A study of the development of technology shows that industry has progressed from the time when everything was made by hand to the present fully automated manufacturing of products. Machining skills have played an essential role in all technological advances. The renewed Machining Curriculum is designed to facilitate and promote the development of the machining skills needed to operate today's advanced machine tools.

The Machining 10, 20, 30 Curriculum Guide is designed to enable students to acquire an appreciation of machining. Opportunities are explored for a variety of applications of design through the use of different materials, processes, and finishing. A strong foundation is built by a firm emphasis on the manipulation and application of hand tools, equipment, and materials in a variety of fabricating situations. This course provides relevant, practical applications for students to develop machining and business skills, as well as gain practical employment skills.