently demonstrate the following communication skills duringprofessional interactions with instructors, staff and other students:• Speak clearly and effectively.• Hear and observe instructors in order to elicit information, and follow directions and instructions.

2. Cognitive AbilitiesStudents are expected to sufficiently demonstrate cognitive abilities which include intellectual,conceptual, quantitative, critical thinking and comprehension skills that allow him or her to mastermachining skills. The following examples include, but are not limited to these related cognitive skills:• Sufficient skills to read and understand written documents.• Sufficient skills in problem solving including measurements, calculations, reasoning, memory,

analysis, and synthesis of subjective and objective information.• Sufficient skills to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the

spatial relationships of structures.• Recognize, make decisions quickly, and respond rapidly and safely to changes in a

machine's operational status.

3. Gross Motor Skills, Strength, Mobility, and Physical EnduranceThe student is expected to be able to perform gross and fine motor movements required to safely andprecisely operate equipment as follows:• Lifting up to 35 pounds.• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time (e.g., minimum of 3-4 hours).• Loosen and tighten draw bars and other threaded devices.• Make fine adjustments to machine components safely and precisely.

4. Behavioral and Social Attributes/ AbilitiesOperating machine tools and related equipment safely and precisely can become a stressfulexperience. Reacting poorly under stress can lead to ruining a project or unsafe practices. Machiningstudents must exhibit emotional control and maturity:

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• The ability to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility and to learn to function in theface of uncertainty.

• Handle emotions that might affect performance.• Function effectively when stressed.• The ability to accept and integrate constructive criticism given in the classroom and/or

shop settings.

Students should direct any questions about these or other FRCC PMT policies to their instructors or the Program Director. Nothing in this handbook should be considered to be inconsistent with the FRCC Student Code of Conduct. The policies stated in this handbook are subject to change.