Manual Machining
Certificate of Achievement Machine Technology · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Laney College Manual Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a manual machinist. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the operation of manual machine tools, such as mills, lathes and surface grinders. The coursework also includes a survey of welding processes.
Career Opportunities
machinist, manual machinist
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating manual machine tools and auxiliary shop equipment, as well as use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Develop a foundation of skills for setup and operation of manual machine tools to manufacture complex parts which meet engineering specifications. This includes mills, lathes and surface grinders, as well as measuring tools.
- Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents, determining required specifications based on engineering drawings, and applying mathematics in problem solving.