Machining Technology | Basic Manufacturing Machining Certificate
This program is no longer accepting new students. PPSC is committed to supporting students who start the program through completion, no later than the Spring 2028 semester.
This Basic Manufacturing Machining certificate provides students with entry level machining and technology skills. Students learn about the hazards of a machine shop including safety procedures, use of bench tools, layout tools, power saws, and various hand tools related to the machine shop. Students also learn how to use common measuring instruments relating to state-of-the-art manufacturing environments. This certificate is one of four certificates that build on each other across three semesters.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Basic Manufacturing Machining certificate program, students should be able to:
- Maintain a safe work area by demonstrating safety knowledge and proper use of hand tools and machining equipment
- Read and interpret industry prints, using current drawing standards in dimensioning, symbology, linetypes, lineweights, drawing notes for working drawings, engineering assembly and design related manufacturing drawings
- Demonstrate basic and advanced measurement processes and skills utilizing common measuring instruments to ensure projects are within given specifications
- Produce industrial 2D working drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks Software based on industry standards to create advanced models, parts, assemblies, and related documents (e.g., bill of materials, parts lists)
- Explain the changes in metallurgical characteristics during heating, cooling, shaping, and forming