Machine Tool Operations Certificate
Program Number:
904202
Certificate
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Machine Tool Operations program trains students for employment in the machining and metalworking industries.
Students learn to operate machine tools such as milling machines, manual lathes, and drill presses. Studies will also include an introduction to using CAD-CAM to operate and program CNC machines.
After students have completed this program, an additional year of training is available through the Machine Tooling Technics program. This is for students interested in: 1)Advancing their CAD-CAM/CNC skills; and 2) developing skills to design, build and inspect a machine part, injection mold, or stamping die.
Admissions
Certificate Eligibility
This certificate does not require an application to the college. Students register for individual courses during the open registration period each semester. It is the student's responsibility to request the certificate by calling (608) 246-6102 once all required classes have been completed and grades have been received. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment
Career Potential:
A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas:
- CNC Machine Operator
- Machine Tool Operator
- Maintenance/Repair Machinist
- Machinist Apprentice
With additional education and/or work experience graduates may find other opportunities for employment.
- Advanced Careers in CAD/CAM and CNC
- CNC Programmer
- Precision Machinist
- Machine Builder
- Tool and Die Maker
- Quality Control Inspector
- Machine Shop Supervisor
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Career laddering options too numerous to mention
Additional Info
After students have completed this program, an additional year of training is available through the Machine Tooling Technics program.
This is for students interested in Advancing their CAD-CAM/CNC skills and developing skills to design, build and inspect a machine part, injection mold, or stamping die.
Last Modified: May 4, 2011