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This is a one-year (three quarter) program designed for both the new student entering the field of manufacturing and for the current employee who wishes to learn more about the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers. Upon completion of this certificate, the students are prepared for entry into the manufacturing industry as a conventional or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinist trainee. Instruction covers conventional turning, milling and grinding, as well as basic programming, set up and operation of CNC machine tools. Other subjects include shop safety, reading engineering drawings, shop mathematics, machine tool theory, inspection and surface plate techniques, as well as lean manufacturing and other skills currently required by the manufacturing industry.
Average number of students who completed each year
27
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
20%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
55%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
42%
30 to 39
19%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
21%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
55%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
8%
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