
Machining Inspection & Quality Assurance
Certificate
Learn fundamental skills in machine shop operations, including machining inspection and quality assurance. Through a combination of bookwork and hand-on practice, this certificate prepares students for a specialized career in machining inspection and quality assurance, which is the process of making sure that products meet specifications and quality guidelines.
Title IV Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
Location
Downtown Campus
Contact Information
Applied Technology Division
Dean: 520.206.7134
Lead Faculty: 520.206.7139
Program Advisor: 520.206.7018
Information Sessions
Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
Machinists - Entry | $42,540 |
Metal and Plastic Workers - Entry | $38,600 |
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators - Entry | $35,078 |
Academic Options
Continue your studies by taking classes in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator certificate or the Machine Tool Technology AAS program
Program Requirement 2020-2021
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
CAD 117 | Print Reading with CAD for Manufacturing | 4 |
CAD 172 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
GTM 105 | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
MAC 100 | Introduction to Machine Tool | 3 |
MAC 125 | Mechanical Inspection | 4 |
Total | 17 |
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTMIN/MIN
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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