Machining Technology: Technical Certificate (SLTC) (CTE)

Technical Certificate | 18 credits

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Program Description

This program prepares students for skilled positions as an entry-level manual machinist and/or entry-level CNC machinist. Manual and CNC machinists are individuals who are able to setup and operate a variety of manual and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Students will learn through hands-on projects and computer assisted instruction, the basic skills needed to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical and/or precision instruments. Employment may also include fabricating and modifying parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines.

Career Opportunities

For state and national occupation information, visit O*Net Online and enter the following O*Net code(s):

51-4011-00 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
51-4081-00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4041.00 Machinist
51-4081,01 Combination Machine Tool Setters and Set-up Operators, Metal and Plastic

Transfer/Articulation Information

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $195; Supplies: $10; Course Fees: $75

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (18 credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Machining Technology Technical Certificate: Full-time
If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is two semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Students will demonstrate general safety precautions. [1,2]
Students will demonstrate how to use basic measuring instruments. [1,3]
Students will demonstrate the skills to operate a manual lathe machine.. [1,4]
Students will demonstrate the skills to operate a manual milling machine. [1,4]
Students will demonstrate the skills to setup and operate a CNC milling machine. [1,3]
Students will demonstrate the skills to setup and operate a CNC Lathe machine. [1,3]
Students will demonstrate the skills to write computer programs for CNC machines. [1,3]