Program Details Page Machining Technologies Certificate and AAS

Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Machining Technologies Certificate and AAS program! This page is designed to give an overview of your pathway based on your starting quarter. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses.

Bookstore Information

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General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), or Spring (April)

How long is the program?

4 quarters (12 months) and 62 credits for certificate
- formerly 83 credits
6 quarters (up to 22 months) and 96 credits for the AAS degree
- formerly 96 credits

When do classes meet? Mondays to Fridays, from 8 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. on campus

Are summer classes required? No! There are no summer classes for this program.

Study machining processes and procedures, properties of metals, blueprint reading, applied math, and inspection techniques for a high-tech career in manufacturing. You learn how to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mills and lathes in our fully equipped machine shop.

What does a machinist do?

What is the average salary?

$62,520 annually in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most machinists earn at least $45,050; there is a wide salary range.

Who can I contact with questions?

New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Machining Technologies.

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Overall Materials Needed:

Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers in the RTC Library or Learning Resource Center)
Working internet connection
Textbooks (approximately $545; you use the same books for multiple classes)
Office supplies ($30 for a calculator, three-ring binder, and paper)

Minimum GPA or grades to graduate

You need to earn a 2.0 in MTEC classes, WTD classes, and COL 101. You can earn a 1.0 or higher in the two general education classes for the AAS degree.

Materials Warning

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Course Sequence Fall, Winter, Spring Starts

Quarter 1

**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,089**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
MTEC 100	Machining Essentials	NO	7
MTEC 161	Math for Manufacturing	NO	4
WTD 180	Human Relations or Human Relations for Trades	NO	2

Quarter 2

**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,237**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MTEC 111	Blueprint Reading I	YES	4
MTEC 121	Machining Fundamentals	YES	8
MTEC 163	Geometry for Machining	YES	5

Quarter 3

**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,237**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MTEC 113	Blueprint Reading II	same as 111	4
MTEC 231	CNC Mill Setup and Operation	YES	8
MTEC 164	Trigonometry for Machining	same as 160	5

Quarter 4

**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,832**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MTEC 232	CNC Lathe Setup and Operation	same as 231	8
MTEC 241	CAD/CAM Fundamentals	TBD	4
WTD 175	Communications I or Communication for Trades	NO	1

It's time to apply for your certificate!

Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $8,970

Quarter 5 (AAS degree only)

**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,237**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MTEC 140	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing I	YES	4
MTEC 236	Machining Projects I	same as 231	8
BUS& 101	Introduction to Business (recommended) or another General education social science class	varies by class	5

Quarter 6 (AAS degree only)

**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $2,237**
**It's time to apply for your AAS degree!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
MTEC 141	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing II	same as 140	4
MTEC 237	Machining Projects II	same as 231	8
CMST 280	Intercultural Communication (recommended) or another communication or humanities class	varies by class	5

Grand Total Estimate for Your AAS Degree: $13,444

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