Program Pathway | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Precision Machining
Day Program
Career Studies Certificate
info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 10/26/2023
Precision Machining - Day Career Studies Certificate
Would you enjoy working as a machinist? This program is designed to provide you with precision machining concepts, blueprint reading and inspection procedures. Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared for employment as an entry level machinist. All coursework in this program is offered during the day. This Precision Machining Level 1 program is the first part of the Computer Numerical Control Operations AAS degree.
Program Length 1/2 year (1 semester) Career Opportunities There is an urgent need regionally and
nationwide for machinists, quality assurance inspectors and machine operators.
Is this pathway for you? Yes, if you are a hands-on learner who enjoys creating from raw materials and blueprints.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K
to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With an AAS in CNC / machine operations from VHCC, an 8,000 hour Journeyman Machinist Certificate and a 2,000 hour Journeyman CNC Machinist Certificate plus 20 years of machining experience, Johnnie Keene brings extensive practical and real-world experience to the classroom.
Johnnie Keene
Program Coordinator MEC 104 jkeene@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2455
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 1 Semester First Semester (Fall) DRF 161
Blueprint Reading I
2
MAC 161
Machine Shop Practices I
3
MAC 121
Numerical Control I
2
SAF 130
Industrial Safety-OSHA 10
1
MAC 116
Machinist Handbook
2
MAC 122
Numerical Control II
2
MAC 162
Machine Shop Practices II
3
SDV 101
Orientation to College Success
1
TOTAL CREDITS
16
Why start at Virginia Highlands? For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities! Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
80+
Programs of Study
84%
of Students Get Financial Aid
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
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