Catalog 2015-2016 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Machine Technology, Certificate of Proficiency


79 CREDITS

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring

Machine Technology 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.

  • Machine Technology 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
  • demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, intercultural appreciation, communication and information literacy skills

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


Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

Academic Core Requirements - 15 Credits


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

Total Program Credits: 79


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