Machining

Machining - Certificate - Principles of Machining and CNC Operation

If you’d like a high-paying career upon graduating from BTC, then you should consider Precision Machining. You’ll be prepared to work right away as a machinist; with experience you can advance to positions such as journey level machinist, tool programmer, CNC operator/programmer or engineer.

You’ll learn how to use machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, and milling machines, plus blueprint reading, basic CNC programming and machine processes. Employers who hire graduates from the Precision Machining program include aircraft, boat, and automobile manufacturers, industrial machinery firms, and machine shops.

Machining Technology Video

Employment Information

Data are provided on a program (not credential) level

95% BTC graduate placement rate¹

$46,426 starting annual wage²
$64,043 average annual wage²
$94,349 potential annual wage²

Employment and Wage Data Sources

¹Employment data come from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and reflect WA/OR employment for students enrolled at BTC between 2016-17 and 2018-19. Students are included in the employment rate if they left with a credential. Rates are not shown for programs with fewer than 10 students meeting the above criteria.

²Wage data come from Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) 2020 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (Washington State wage) and reflect 2015-2018 employment. Wage data represent occupations that BTC faculty have identified as the most relevant career paths for program graduates. Note that these wages reflect employees with varying educational levels/credentials. For cases in which multiple occupations have been identified by faculty, a weighted percentile is calculated using each occupation’s percentile wage and employment size estimate. Wages are not shown for programs for which occupations do not meet the ESD’s minimum thresholds for publishing. If the program has wage data from the Washington SBCTC that involves shift work, these ESD wages reflect the same number of hours used in the annual wage calculation. Starting wage = 25th percentile, median wage = 50^th percentile, wage potential = 75th percentile.

Estimated Program Costs

Tuition Fees and Rates

Entry

When Can I Start?

This is not a stand-alone certificate, students must meet all program level entry requirements.

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

Admissions application and assessment testing in Reading, Math and Writing is required. Your score on the test and/or your previous transcripts will determine where you begin your course sequence. Contact Admissions at 360.752.8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with academic planning.

What are My Next Steps?

1. Apply to BTC and Financial Aid
2. Assess Your Starting Point
3. Advising & Registration
4. Prepare to Attend

Classes

Total Program Credits: 55

Quarter 1
MACH 101 Machine Shop Fundamentals I 3 CR
This course provides the student with the foundation for success in machining, covering general shop safety, the use of precision measuring tools and blueprint reading. Students will learn proper and safe use of shop equipment and space. In addition, students learn to use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, height gages, calipers, gage blocks, gage pins and indicators. Students will read and interpret measurements, and choose the appropriate measuring tool for the required degree of accuracy. Blueprint reading will be a point of emphasis, covering terms, dimensioning, title blocks, views, and more.
Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or MATH 090 or ABE 050 with a C or better. ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or better, and ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or better.
Future Offerings:
Fall 2021-2022
09/20/2021-12/08/2021 MW 10:15a-11:30a Johnson Openings: 7
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09/21/2021-12/09/2021 TTh 10:15a-11:30a Johnson Openings: 10
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  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

MACH 141

Introduction to Manual Lathe

5 CR

An introductory course emphasizing the proper set up and use of conventional engine lathes. Students will learn to identify the essential parts of an engine lathe and their functions. This will include gear setting to achieve desired speeds and feeds on a variety of different lathes. Work holding and the use of the 3-jaw chuck will be covered. Lathe operations to be introduced will be facing, O.D. turning, grooving, parting-off and drilling. Students will create their own cutting tools by grinding correct geometry on HSS tool blanks.

Future Offerings:

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/08/2021	MW	7:30a-8:30a	Johnson	Openings: 8
	MW	8:30a-10:15a	Johnson
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	09/21/2021-12/09/2021	TTh	7:30a-8:30a	Johnson	Openings: 9
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Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

MACH 151

Introduction to Manual Mill

5 CR

In this introductory course, students will learn the name and uses of the various parts of a vertical knee mill. The proper use of a mill will be covered including speed and feed adjustment, work holding and the 3-axis coordinate system. Operations to be performed will be tramming in a table, squaring a vise, tool setting, edge finding, facing, end mill use, drilling, and tapping. All skills will be used to produce class projects to print specifications.

