AY25 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Basic Machining Operator Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic Machining Operator technical certificate of credit prepares students for entry level machine shop employment by providing the knowledge and skills in basic machining operations. Instruction is provided in blueprint reading, lathe, mill, and surface grinder operation, mathematical functions, and an introduction to the machine tool industry.

Students are accepted into the Basic Machining Operator certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 22 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Basic Machining Operator certificate 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 Basic Machining Operator technical certificate of credit for placement in the machining field.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $6,424.00

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 1013Machine Tool Math

3

75

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

4

90

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

90

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

75

MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

90

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

4

90

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

90