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Program Description for Precision Production Technology Certificate Program

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Provider Southwestern Michigan College
Date of last update 6/4/2009
Description The Production Machining industry exists in a true global marketplace that is radically and rapidly changing. The production machinist will most likely find themselves in a highly competitive, computer controlled, lean manufacturing environment. Career opportunities for the production machinist include: CAD/CAM designer, CNC lathe programmer, CNC mill programmer, CMM programmer, QC inspector, production machine operator. Employment opportunities in Michigan and across the nation are growing and are expected to continue to grow in the area of production machining that this program focuses on. According to the State of Michigan, the tri-county area, including Cass county, expects to have a 30% growth in jobs for CNC machine operators between 2000 and 2010. The average national beginning salary is above $28,000 annually. This certificate is the first year of either the Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology AAS degree or the Manufacturing Systems AAS degree. Please be sure to consult the course descriptions, as some courses may not be offered every semester.
Contact Name David Maxwell, Program Advisor
Contact Phone Number (269) 687-4814
Contact URL www.swmich.edu
Course Length 33 Credit Hours
Admission Requirements Students wishing to enter the program will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading and English based on SMC assessment tests, ACT or SAT scores, MEAP scores or by taking the recommended classes.
Credential Earned Certificate
Other Credential Description None
Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Scholarships, third-party billing
Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program 0 Days
License Fee for Employment No
Program Cost $5,071
Additional Costs No
Internship/Externship Required No
New Program No
Completion Rate 0.0%
Number of Graduates in the last year 0
Employment Rate Not Available
 
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Training-Related Placement Rate Not Available
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