Take a New Direction with MSC's Precision Machining Program

Looking for a new direction for a better career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Precision Machining program!

Maricopa Skill Center offers two machining certificates, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and Manual Machining.  

Program details: 

Precision Machining is a clock hour program; students are in class at least six hours a day, Monday-Thursday. CNC Machining takes about 12 months to complete and cost approximately $7,331. The Manual Machining certificate takes about eight and a half months and the estimated cost is $5,153. 

MSC's machining program is currently housed on GateWay Community College's campus, 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix. 

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the Precision Machining industry.

CNC Machining

While in the course, students learn how to work in teams to efficiently convert raw materials into durable goods by using computer-controlled machines and various tools. Students work mainly with aluminum and learn how to operate CNC lathes and mills, maintain machines and read blueprints.

Manual Machining

The program provides students with the training to work in teams to efficiently convert raw materials into durable goods by using manual machines and various tools. Students learn how to operate lathes and mills, maintain machines and read blueprints.

Certificates:

The CNC certificate provides graduates with NIMS Level-1 certification in Safety, CNC Mill and CNC Lathe. Graduates of Manual Machining receive a NIMS Level-1 certification in Safety, Manual Mill and Manual Lathe.

After graduation: 

CNC students can look forward to jobs as a CNC machinist, computer-controlled machine tool operator, lathe and turning machine tool setter or an operator and tender. 

Manual Machining graduates can go into a career as a manual machinist, lathe and tuning machine tool setter, milling machine setter, or a drilling and boring machine tool setter. 

Graduates of the CNC Machining programs have had a good success rate in landing jobs in the machining industry while in the course or upon graduation. 

Find out more! Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website. Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Take a New Direction with MSC's Construction Trades Program

Looking at a new direction for a better career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Construction Trades program!

Program details: 

Construction Trades is a clock hour program; students are in class at least six hours a day, Monday-Thursday. Times of completion vary from four to six months depending on the certificate of choice

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the construction industry. The school offers four certificates in Construction Trades.

Electrical

During the program, students will learn about electricity, manual and power tools, installation, and NEC code standards.

Rough Carpentry

Throughout the course, students learn a basic overall training, which is applicable for residential building to commercial construction or remodeling work.

Plumbing

Students in the program will learn about leaking fixtures, faucets, pipes, clogged drains and handle septic problems.

Solar Photovoltaic

While in the program, students learn how to properly install solar panels, including the electrical components needed. It is a growing field with a high demand.

Certificates:

All Construction Trade certificates provide graduates with Level-1 NCCER certifications.

After graduation: 

Students can look forward to jobs as an apprentice electrician/plumber/carpenter, or a solar installer.

Find out more! Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website. Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Take a New Direction with MSC's Massage Therapy Program

Looking for a new direction with your career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Massage Therapy program!

A Massage therapist is a master at the art of soft tissue sculpting to facilitate healing in the body.
                                                                           

Program details:

Massage Therapy is a clock hour program with a completion time of 9 months. Students are in class at least six hours a day, Monday-Thursday. The program is offered exclusively at MSC’s Northwest Campus.

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the Massage Therapy industry. The program goes hand-in-hand by standards and practices outlined by the State Board of Massage Therapy Licensing. Students study anatomy, theories, benefits, contraindications and techniques relevant to practices used to help create better structure, function, and overall well-being for the client. When asked about the program, Instructor Michael Tapscott, 20-year veteran of Massage Therapy and program designer said, “It’s really the most no nonsense therapeutic based massage program I’ve ever seen. 90% of the focus is on structural anatomy and deep tissue / myofascial work.” When asked why such a strong focus on Therapeutic Massage, Instructor Tapscott said, “I’ve been an employer of Massage Therapists for years and it doesn’t matter if you work in a high end spa or a chiropractic office; it’s all about creating change in the body. Everyone wants to feel better after they get a massage. And not just a little bit better, but a lot! If it doesn’t create powerful physical change in the body, we don’t teach it, because that doesn’t sell and we want graduates who not only work but are highly sought after.”

Certificates:

Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate in Massage Therapy from the Maricopa Skill Center as well as a License from the State Board of Massage Therapy.

After Graduation:

Students can look forward to jobs at private practices, spas, fitness centers, sports teams, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and chiropractic offices.

Find out more!

Call 602.392.5000.

Public tours at MSC’s Northwest Campus are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Take a New Direction with MSC's Welding Program

Looking at a new direction of a better career? Check out the Maricopa Skill Center Welding program!

Welding is the process of joining together (metal pieces or parts) by heating the surfaces to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc. Students in the Welding program can learn various types of processes to prepare them for work in this industry.

Program details: 

Welding is a clock hour program; times for completion vary from 4 to 17.5 months depending on the number and type of processes certificates a student chooses. Day and night classes are available. Students are in class at least five hours a day, Monday-Friday.

What the students learn: 

MSC allows students a unique hands-on approach to learn the skills they will need to use in the welding industry. The program goes hand-in-hand by standards and practices outlined by the American Welding Society. Students have the opportunity to learn four welding processes.

TIG Welder

TIG welding process is where students learn to weld products made of alloys such as aluminum and stainless steel.

ARC Welder

ARC welding process is used to fit and tack metal on construction equipment, pipe systems, automobiles, ships, buildings and bridges.

FLUX-CORE Welder

Flux-Core welding is a process to fit and tack assemblies including construction equipment, pipe systems, ships, buildings, and bridges, using heavier materials.

MIG Welder

MIG welding will teach students how to weld any application using thinner and lighter materials in its construction.

Certificates:

Certificates can be earned in any combination of four processes in welding. Students can earn one certificate or can do a combination of two, three or four. There is also an opportunity if a student chooses to do a three combination of welding processes where they can elect to do an introduction into pipe welding. MSC only offers the intro to pipe welding when the student takes a three-process combination.

After graduation: 

Students can look forward to jobs in large or small shops, manufacturing facilities, marine and watercraft industries and construction sites.

Find out more! Call 602.238.4350. Visit the website.

Public tours are available 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.