Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist is a one-to-two-year certificate program at Napa Valley College, a public institution located in Napa, CA. This program falls within the machine tool technology field (CIP 48.0501) and provides students with foundational skills in precision machining, lathe and mill operation, and manufacturing processes at the certificate level.

Napa Valley College also offers a longer two-to-four-year Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate for students seeking a more in-depth credential, along with related programs in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). The one-to-two-year certificate is designed for students who want a faster entry point into manufacturing and machining occupations, building core competencies in tooling, measurement, and machine setup applicable to precision manufacturing industries.