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.