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Career Studies Certificate in Machining Skills

Career Studies Certificate

Danville Community College

The Career Studies Certificate in Machining Skills is designed to develop a general foundation in precision machining trades with an emphasis on manual lathe, mill, and CNC lathe.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	This certificate feeds into Precision Machining Technology, and Integrated Machining Technology. Instructional Delivery: Instruction is delivered thru traditional classroom along with a heavy emphasis on lab projects.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	The Career Studies Certificate in Machining Skills is designed to develop a general foundation in precision machining trades with an emphasis on manual lathe, mill, and CNC lathe. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Danville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Industrial Credentials: NIMS Measurement, Material, and Safety NIMS Turning Operations
Program Successes & Highlights	Machining Skills focus teaches skills such as: Basic occupational skills for the Precision Machining professions. Basic skills and understanding of manual lathe and mill systems and terminology. Basic skills and understanding of CNC Lathe systems and terminology. Knowledge of safety requirements for machining trade occupations. Occupational preparation skills for employment.

Related Programs & Certifications

On Completion You Are Ready For

Credential

Diploma in Precision Machining Technology

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Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

Requirements

Required Credits

Career Studies Certificate in Machining Skills

Course Graduation RQ

First Semester

MAC 101: Machine Shop I

Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

MAC 102: Machine Shop II

Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

MAC 121: Numerical Control I

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

MAC 221: Advanced Machine Tool

Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

MAC 127: Advanced CNC Programm

Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC.The program administrator responsible for evaluating a student’s previous coursework shall determine the acceptability of each course the student wishes to transfer or apply toward the program requirements based upon his/her knowledge of any changes that have occurred since the course(s) was completed; Give particular attention to courses in areas that have had significant technological changes in recent years (e.g., electronics, automotive, graphic imaging, information systems, administrative support technology, etc.); As deemed appropriate, seek the input of faculty or other administrators regarding the proper course of action.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Academically accelerated program for students planning to enter a four-year college. Qualified juniors complete the last two years of high school at DCC. Students earn an Advanced Studies high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts at the same time.
Credit for Prior Learning	Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, ACE, the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Students may be awarded college credit if they can demonstrate previous educational study or training/work experience that entitles them to credit for specific courses applicable to their program of study. Documentation for special training or experience must be submitted with the request for credit and will be retained in the student’s file. The supporting documentation must include samples of work or projects completed. Students wishing to be awarded previous completion credit for a specific course should contact the appropriate division office in which the course is taught. DCC reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. The division dean, in consultation with the admissions coordinator, will determine if courses taken more than five years previously can be used in the student’s current program of study.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Danville Community College

College Level Information

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Danville Community College offers small class sizes and affordable tuition. The college offers several student clubs including the African American Culture Club, the Cyber Knights, and more.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	A catalog year is based on the time a student was formally admitted to a program of study.
First Year Student Catalog Year	All students who are initially placed in a program (including Developmental Studies) are placed in a catalog year at the same time.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Danville Community College has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year institutions in the commonwealth. These transfer partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing community college credits. It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion. We recommend the following: 1) By the time you have earned 15 credits, declare your intent to transfer. 2) By the time you are mid-way through your academic program, declare your major and university.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computerized Manufacturing Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in CMT - Electromechanical Technology Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic Controls	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic-Electrical	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
17-3026.00	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01	Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 28 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Machining Skills at Danville Community College These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$159	Per Credit	$4,452	$0	$4,452
Fees
Student Activity Fee	$2	Per Credit	$56	0	$56
Maintenance Fee	$1	Per Credit	$28	0	$28

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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