CNC / Machinist

Prepare for a Rewarding Career in Machining

At Alvin Community College, we are your launching pad for a fulfilling career in machining. Our comprehensive program covers everything from manual milling and turning to advanced CNC skills, equipping you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in this dynamic field.

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Required Courses and Description

A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings. Upon completion the student will be able to identify the elements of machine drawings; interpret dimensions, tolerances, and geometric aspects of blueprints; and explain Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols and their meanings.

 An introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Emphasis on the identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade. Practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools. Upon completion the student will be able to perform common methods of measurement conversion; determine the degree of precision measurement required; identify, select use, field calibrate common types of precision measuring instruments; interpret blueprint requirements; convert between English and metric units; and identify and compute tolerances of parts.

Fundamental machine shop safety, math, and measurement. Upon completion the student will be able to discuss the proper use of hand tools and equipment; describe safe use of various shop equipment; demonstrate the use of measuring instruments; and perform basic calculations.

A course that introduces machining fundamentals. Use basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, drill press, power saw, and bench grinder. Machine terminology, theory, math, part layout, and bench work using common measuring tools. Emphasis is placed on shop safety, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance. Upon completion the student will be able to demonstrate set-up and use of basic machine tools; apply good housekeeping; and employ proper safety; use precision instruments to perform bench work including part layout, drilling, reaming, tapping, employ drilling, reaming, hole machining processes; demonstrate tooling maintenance and equipment maintenance.


Upcoming Classes

Summer 2025

Course No. Dates Times Days Room Instructor

CEMCHN 1002 01

Print Reading for Machining Trades

06/02/2025-06/25/2025 6:00PM-10:00PM M/W Hiflex- D117 S. Kalinec

CEMCHN 1020 01

Precision Tools & Measurement

06/03/2025-06/26/2025 6:00PM-10:00PM T/TH Hiflex- D117 C. Workman

CEMCHN 1000 01

Beginning Machine Shop

06/30/2025-07/23/2025 6:00PM-9:30PM M/W Hiflex- D117 S. Kalinec

CEMCHN 1038 01

Basic Machine Shop 1

07/01/2025-07/24/2025 6:00pm-9:30PM T/TH Hiflex- D117 C. Workman

Program Investment

In District Tuition & Fees $2,400 | Out of District Tuition & Fees $2,540.00

Tuition and fees are subject to change.