Overview of Program This program starts you toward a rewarding career in metalworking with the employer-preferred National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification. Our course provides hands-on experience with lathe, milling, swiss machining, blueprint reading, shop math, CNC, CNC programming, 3D printing, tooling, measuring, safety (10-hour OSHA card), and metallurgy. Students will be prepared to work on precision equipment and to read precision measuring instruments and blueprints.
Program Information
Tuition - $7,601.00*
Hours - 600 hours
Dates - September 18, 2023 - June 10, 2024
Days/Times of Program - M,T, W, TH / 5:30pm - 10:00pm
*Books are not included in tuition.
This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. (COE)
Textbooks
1. Carr Trigonometry Reference Guide
2. Mathematics for Machine Technology 8th Ed 978 1 33779831 0
3. Machine Trades Print Reading 978 1 631 26105 3
Graduation, Completion, and Placement Rates*
Graduate Rate = 100% Total Completion Rate = 100%
Graduate Placement Rate = 100%
Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A
*Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2021 for Reporting Period 01/01/2020-12/31/2020. The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program. Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.
Certification/Credentials
NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills)
OSHA 10
Precision Machine Technology
- Fusion 360
- Cura (3D Printer)
- NIMS
- Machinery Handbook 31st Edition
- Offer students education and training for the purpose of job entry and job advancement.
- Include placement assistance and employability skills training.
- Provide opportunities for trade certifications and credentials in a variety of skilled areas.
- Allow students to apply for Financial Aid, such as Federal Pell Grants and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).