Basic Machinist Certificate Program

BM31 - 201312

Program Description

The Basic Machinist certificate program prepares students for a machine tool operator position with a machine shop or machine tool establishment. Topics include foundations of mathematics, an introduction to machine tool technology, and blueprint reading for machine tool applications.

Program Specific Information

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

Program Specific Admissions Requirements

Students must have completed the Precision Machining & Manufacturing degree or diploma program.

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. 

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

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 10 Hours

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MCHT 1011Intro to Machine Tool

4

MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3

Total Credit Hours: 10

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MCHT 1011Intro to Machine Tool

4

MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3

MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Total Credit Hours: 10

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