Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at Central New Mexico Community College, a public institution located in Albuquerque, NM. This program falls within the machine tool technology field (CIP 48.0501) and prepares students with hands-on skills in machining operations, precision measurement, and the use of manual and computer-controlled machine tools.

Within the broader machining and manufacturing technology field, this certificate provides foundational training for entry-level machinist roles. Central New Mexico Community College also offers related programs that may interest students, including Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management — giving students a range of vocational pathways to consider at the same campus.