Machining Technology, Certificate of Proficiency

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The Machining Technology Certificate of Proficiency prepares students for setup machining positions in machining technology and related fields that utilize CNC programming. Students have a solid foundation in programming and set up of 2-axis turning and 3-axis milling processes. With this certificate, students are better prepared to advance within their field.

Machining Technology Certificate of Proficiency graduates are prepared to:

• be prepared with skills to perform entry-level CNC machining and manual machining
• demonstrate a thorough grounding in shop theory
• read blueprints and analyze solid models
• perform CAD/CAM programming and manual programming
• set up and operate machine tools and parts with a minimum of supervision
• use a variety of measurement equipment including, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gage blocks, and dial indicators
• program, set up and run 2 and 3 axis processes
• demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
• meet Quantitative Reasoning , Social Science , and Written Communication  general education distribution area outcomes

Students also learn the basics of conversational set up and programming as a foundation for more advanced set up and programming skills, as well as CNC safety, blueprint reading, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

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 advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.