Machining Technology students and staff recently celebrated the
grand opening of their renovated 4,000 square foot Machining Technology Lab at
Bayside High in Palm Bay. In attendance at the Ribbon Cutting event on
September 7th were State Senator Debbie Mayfield, Palm Bay Mayor
Capote, School Board members and Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents,
Career & Technical Education staff, Advisory Team members, and students.
The space houses four large machines in the production lab, two
computer-controlled lathes and two milling machines. The school also is home to
a welding lab, four 3D printers and a 72” smart board.
Dennis
Soboleski, Career and Technical Education resource teacher, said: “Until now,
students only had limited access to a professional production area. Students
were able to design, model and simulate machining, but had no consistent
opportunities for hands-on experiences. This space
will allow machining students to receive firsthand training.”
The only program of its kind
in Brevard County, the Machining Technology program covers a broad series of
topics in advanced manufacturing with an emphasis on fundamentals and advanced
machining knowledge, skills and techniques. Welding and soldering manufacturing
techniques and skill development are also being built into the program.
The program offers two
industry certifications:
·
Certified Solid Works Associate—Students earning this
certification are awarded three postsecondary credits in the engineering
technology program at any state college in Florida.
·
Certified Production Technician—Students earning this
certification are awarded 15 postsecondary credits, which is equivalent to one
semester.
Machining
Technology is a Career
and Technical Education program of choice. It is located at Bayside High, but any high
school student can apply to participate in the
course of study.
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