Machining Technologies

Renton Technical College ETPL
Machines and equipment such as planes and cars would not work without precise parts. Many of these come out of machine shops using sophisticated manufacturing equipment. The two-year Machining Technologies program gives students the skills and hands-on experience to work in these kinds of machine shops or manufacturing facilities. Students will learn to apply math, read blueprints, the properties of metals, and other practical skills. They will apply inspection techniques and machining processes and procedures in a modern shop equipped with lathes and vertical and horizontal Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. When appropriate, students may be assigned off-site in a working machine shop. This program articulates with Tech Prep programs through the Puget Sound Dual Credit Career Consortium.
Visit the program website David Schoenmakers Full-time Faculty (425) 235-5840 dschoenmakers@rtc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$10,147.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

12 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

58

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

Completion rate

71%

Employment rate

88%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.96

Typical (median) annual earnings

$55,728.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

Manufacturing

72%

Other Industries

28%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
42
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
42%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
35%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
44%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
12%
50 and over
10%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
45%
Some college experience, but no degree
24%
Certificate or AA
26%
BA or higher
0%