Have you ever held a well-made tool? You can instantly feel the weight, the balance, the rightness of something designed for a purpose. You too can know the satisfaction of a job well done as an Advanced Manufacturing student at RVCC. In our hands-on certificate program, you’ll master the machine basics, precision, and advanced technical skills you need to become a manufacturing professional in today’s growing market.
Pursue one of these career track options:
All graduates receive their industry recognized NIMS certification and OSHA10 card. Job placement assistance available.
For additional Advanced Manufacturing professional development courses, click here.
Program Coordinator, Conrad Mercurius: 908-526-1200 x8332 or conrad.mercurius@raritanval.edu
To learn about the program, listen to Conrad Mercurius' interview on Manufacturing Talk Radio.
Machining FundamentalsMachining Fundamentals course is designed to prepare students with the requisite skills needed to succeed in both the Manual Mill Operator and Engine Lathe Operator credentialing program at Raritan Valley Community College. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining centers and four CNC lathes. The training lab also has two Bridgeport style Mills, two engine lathes, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, optical comparator and other basic machinery.
In the lab, students will learn to read and interpret blueprints, to handle precision measurement tools, and receive an OSH-10 card.
The Machining Fundamentals course is a prerequisite for all Advanced Manufacturing programs.
Cost: $3,080
Manual Mill OperatorManual Mill Operator credential program is a NIMS credentialed certificate program. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter careers as Manual Mill Machine Operators. Upon successful course completion, students will receive the NIMS Measurement Material and Safety Certificate. This program is designed to mirror the workplace as closely as possible. All graduates will be required to demonstrate their ability to perform all tasks and skills at workplace ready levels. This program provides extensive hands-on experience performing all tasks identified by industry experts and local employers. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining centers and four CNC lathes. The training lab also has two Bridgeport style Mills, two engine lathes, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, optical comparator and other basic machinery.
*One 1 00 -ho u r pract i c u m is requir e d at the end of the pr o gra m .
Cost: $4,312
(Prerequisites: MACH 110)
Engine Lathe OperatorEngine Lathe Operator credential program is a NIMS credentialed certificate program. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter careers as Engine Lathe Machine Operators. Upon successful course completion, students will receive the NIMS Job Planning, Bench-work and Layout credential. This program is designed to mirror the workplace as closely as possible. All graduates will be required to demonstrate their ability to perform all tasks and skills at workplace ready levels. This program provides extensive hands-on experience performing all tasks identified by industry experts and local employers. Program training includes basic machine fundamentals. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining centers and four CNC lathes. The training lab also has two Bridgeport style Mills, two engine lathes, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, optical comparator and other basic machinery.
*One 1 00 -ho u r pract i c u m is requir e d at the end of the pr o gra m .
Cost: $4,312
(Prerequisites: MACH 110, MACH 120)
CNC Production TechnicianCNC Production Technician credential program is a NIMS credentialed certificate program. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive the NIMS CNC Turning and CNC Milling credential. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter careers as CNC Machine Operators and Manual Machinists. This program provides extensive hands-on experience performing all tasks identified by industry experts and local employers. Program training includes basic CNC operator skills and CNC set-up processes. Students gain real-world experience using actual CNC machining centers to perform real production runs and job set-ups. Classes are conducted in an actual CNC machine shop environment at the RVCC Campus, equipped with Haas CNC machines, including four virtual machining centers and four CNC lathes. The training lab also has two Bridgeport style Mills, two engine lathes, two surface grinders, vertical band saw, optical comparator and other basic machinery.
In the lab, students will learn to read blueprints, handle precision measurement tools, receive OSHA-10 card, to operate state-of-the-art CNC machines and to handle inspection equipment. Students will also program, set-up, edit and operate CNC machining center and lathe.
Coursework covers a variety of relevant areas including; blueprint reading, math, safety, machining technology, tooling applications, work holding, offsets, CNC lathe and mill set-up, gauging and inspection.
Cost: $5,820
(Prerequisites: MACH 110, MACH 120 and MACH 130)
*One 100-hour practicum is required at the end of the program.
For a printable copy of the stackable credentials, click here .
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:
Students in need of accommodations are encouraged to do so in advance. Please contact the Office of Disability Services at 908-526-1200 x8418 or x8921 to discuss any accommodation needs.
Advanced Manufacturing Program Application Checklist
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