Welding
Machine Tool/CNC
Career Certificate
CIP Code: 480503 / SOC Code: 51-4041.00

Program Description
This certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the machine tool industry. Students entering this program should have good manual dexterity to operate equipment, spatial comprehension, and math skills to interpret part shape and size from blueprints and a good mechanical aptitude. The five-semester day program (nine semester extended program) exposes the student to most maching shop equipment. The students will operate drills, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. During the fourth semester, the student has the opportunity to learn the basics of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming, setup, and operation. An extensive study of CAM (Computer Aided Machining) is available through an elective course.

Entering students are required to complete ORI101. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

COM100 - Introductory Technical English I
     (or ENG101 English Composition I)
MAH101 - Introductory Mathematics I
     (or MTH100 College Mathematics)
MSP101 - Basic Machining Technology
MSP102 - Intermediate Machining Technology
MSP103 - Advanced Machining Technology
MSP104 - Basic Machining Calculations
MSP105 - Lathes
MSP107 - Milling Machines
MSP111 - Introduction to Computer Numerical Control
MSP115 - Advanced Milling Machines
MSP121 - Basic Blueprint Reading for Machinists
MSP127 - CAM
MSP131 - Introduction to Metrology
MSP142 - Advanced Machining Calculations
MSP181 - Special Topics
MSP221 - Advanced Bluprint Reading
MSP Elective
Total Semester Credit Hours...................59

A high school diploma or GED is not required for admission to this program. Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll.

Transfer Credit: Students may receive up to one semester of Advanced Placement for Career Technical coursework completed at another institution.

Program Costs Program Cost Per Student

Tuition: $7,200

Tool Cost: $2,500

Other Costs (books & supplies): $2,000

Total Cost: $11,700

Career Completion Rates

Program Completion Rate:

Graduates: 10

On-Time Graduates: 3

On-Time Graduation Rate: 30%

Job Placement Rate: 31%
(4 out of 13 students)
(employed within 3 months after program completion)

Loan DebtMedian Loan Debt Incurred by Students

Load Debt Incurred for this program: $7,670.68

 

WorkMachinist Career Information

-Machinist Occupations List
-Summary Report
-Occupation Profile for the State of Alabama
-Occupational Outlook
(Links Above to U.S. Department of Labor O*Net Site and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website)

 
Program Advisors
T Maupin - (256-331-5427) - tmaupin@nwscc.edu
M. Johnson - (256-331-8047) -mpjohnson@nwscc.edu
D. Vandiver (256-331-5247) - dvandiver@nwscc.edu
J. Hackworth (256-331-5335) - joehackworth@nwscc.edu
 

The above information is provided in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education's Gainful Employment Regulations.
Updated: 6-28-11