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Machining Technology

 

The demand for skilled machinists is only growing. If you like discovering how things tick and have an eye for detail, a career as a machinist is for you. The Machine Tool Technology program at Snow College will teach you all the skills you’ll need to work in the industry. Our students graduate proud of their abilities and ready to join the workforce in an entry level position.

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Skills Taught

  • Knowledge of machine shop support equipment
  • Machine shop safety and rules of conduct
  • Knowledge of quality control, measuring instruments, and blueprint reading
  • Knowledge of cutters and material metallurgy
  • Produce quality products in a time efficient manner
  • The guidelines and standards as set by industry requirements

Career Options for Graduates

  • Machinist
  • Machine Tool Technician
Certificates Options & Length Cost Start Dates Job/Salary Outlook Location
Two Semesters

2 semesters (36 credits total)

Tuition

Tuition*

$3060 ($85/credit)

Student Fees

$192/semester

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books

Books

$150 per year (approximate)

Fall Semester

Fall

Spring Semester

Spring

Students may start this program at the beginning of fall or spring semester. (August or January)

Outlook Up

3% Growth

Job Outlook

Salary

$45,500

Annual Median Salary

Location

Richfield Campus

Richfield Campus

This program follows a Competency Based Education (CBE) format. CBE measures your mastery of the subject material (rather than how many hours you spent in class) to determine if you earn credit. CBE is about what you know and can do, not how many hours you spent learning it.

CBE courses contain the same assignments, instruction videos, quizzes, etc., as the regular online version of the class. The main difference is that in a CBE class, most of those lessons and activities are optional (and not graded). You will complete as many (or few) as you need to learn the material. When you feel you’re ready, you can take the assessment. If you pass with an 80% or above, you may move on to the next section. If you score below 80%, you will need to review the material before retaking the assessment. Students are expected to keep up on work, attend labs and externships. Falling behind may result in failure of courses and an inability to complete the program. For more detailed information about Competency Based Education (CBE), please visit: snow.edu/cbe

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