Future Offerings:

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/08/2021	MW	12:00p-1:00p	Johnson	Openings: 7
	MW	1:00p-2:45p	Johnson
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	09/21/2021-12/09/2021	TTh	12:00p-1:00p	Johnson	Openings: 10
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Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

AMATH 100

Applied Occupational Math

5 CR

This course emphasizes mathematics used in the professional technical occupations. Students will learn mathematical skills in the following: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios & proportions, U.S. Customary Units and metric measurement systems, basic geometry and elementary algebra. The course will include relevent technical applications and the use of a calculator.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 38 or ABE 050 with a C or higher or approved alternative placement criteria.

Future Offerings:

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Hegeberg	Openings: -4
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Newton	Openings: -3
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021	TTh	10:30a-12:40p	Hegeberg	Openings: 17
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Winter 2021-2022
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	1:10p-3:20p	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	8:00a-10:10a	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	01/05/2022-03/23/2022	MWF	2:10p-3:30p	Staff	Openings: 28
Spring 2021-2022
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	1:10p-3:20p	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/05/2022-06/22/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MWF	8:30a-9:50a	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MWF	2:10p-3:30p	Staff	Openings: 28

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Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

Quarter 2
MACH 102 Machine Shop Fundamentals II 3 CR
Continuing on the trajectory set by MACH 101 students will expand their skills of measuring. The introduction of measuring over the wire, thread micrometer, pitch gage, and various bore gages will be introduced. Students will use indirect measuring and continue to develop skills gained in MACH 101. Shop math will be a point of emphasis, converting fractions, geometry, and trigonometry. These skills will be put to use as the student expands on their blueprint reading skills. The student will solve for unknown dimensions, and increase their overall knowledge of blueprints, to include feature call-outs complex views, thread specifications, and more complex information.
Prerequisites:
MACH 101 with a C or better.
Future Offerings:
Winter 2021-2022
01/04/2022-03/24/2022 TTh 10:30a-12:00p Johnson Openings: 16
01/05/2022-03/23/2022 MW 10:30a-12:00p Johnson Openings: 16
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  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
MACH 142 Advanced Manual Lathe 5 CR
A continuation of the skills achieved in MACH 141. Students learn more advanced lathe operations including turning a taper, single point threading, knurling, and boring. All skills will be demonstrated by completing class projects to specified dimensions and tolerances.
Prerequisites:
MACH 141 with a "C" or better
Future Offerings:
Winter 2021-2022
01/04/2022-03/24/2022 TTh 7:30a-8:30a Johnson Openings: 16
TTh 8:30a-10:30a Johnson
01/05/2022-03/23/2022 MW 7:30a-8:30a Johnson Openings: 16
MW 8:30a-10:30a Johnson
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  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
MACH 152 Advanced Manual Mill 5 CR
In this advanced course students will build on the skills gained in MACH 151. These advanced skills will be display by the completion of class projects with tighter tolerances and more complex print specifications. Time management will be a point of emphasis.
Prerequisites:
MACH 151 with a "C" or better
Future Offerings:
Winter 2021-2022
01/04/2022-03/24/2022 TTh 12:00p-1:00p Johnson Openings: 16
TTh 1:00p-3:00p Johnson
01/05/2022-03/23/2022 MW 12:00p-1:00p Johnson Openings: 16
MW 1:00p-3:00p Johnson
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  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

AENGL 100

Applied English

5 CR

This applied English course focuses on the workplace communication skills needed to send, receive, and process oral and written information. Along with a review of writing fundamentals, learners will use principles of clear communication, professionalism, and cultural awareness in occupational contexts. Learners will sharpen their reading, writing, and presentation skills.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

Future Offerings:

