Machinist Training Level I Certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Certificate (S)
The creative work of designing and making tools from such diverse materials as metal, wood, or plastic requires patience, knowledge, and organization -- skills that are supported by the Machinist Training Certificate program. In this program, you will learn through classroom and hands-on instruction in a modern machine shop facility. You will become proficient in modern manufacturing techniques, 3D computer modeling, 2D drafting, and practical machine shop practices.
Well-trained machinists are in demand in the job market. Upon completion of this certificate program, you will increase your manufacturing job skills to help you gain a rewarding entry level position in a manufacturing environment. This certificate can be earned by successfully completing courses through full- or part-time study, in the day or the evening.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Identify effective problem-solving skills for making appropriate decisions relative to the machinist profession.
- Demonstrate basic computer applications knowledge and 3D parametric modeling software skill.
- Use basic machining, welding operations and perform basic programming of computer numerically controlled machines.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Program/Major Courses
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
Semester 1
Semester 2
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 14 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.
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