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Machining Technology
The program prepares students for entry-level positions in machine shops, manufacturing facilities, and industrial plant maintenance. Students gain hands-on training in machinery, equipment operation, and workplace safety to support a variety of manufacturing and maintenance careers.
- Career Path
- Construction Industry & Manufacturing
Programs
Computer Numerical Controls (CNC), A.A.S.
The Computer Numerical Controls (CNC), Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is designed to meet the industry’s growing need for trained machine operators and programmers. The award prepares students for technologies, such as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, autoloaders, high-speed machining, and lights-out manufacturing, including setup, monitoring, and maintenance of these systems.
The Machining Technology program is designed to meet the industry’s continued and growing need for trained machine operators and programmers. The program prepares students for employment in machine shops, manufacturing facilities and in the maintenance of industrial plants. The AAS degree in Machining Technology is designed to develop competent support technicians for employment in the field of machine shop and related occupations. The curricula are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) recommendation to provide a broad-based education with opportunities for specific employment and personal interest goals.
The laboratories have more than twenty pieces of equipment such as manual lathes, drilling and milling machines, hydraulic and pneumatic trainers. Additionally, a computer lab is equipped with sixty personal computers with up-to-date training materials.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Accredited by the The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
NIMS accreditation is the nation's only distinction for excellence in metalworking training as based on NIMS industry-written, industry-approved skills standards. Accredited programs demonstrate the ability to produce skilled, work-ready individuals that fulfill industry's 21st Century workforce needs.
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- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Computer Numerical Controls (CNC), A.A.S.Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Manual Machinist, C1
The Level 1 Certificate in Manual Machining Technology will focus on safety, machine print reading, machine mathematics, machining tools, manual lathes, and manual mill.
The Machining Technology program is designed to meet the industry’s continued and growing need for trained machine operators and programmers. The program prepares students for employment in machine shops, manufacturing facilities and in the maintenance of industrial plants. The AAS degree in Machining Technology is designed to develop competent support technicians for employment in the field of machine shop and related occupations. The curricula are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) recommendation to provide a broad-based education with opportunities for specific employment and personal interest goals.
The laboratories have more than twenty pieces of equipment such as manual lathes, drilling and milling machines, hydraulic and pneumatic trainers. Additionally, a computer lab is equipped with sixty personal computers with up-to-date training materials.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Accredited by the The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
NIMS accreditation is the nation's only distinction for excellence in metalworking training as based on NIMS industry-written, industry-approved skills standards. Accredited programs demonstrate the ability to produce skilled, work-ready individuals that fulfill industry's 21st Century workforce needs.
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- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 24
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View the Manual Machinist, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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CNC Programmer / Operator, C2
The CNC Operator/Programmer Level 2 Certificate will focus on safety, machine print reading, machine mathematics, machining tools, computer aided design and manufacturing, global (g) code development, and operation of CNC equipment.
The Machining Technology program is designed to meet the industry’s continued and growing need for trained machine operators and programmers. The program prepares students for employment in machine shops, manufacturing facilities and in the maintenance of industrial plants. The AAS degree in Machining Technology is designed to develop competent support technicians for employment in the field of machine shop and related occupations. The curricula are based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) recommendation to provide a broad-based education with opportunities for specific employment and personal interest goals.
The laboratories have more than twenty pieces of equipment such as manual lathes, drilling and milling machines, hydraulic and pneumatic trainers. Additionally, a computer lab is equipped with sixty personal computers with up-to-date training materials.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Accredited by the The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
NIMS accreditation is the nation's only distinction for excellence in metalworking training as based on NIMS industry-written, industry-approved skills standards. Accredited programs demonstrate the ability to produce skilled, work-ready individuals that fulfill industry's 21st Century workforce needs.
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- Duration
- 4 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate: 45
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View the CNC Programmer / Operator, C2 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator), O.S.A.
Computer Numerical Control Operators use a complete CNC program to operate a CNC machine. They download the completed program into a CNC machine controller, make sure the program is correct, load the stock material, and operate the machine. Computer Numerical Control operators check the completed part for accuracy and quality assurance.
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- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this award: 192
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View the Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator), O.S.A. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $1790.00
Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer), O.S.A.
Computer Numerical Control Programmers use engineered drawings and computer software to accurately create a three-dimensional model of the machine part. The 3D model is created in software such as Mastercam. CNC programmers create tool paths, program cut speeds, and program different types of tooling needed to cut out the part. Once all steps have been followed, the CNC programmer saves the completed file for use on CNC equipment. CNC programmers can also write the CNC code manually, line by line.
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- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this certificate: 192
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View the Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CNC Programmer), O.S.A. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $1790.00
Manual Machinist, O.S.A.
Manual machinists use engineered drawings to machine various type of industrial, medical, and commercial parts. They use lathes, mills, saws, and grinders to cut, drill, and smooth out machined parts. Manual machinists use various types of rulers, scales, and measuring tools to check their machine parts for accuracy and quality assurance.
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- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this award: 256
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View the Manual Machinist, O.S.A. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $2,330.00
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Continuing Education Students
Sheet Metal Helper, O.S.A.
The sheet metal courses will provide students with an introduction to the materials, tools and techniques used in the sheet metal industry as well as types and uses of hand, layout, and cutting tools along with bending and forming machines. Students will learn about various types of pipe and fittings, principles of soldering roof flashings, gutters, down spouts, and sheet metal duct fabrications. Emphasis on principles and type of fittings for radial line development are discussed and factors that influence bend allowances and calculations necessary for determining proper bend allowances.
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Sandra Watson
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this award: 256
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View the Sheet Metal Helper, O.S.A. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $2380
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.