Computerized Machine Tool Engineering, Technical Certificate is a Certificate program offered by Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, KS. The program takes 31 credit hours to complete, with a total cost, including fees, of $8,188.5.
Program Overview
Computerized Machine Tool offers a technical certificate and associate of applied science degree option. High school seniors and juniors are also eligible to apply to this program. The technical certificate is a one-year program. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to program, tool and operate CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) mills and lathes. For graduates wanting to continue their education, certificate courses satisfy many of the requirements of the Computerized Machine Tool Technology AAS degree program. The associate of applied science degree is an accelerated one and a half year program that contains technical and general education courses. The Associate of Applied Science degree contains technical and general education courses and can be completed with one additional semester of training. The advanced technical portion of this course is taught in the summer. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to program, tool and operate CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) mills and lathes, as well as the ability to draw and program in Mastercam. Academic Partnership: FHTC students who complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computerized Machine Tool Technology may be eligible to utilize a 2+2 agreement with the following institutions to further their education. Fort Hays State University: Bachelor of Technology Leadership
Kansas State University: Bachelor of Science in Technology Management
Pittsburg State University: Bachelor of Applied Science
Washburn University: Bachelor of Applied Science Total Technical Education Credits: 31 (from the course requirements page)
Admission Requirements and Process
From the official program cost sheet (2026-2027): TESTING CRITERIA - ACCUPLACER NEXT-GEN scores: Sentence Structure-249; Reading-249; Arithmetic-249 OR Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Statistics-249; OR - ACCUPLACER scores: Sentence Structure-56; Reading-53; Elementary Algebra-43; Arithmetic-59 OR - ACT scores: English-13; Reading-14; Math-16
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outcomes
Machinists design and fabricate parts used in a wide array of products varying from the space shuttle to airplanes, vehicles, and all of the injection molds used to make plastic products. Machine Tool technicians work with special inspection tools and manufacturing equipment, including computer numerical controlled lathes, computer numerical controlled mills, live tooling numerical controlled lathes, computer-aided machine development (CAM), manual mills, manual lathes and CMM inspection equipment. Career opportunities include: - Automobile and aircraft manufacturers - Maintenance and repair shops - Manufacturing of all metal goods and plastic injection mold manufactures
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Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide