Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

The Machine Shop Technology/Assistant certificate program at Catawba Valley Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Hickory, NC. The program introduces students to fundamental machining skills, including the operation of lathes, mills, and other equipment used in the precision production field.

This program falls under CIP code 48.0503 in the precision production field. Catawba Valley Community College also offers related certificates including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Electrician, giving students a variety of trade-focused pathways at the same campus in Hickory, NC.