Principles of Precision Machining Certificate

Program Overview

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Principles of Precision Machining Certificate

Summary

The Principles of Precision Machining certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Manufacturing/Machinist Technology. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degrees in Manufacturing/Machinist Technology.

What You’ll Learn

• Work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Use systems to support the manufacturing business to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Participate and contribute to the effectiveness of teams
• Understand Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Use fundamental skills in (writing, reading, math, speaking, listening and computing) to meet the needs of the workplace
• Gather, interpret and use data consistently and accurately to make decisions and take action
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment
• Read blueprints
• Demonstrate basic and precision measurement methods

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

The certificate in Principles of Precision Machining is a 40 credit, two-quarter course of study that provides students with entry-level manufacturing skills and a foundation to pursue other certificates and two-year degrees in other manufacturing specialty areas. The program uses the innovative I-BEST approach to instruction, so students learn math for manufacturing with extra help as needed. The certificate in Principles of Precision Machining builds on the nine Learning Outcomes listed below. Each Learning Outcome also represents an important component of the manufacturing industry, as identified by Washington State employers.

Certificate of Completion (40 Credits)

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course in the program required.

Program Prerequisites:

Placement into ENGL 80, EAP 90, or EAPAB 90.

Program Requirements (40 Credits)

• MFGT 105 Basic Manufacturing
• MFGT 106 Intermediate Manufacturing

Careers & Opportunities

The certificate in Principles of Precision Machining is your key to starting and advancing your manufacturing career. Earning the certificate benefits you directly because it 'certifies' that you have mastered the core skills and knowledge that manufacturing employers want to see in any new applicant or current worker. Equally important, employers who endorse the certificate program give special consideration to new applicants and employees seeking promotions who have completed the certificate program.

Additional Employment Information: Certificate provides students the necessary tools to become proficient and continue into a variety of manufacturing fields. Graduates may find employment in local manufacturing companies working as assemblers, packaging operators, aircraft systems assemblers and electronic assemblers. Entry-level salaries range between $1,565-$2,886/month for precision assemblers. Entry level salaries vary with each employer and individual skill level.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Program Fees

Approximately $300 per quarter

Gainful Employment

Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.

Gainful Employment Information

Program Advisor:

Jennifer Perrault

The program advisor can advise you on which Manufacturing programs and courses would be the best fit for you and your goals and then create a quarter-by-quarter education plan.

Program Navigator:

Marina Espinoza-Tello

The program navigator can provide an overview of Manufacturing program offerings and assist with getting started as a Shoreline student. She can also help you find and navigate non-academic resources e.g. funding, housing.

Program Information:

Length of Program: 40 CreditsCompletion Award: Certificate of CompletionEnrollment: Every QuarterApproximate Quarterly Costs: $300
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website:

Plan code: MATPPC20

Related Program Options

• Quality Assurance Certificate
• Manufacturing/Machinist Technology Certificate
• Basic Manufacturing Certificate
• Mechatronics AAAS
• Machine Maintenance Certificate
• Manufacturing/Machinist Technology AAAS
• Mechatronics Certificate

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Careers:

• Certificate provides students the necessary tools to become proficient and continue into a variety of manufacturing fields.
• Graduates may find employment in local manufacturing companies working as assemblers, packaging operators, aircraft systems assemblers and electronic assemblers.
• Entry-level salaries range between $1,565-$2,886/month for precision assemblers.
• Entry level salaries vary with each employer and individual skill level.