AY23 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Mill Operator Technical Certificate of Credit

The Mill Operator technical certificate of credit program teaches student to effectively operate milling machinery. Students become proficient in blueprint reading, general mathematical operations, and are provided the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain employment as a milling machinist.

Students are accepted into the Mill Operator certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 15 semester credit hours

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Mill Operator program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program receive an Mill Operator technical certificate of credit for placement in the machining field.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $2,862.00

Books & Supplies: $20.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

90

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1220Mill Operations II

4

90

Program Pathway

Year 1

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

90

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1220Mill Operations II

4

90