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PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR
Precision Machining

This program prepares students for careers in the growing and changing field of machining. These careers focus on fabricating, operating, modifying, and regulating the use of mechanical instruments to create specific parts for clients. The necessary knowledge for this field touches on mathematics, metal properties and mechanics.

Courses We Offer:

  • Intro to Precision Machining*
  • Intro to Lathe*
  • Intro to Milling, Drill Press, and Surface Grinding*
  • Intermediate lathe
  • Intermediate Milling and Surface Grinding
  • Intro to Computer Numerical Control*

Manufacturing Careers

Careers in manufacturing emphasize finding the most efficient way to create a product. This means that some manufacturing jobs are all about planning and analyzing that production while others are focused on the hands-on processing of materials into final products.

Useful Traits

  • Manual Dexterity and Steadiness
  • Proficient Logical Thinking
  • Physical Strength
  • Oral Communication

Things You Will Learn

  • Mathematics Principles
  • Mechanics
  • Computer/Process Control
  • Production and Processing Information

Certification Offered:

NIMS Credential
Note: This program offers classes at the Bevill State Incubator site.

Ask about our dual enrollment opportunities at Bevill State.

College: Bevill State Community College

  • Bevill State offers a Machine Tool Technology Program at the Sumiton and Hamilton Campuses. The College offers an Associate in Applied Science and Long and Short Term Certificates.

Bevill State has no minimum grade or score requirements for students who earn the Alabama High School Diploma, but all students must complete the COMPASS Placement Test prior to admission.

  • Assoc. of Applied Science:    Cost: $9885  -  Credit Hours: 70

  • Long Term Certificate:         Cost: $8193  -  Credit Hours: 58

  • Short Term Certificate:        Cost: $3540  -  Credit Hours: 25

*cost only accounts for credit hours

Employment Opportunities

  • Model Makers
    • Education Needed: High School
    • Wage: $22.20/hr
    • Certification(s) Needed: None
  • Computer-Controlled Machine Operators
    • Education Needed: High School
    • Wage: $17.50/hr
    • Certification Needed: Several NIMS credentials and others
  • Tool and Die Makers
    • Education needed
    • Wage: $23.50/hr
    • Certification Needed: Post-Secondary NIMS Credentials 

On The Job Training

Ask your career coach, counselor or instructorfor options to gain real world experience in this field.

Resources
onetonline.org
O*NET, Job #49-3023.02
www.ase.com
www.alcareerinfo.org
www.bscc.edu

Information taken from the Alabama State Department of Education
Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development
Section and from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Onet Online.

Director: Chris McCullar
Asst. Director: Kristi Cain
Counselor: Kelli Adkins
Career Coach: Shawna McCullar
Phone: 205-387-0519
Fax: 205-384-5170

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