Conventional Machining

This short-term certificate is designed to provide skills in conventional or manual machining. Students who earn this Short Term Certificate will have an in-depth knowledge of manual metalworking equipment, including but not limited to manual knee mills, engine lathes, and surface grinders. Students will gain skills in feed and speed calculations when using different types of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, as well as a basic understanding of blueprints. This short-term certificate program is designed to provide students with skills in conventional and manual machining. Those who complete this program will gain in-depth knowledge of manual metalworking equipment, including manual knee mills, engine lathes, and surface grinders. Students will develop skills in feed and speed calculations when working with various ferrous and non-ferrous materials, as well as a basic understanding of blueprints. Please note that this short-term certificate program is subject to Title IV clock-to-credit-hour conversion.