This four–quarter Machinist/CNC Certificate program prepares students for employment in the machining industry or continuation of the two–year program at SCC. Basic manual machine operation with emphasis on the safe operation of a variety of machine tools is an integral component of this program. Students receive foundational training in both theory and application of machining skills with an introduction to procedures in quality control, CNC programming, set-up, and operation. Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher before proceeding to the next quarter.