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Precision Machining
Precision Machining
Precision Machining_Course Description
ABOUT:
Students earn 19 dual enrollment credits while earning their high school diploma
Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible for a TNCC Precision Machining Career Studies Certificate
Salary is $33,000 – $55,000
This is a one year program
STUDENTS STUDY:
Milling Machines
Metallurgy
Grinding & Abrasive Machining
Quality Control
Precision Instruments
Systems of Measurement
Coordinate Measuring Machining
Lathe & Mill Work
Numerical Control Techniques
Programming Computerized Numeric Control Machines
PREREQUISITES:
The Precision Machining course is dual enrolled with Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) for 19 credits and students are required by Virginia’s Community Colleges to take the TNCC English and Math placement test to be considered for acceptance.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Students will be introduced to safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, grinders, and milling machines
CAMPUS LOCATION:
Butler Farm, Hampton
SESSIONS: A.M.
CLASS SIZE: 15
DUAL ENROLLMENT: 19 credits (TNCC)
CREDENTIALS:
National Institute for Metalworking Skills Exam (NIMS)
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) – Machining
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Skills USA
Program Fees:
For the most up to date CTE Fees please visit the CTE Fees Page.
INSTRUCTOR:
Jeff Field FieldJ@tncc.edu
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Machinist
PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT:
Machinist
2017 National Median Salary - $44,110 per year
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS:
Thomas Nelson Community College
RESOURCES:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics