This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry. Students learn the skills required to plan and carry out the operations needed to make aerospace machined products that meet precise specifications. Course instruction covers blueprint reading, manual machining, computerized machining and metrology, quality control, engineering drawing, Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software as well as Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming.

These certificates prepare qualified individuals for entry into the job market as a machinist. Instruction covers programming and basic set-up and operation of manual & CNC machines, blueprint reading, shop mathematics, machine tool theory, and inspection. Students will be involved in the production and machining of aerospace/industry parts. Instruction will also include the use and care of a wide variety of measuring devices used in the machining profession.