Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025

Machine Tool Operations Certificate


Certificate: Machine Technology in Machine Tool Operations

Length: Two-semester (one-year) program

Purpose: The rapid growth of industry in southwest Virginia has created demand for skilled metal-working machine tool operators to set up and operate conventional and numerically controlled lathes, milling machines, grinders, drills, heat-treating equipment and related precision measuring tools. There is a need for trained personnel to meet these requirements. The curriculum is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment immediately upon completion of the program, and/or to continue in the A.A.S. Degree in Machine Technology.

Occupational Objectives:
Metal Working Machine Tool Operator
Machinist Apprentice
Tool and Die Maker Apprentice
Machine Set-Up Person

Admission Requirements:  In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Machine Tool Operations Certificate requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

Program Requirements: The Machine Tool Operations program is designed to provide about one-third of its requirements in general education with the remainder in Machine Shop and technical support courses. Upon satisfactory completion of the curriculum, the graduate will receive a Certificate in Mechanical Technology Machine Tool Operations.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18


Suggested Credits for Semester: 18


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 36