The purpose of the Integrated Metals Associate of Applied Science degree is to prepare students to confidently enter the machine tool and welding technologies workforce. Students in this program receive instruction in precision measurement, material layout, blueprint reading, machine tool and welding machinery setup and operation. Manual and CNC (computer numerical controlled) aspects of machine tool, welding and cutting technologies are explored. Participants are introduced to the basic concepts of CAD/CAM (computer assisted design/computer assisted machining) processes as relevant to metals manufacturing.