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Machinist / CNC Technology

Do you like computers? Are you good at building things with your hands? If yes, then consider a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) machinist.

In this program, you’ll gain the skills to run high-tech equipment that makes tools, dies and machine parts for the manufacturing industry. You’ll learn to operate machine tools, read blue prints and use CNC programming software. Your training will include hands-on experiences in the shop, where you’ll build a practical understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes and systems.

With this degree, you’ll be prepared for a CNC machinist position in all types of manufacturing environments—from small, owner-operated shops to major manufacturing plants.

  1. Operate a variety of CNC machines.
  2. Set up tooling for CNC machining operations.
  3. Perform quality control functions to ensure part compliance with required specification.
  4. Interpret blueprints.
  5. Possess knowledge of their role as an employee and factors that are critical to the company’s success.

This four–quarter Machinist/CNC Certificate program prepares students for employment in the machining industry or continuation of the two-year program at SCC. Basic manual machine operation with emphasis on the safe operation of a variety of machine tools is an integral component of this program. Students receive foundational training in both theory and application of machining skills with an introduction to procedures in quality control, CNC programming, set-up, and operation. 

Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher before proceeding to the next quarter.
 

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Total Program Credits: 65


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED112
Applied Mathematics   1
3
MACH 140
Introductory Print Reading  
2
MACH 141
Machine Theory I  
2
MACH 142
Shop I  
10
Total Credits
 
17

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
MACH 150
Intermediate Print Reading  
2
MACH 151
Machine Theory II  
2
MACH 152
Shop II  
10
MACH 153
Shop Math  
2
Total Credits
 
16

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
MACH 160
Advanced Print Reading  
2
MACH 162
Shop III  
10
MACH 211
CNC Theory I  
2
Total Credits
 
14

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED121
Applied Written Communication   1
4
MACH 212
Shop IV  
10
MACH 213
GD&T/Quality Control  
2
MACH 221
CNC Theory II  
2
Total Credits
 
18

1 This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the department dean.

Estimated costs for completing this program

 
WA Resident
Non-Resident
International
Tuition
$ 6,678
$ 7,795
$ 14,904
Books
$ 953
$ 953
$ 953
Course Fees
$ 257
$ 257
$ 257
Institutional Fees
$ 448
$ 448
$ 2,130
Total Costs
$ 8,336
$ 9,453
$ 18,244

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

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