Machine Operator Certificate prepares you with basic industrial skills for entry-level positions. This certificate offers skills for immediate employment while allowing a worker to continue or return to complete a longer certificate or degree for job advancement.
Total Credits
10
Program outcomes
- Shop safety including proper fire extinguishing techniques, MSDS evaluation, Lock-out Tag-out procedures, chemical safety, PPE and accident reporting are embedded.
- Measurement skills using calipers, rules, and micrometers.
- Shop math such as formula calculations.
- Basic interpretation of blueprints or electrical schematics.
- Use of hand tools and saws including benchwork skills and use of vice-mounted hand tools such as hack saw, file, drill, metal cutting and shaping tools. Safely and accurately operate bandsaws.
- Certifications obtained: First aid, CPR, forklift, OSHA-10, Hazmat and flagger certifications.