Machining Technology: Multi-Axis Programming, Setup, and Operation

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The Multi-Axis Programming, Setup, and Operation certificate is designed for students and professionals to increase their knowledge and skills in machining technology and related fields that utilize CNC programming. Students learn to program, set up, and run various multi-axis processes including: 2-axis lathe with axial and radial live tooling; 3-axis mill with 4th axis capability; turning center (machining center) with axial and radial live tooling, a Y axis, and a sub-spindle; and 5-axis machine that is true 5 axis in a table-table format.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,979.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Completion rate

81%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.21

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,423.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Manufacturing

53%

Other Industries

27%

Administrative Support

10%

Education

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
39
Completion rate
81%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
92%
Female
8%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
63%
Multi-racial
16%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
60%
30 to 39
21%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
40%
Some college experience, but no degree
35%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
5%