Manual Machining

Columbia Basin College ETPL
This course is designed to give students skills in using measuring instruments and concepts of machining with a metal lathe. Upon completion of this course, students should know how to turn and measure diameters within .001 inch, cut threads, knurl, and cut tapers.
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Financial information

Total tuition

$1,847.44

Total required fees

$102.22

Books and supplies

$1,805.00

Locations

Pasco, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

14

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Short-Term Certificate

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Completion rate

61%

Employment rate

88%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.45

Typical (median) annual earnings

$58,110.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Manufacturing

47%

Other Industries

33%

Construction

20%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
17
Completion rate
61%
Average number of students who completed each year
6
Gender
Male
100%
Female
0%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
74%
Multi-racial
11%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
11%
20 to 29
43%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
7%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
44%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%