Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, a public college in Parkersburg, WV. Situated within the machining and precision manufacturing field (CIP 48.0503), this certificate provides foundational training in machine shop operations, tooling, and precision measurement techniques.

WVU Parkersburg offers a range of related technical programs that complement this credential, including Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (certificate), Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate), Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate), and Engineering/Industrial Management (associate's degree). Students pursuing this certificate can expect practical instruction in machine operation and shop safety applicable to manufacturing and industrial settings.