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Machining Technology

Machining Technology

 

Are you ready to start your career in Machining Technology?

Memphis is second in the nation in the total number of medical device manufacturers creating a need for well-trained and experiences machinists in the Mid-South area for years to come.

Local medical device manufacturers have joined forces to form the Greater Memphis Medical Device Council (GMMDC) which articulates the needs of its member companies to Southwest. A recent report by the GMMDC indicated that there is an immediate need for skilled and trained machinists in the Memphis area.

 

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Learn More About The Technical Certificates

The Machining Fundamentals Technical Certificate is designed to equip graduates with the basic machining skills that will enable them to find entry-level positions in the machining and metal fabrication fields. Emphasis is placed on manual machining and basic CNC topics.

The Advanced Machining Technical Certificate is designed to equip graduates with advanced machining skills that will enable them to find higher-level positions in the machining and metal fabrication fields. Emphasis is placed on advanced CNC machining and CAD/CAM topics.

All of the machining courses in the two technical certificates are taught using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) machining standards. Students completing both of the technical certificates will receive hands-on and classroom training in:

  • Manual machining
  • Basic and advanced Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) machining
  • Safety
  • Shop math
  • Precision measurement techniques
  • Print reading
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Engineering materials
  • 2D and 3D CAD drawing

Check the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Machinists and Tool and Die Makers to learn about job openings, pay and career outlook. See our career informational page for real-time jobs and career prospects.

The overall cost is determined by the number of enrolled hours. View the current Tuition costs. These costs are for tuition and fees only for the program of study.

A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is the basis for all types of financial aid awarded at Southwest, even scholarships, so go online to apply even if you do not believe that you are eligible for grant programs.

Each of the two technical certificates [Machining Fundamentals and Advanced Machining] could take as little as one year (two semesters) to complete, depending upon the student's academic and professional background. Under some circumstances, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit may be given for documented skills and industry certifications.

 

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This program is part of the Department of Labor Grant Programs and Technologies Department.