Lathe Operator Certificate Program

LP11 - 201712

Program Description

The Lathe Operator technical certificate of credit prepares students in use and set up of lathes and about lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 15 Hours

MCHT 1011Intro to Machine Tool

4

MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

Total Credit Hours: 15

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

MCHT 1011Intro to Machine Tool

4

MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

MCHT 1119:- Pre-Req: MCHT 1011

MCHT 1219:- Pre-Req: MCHT 1119

Total Credit Hours: 15

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.