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/09/2021	TTh	8:00a-10:10a	Kongshaug	Openings: 11
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Gernand	Openings: 0
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Donnelly	Openings: 17
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Burns	Openings: 17
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Winter 2021-2022
	01/04/2022-03/22/2022	T	6:00p-8:10p	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	8:00a-10:10a	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	8:00a-10:10a	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	01/05/2022-03/23/2022	MWF	2:10p-3:30p	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/05/2022-03/23/2022	MW	10:10a-11:30a	Staff	Openings: 28
Spring 2021-2022
	04/05/2022-06/22/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	04/05/2022-06/22/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MWF	2:10p-3:30p	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MW	10:10a-11:30a	Staff	Openings: 28

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Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

Quarter 3
MACH 103 Machine Shop Fundamentals III 3 CR
The third course in the Machine Shop Fundamentals series, covers the principles of heat treating and precision grinding. The student will be exposed to the concepts of Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing through blueprints. Students will measure and calculate dimensions of precision ground parts to verify they are to print.
Prerequisites:
MACH 102 with a C or better.
Future Offerings:
Spring 2021-2022
04/05/2022-06/21/2022 TTh 1:00p-2:30p Johnson Openings: 16
04/06/2022-06/22/2022 MW 1:00p-2:30p Johnson Openings: 16
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  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.
MACH 171 Introduction to CNC Machining 6 CR
This introductory course covers the principles of CNC machines. The advantages of the CNC machine in production, and the process differences between manual and CNC operations will be discussed. Students will read, write, and trouble shoot G-Code programs. The understanding of G-Code will be demonstrated by producing parts to print specifications.
Prerequisites:
MACH 103 with a C or better
Future Offerings:
Spring 2021-2022
04/05/2022-06/21/2022 TTh 8:30a-10:30a Johnson Openings: 16
TTh 10:30a-12:30p Johnson
04/06/2022-06/22/2022 MW 8:30a-10:30a Johnson Openings: 16
MW 10:30a-12:30p Johnson
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  Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
  Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
  Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
  Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.
  
  Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.
  
  Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
  Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.
  
  Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

ENGR 180

Parametric Modeling

5 CR

This course is an introduction to 3D CAD (computer aided design) with an emphasis on parametric solid modeling applications and usage. Topics include methods for creating solid model components, joining components to form assemblies, and generation of 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D solid models.

Prerequisites:
(ENGR 115 with a C or higher) or (MACH 102 with a C or higher)

Future Offerings:

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/08/2021	MWF	10:10a-11:30a	Reiss	Openings: 21
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Winter 2021-2022
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	10:30a-12:40p	Reiss	Openings: 28
Spring 2021-2022
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	10:30a-12:40p	Reiss	Openings: 16
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	10:30a-12:40p	Reiss	Openings: 16
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MWF	10:10a-11:30a	Reiss	Openings: 16
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MWF	10:10a-11:30a	Reiss	Openings: 16

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Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

CMST& 210

Interpersonal Communications

5 CR

Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or a C grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or a C grade in ENGL 092.

Future Offerings:

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Zamora	Openings: 0
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Zamora	Openings: 0
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Burns	Openings: 15
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	09/20/2021-12/09/2021			Burns	Openings: 16
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Winter 2021-2022
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	1:10p-3:20p	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	01/05/2022-03/23/2022	MW	2:10p-3:30p	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/05/2022-03/23/2022	MWF	8:30a-9:50a	Staff	Openings: 28
	01/06/2022-03/24/2022	Th	6:00p-8:10p	Staff	Openings: 28
Spring 2021-2022
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	8:00a-10:10a	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	1:10p-3:20p	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/05/2022-06/22/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	04/05/2022-06/22/2022			Staff	Openings: 26
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MW	2:10p-3:30p	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MWF	8:30a-9:50a	Staff	Openings: 28
	04/07/2022-06/16/2022	Th	6:00p-8:10p	Staff	Openings: 28

