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Principles of Precision Machining, Certificate of Completion


47 CREDITS

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring

Principles of Precision Machining certificate students will be well positioned to begin a career in the machine trades by gaining basic machining competencies through their work on projects along with a thorough grounding in shop theory, applied math, and a special emphasis on CAD/CAM programming and CNC machining.

Principles of Precision Machining certificate graduates will:

  • be prepared with skills to perform entry-level CNC machining and manual machining
  • gain a thorough grounding in shop theory and applied math
  • perform CAD/CAM programming and manual programming
  • set up and operate machine tools with a minimum of supervision

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Program Requirements


Academic Core Requirements - 15 Credits


  • Written Communication 5 credits
  • Quantitative Reasoning 5 credits
  • Social Science 5 credits

Total Program Credits: 47


See Academic Core Requirements  for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.