Machinists are an integral part of manufacturing and are in high demand in today's workforce. These highly skilled individuals are responsible for the manufacture of parts and ensuring quality along the way. Machinists enjoy high wages, great benefits and job security in their fields.

The Machining and Fabrication Certificate program teaches the essential skills needed for the field. The program of study is designed to introduce the student to basic principles needed by all machinists. The program then builds on these skills including blueprint reading, measurement devices and progresses to a higher level of skill sets that teach machine setup, machine operation, and quality standards.

Below is a listing of the courses for this program.

• Introduction to Design Drafting
• Machining Principles and Practices
• Introduction to Manufacturing
• Introduction to Conventional Machining
• Conventional Machine Processes & Tooling
• Applied Manufacturing Processes
• Project Based Machining
• Quality Processes