AY25 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Lathe Operator Technical Certificate of Credit

The Lathe Operator technical certificate of credit program prepares students to use lathes, lathe set up, and lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.

Students are accepted into the Lathe 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 1119Lathe Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

90

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

90

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

90

MCHT 1219Lathe Operations II

4

90