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Online Asynchronous
Online Synchronous
Hybrid Asynchronous
Hybrid Synchronous
Face-to-Face
Self-Support

Definitions
Online Asynchronous - The class is taught completely online. There are no scheduled class times that are required; all online work is completed asynchronously. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Online Synchronous - The class is taught completely online; attendance at scheduled online class meetings at specific times is required. There is no face-to-face instruction.
Hybrid Asynchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times; all online work is completed asynchronously.
Hybrid Synchronous - This is a hybrid class. The class meets both face-to-face and online for scheduled classes at specific times.
Face-to-Face - This class meets face-to-face for scheduled classes at specific times. There is no online instruction, although an online learning platform may be used supplementally.

Self Support - Self-Support classes have different fees and refund policy than state-supported classes. See the Tuition and Fees page for more details.

Synchronous - Online class meetings are scheduled to occur in real time.
Asynchronous - No required online class meetings are scheduled.

Note: All modalities include regular coursework due dates and require class participation.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate competency in their ability to operate machine shop equipment: lathes, mills, grinders, and drills
Demonstrate competency in their ability to read and interpret blueprints per industry standards
Successfully demonstrate their ability to process and plan a piece part through the lab until completion
Demonstrate competency in CNC machine tool operation and programming
Demonstrate competency in CAM design and manufacturing

Employment Outlook

Employment of machinists is expected to increase and employment of CNC operators is expected to increase. About 82 percent of program graduates are employed within nine months of graduation. The average annual wage in this field is $59,155, with an earning potential of about $90,542 per year.*

Criminal convictions may restrict or prevent student participation with internships and employment in this industry.

Although most program graduates work as machinists, with experience, graduates can advance to positions such as journey level machinist, tool programmer, CNC operator/programmer, manager, engineer and machine and shop tools sales and service representative.

In addition, some graduates are self-employed. Around the country, most machinists work in small machining shops or in manufacturing firms that produce durable goods, such as metalworking and industrial machinery, aircraft, or motor vehicles.

Faculty & Support

Jacen Johnson

Jeffrey Halfacre

Jeff has ten years experience as a machinist in a wide range of specialties, from aerospace to musical instrument manufacturing. Jeff started his machining career as a CNC operator for JAMCO America in Everett. After six years at JAMCO, Jeff came to BTC as a student and is a proud graduate of the Precision Machining program. After earning his degree Jeff worked as a programmer/operator for custom door manufacturer Northstar Woodworks in Ferndale, and as a set-up machinist for ProCNC in Bellingham. Jeff is currently a contract Mastercam rogrammer/prototyper/consultant for acoustic guitar parts supplier Pacific Rim Tonewoods in Concrete. Jeff started at BTC in July, 2014.

Fall 2021-2022
	09/20/2021-12/08/2021	MW	10:15a-11:30a	Johnson	Openings: 7
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	09/21/2021-12/09/2021	TTh	10:15a-11:30a	Johnson	Openings: 10
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Winter 2021-2022
	01/04/2022-03/24/2022	TTh	10:30a-12:00p	Johnson	Openings: 16
	01/05/2022-03/23/2022	MW	10:30a-12:00p	Johnson	Openings: 16

Spring 2021-2022
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	1:00p-2:30p	Johnson	Openings: 16
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MW	1:00p-2:30p	Johnson	Openings: 16

Spring 2021-2022
	04/05/2022-06/21/2022	TTh	8:30a-10:30a	Johnson	Openings: 16
	TTh	10:30a-12:30p	Johnson
	04/06/2022-06/22/2022	MW	8:30a-10:30a	Johnson	Openings: 16
	MW	10:30a-12:30p	Johnson

Machining

Machining

Machining - Certificate - Principles of Machining and CNC Operation

Employment Information

Estimated Program Costs

Entry

When Can I Start?

What are the Minimum Entry Requirements?

What are My Next Steps?

Classes

Total Program Credits: 55

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Program Outcomes

Employment Outlook

Faculty & Support

Jacen Johnson

Jeffrey Halfacre