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Career Studies Certificate in Basic Machine Tool Operations

Career Studies Certificate
Patrick & Henry Community College

The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • 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 Patrick & Henry Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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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.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Basic Machine Tool Operations
19
Career Studies Certificate in Precision Machining-CNC Lathe Operator
19
Course AR Group 221-952-03
19
SDV 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MAC 121 Requirement
3
MAC 121 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 126 Requirement
3
MAC 126 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 231 Requirement
3
MAC 231 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
CAD 231 Requirement
3
CAD 231 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 150 Requirement
3
MAC 150 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 111 Requirement: Total of 3 units required.
3
MTH 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Unused Courses RG 221-952-03
19
GPA Requirement 221-952-03 Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning
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: Patrick & Henry Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions No special requirements; No application fee
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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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
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Numerical Control Machine OperationsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
51-4199.00Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherAll metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.Production Occupations
Cost To Complete
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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 19 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Basic Machine Tool Operations at Patrick & Henry Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 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 $163 Per Credit $3,097 $0 $3,097 *Tuition & fees are paid in the Business Office of West Hall (room 155).
Fees
Student Fee $3 Per Credit $57 0 $57
Capital Fee $26 Per Credit $494 0 $494
*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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