Shape your future with machine tool technology
Benefits of a Machine Tool Technology Certificate from CCC
- Fast-track your career: Earn your Machine Tool Technology Certificate in just one year.
- Hands-on learning: Develop practical skills through extensive lab experience.
- Industry-standard training: Master the latest technologies used by top manufacturers.
- Flexible scheduling: Day and evening classes to fit your busy life.
Launch your manufacturing journey today!
Ready for a fulfilling career in machine tool technology? Don't wait! Take the first step toward a rewarding future in manufacturing.
Required classes for the Machine Tool Technology Certificate
Train for a high-demand career
The manufacturing industry is booming, and skilled professionals are in high demand. A Machine Tool Technology Certificate equips you with the technical expertise to thrive in this dynamic field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a stable job market for machinists and CNC operators, with a significant number of openings expected due to retirements. This translates to excellent job security for qualified graduates.
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Get hands-on training for a rewarding career
- Hands-on machining experience
- Operate manual and CNC machines with precision (lathes, mills, grinders and more).
- Program complex CNC operations to produce parts according to exact specifications.
- Quality control
- Develop an eye for detail, inspecting parts to ensure they meet the highest quality standards.
- Problem-solving
- Sharpen your critical thinking skills to tackle common machining and manufacturing challenges.
- Safety
- Learn essential safety protocols to work confidently in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals.
Investing in your future
Clackamas Community College offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about the costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.