Basic Machining | Western Technical College

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Basic Machining

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Technical Diploma

Program Number: 

304201

Credits: 

12.00
Not Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

As an embedded component of the Manufacturing Systems Maintenance technical diploma, this program provides entry-level knowledge and skills in basic manual machining processes and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine operations that are used in the production of machined components and parts.

*Please note that the delivery method for fall courses may change as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. Our goal is to ensure that teaching and learning happens in a safe environment. We will communicate updates as quickly as possible.

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Estimated Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost

Basic Machining

This program will cost about $2,200* based on tuition and basic program fees. There may be additional fees for books, materials, and testing. For more information on tuition costs, visit the Tuition Page.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Graduation Employment Stats

Basic Machining 2018-2019 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates6
Graduates Responding5
Employed in Related Occupation0
Employed in Non-related Occupations0
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education5
Not in Labor Market5

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Career Opportunities

Machine Operator
Machinist
Tool & Die Maker
Set-Up Technician

Program Outcomes

  • Living responsibly
  • Refining professionalism
  • Cultivating passion
  • Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
  • Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
  • Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
  • Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation
  • Perform operation of CNC Machine Tools

Admission Requirements

College Requirements

Application
$30 Application Fee
High School Transcript or GED/HSED

Program Requirements

Western Technical College uses ACCUPLACER, a computer-based, online assessment that measures your abilities in reading, sentence skills, and arithmetic. This information will be used to place you in courses that best fit your academic goals. Based on your scores, you may need to take additional general studies course(s) along with the general studies courses required for your program.

Several options for waiving the ACCUPLACER test are available; view the waivers here.

Learn more about placement tests and how they are used at Western: Placement Testing.

Career Pathways

This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.

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