{
  "college": "napa-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Machine Tool Technology",
  "id": "machine-tool-technology--machine-tool-technology-one-year-coa",
  "name": "Machine Tool Technology-One Year",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "machine-tool-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/machine-tool-technology/machine-tool-technology-one-year-coa/",
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      "markdown": "The One-Year Certificate in Machine Tool Technology provides foundational hands-on training in machining practices, safety protocols, and precision measurement techniques. Students gain practical experience operating manual machine tools such as lathes and milling machines. This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in machine shops and manufacturing environments.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nGraduates of the Machine Tool Technology Certificate of Achievement are prepared for a range of entry-level to intermediate positions in the advanced manufacturing and machining sectors. Career opportunities include:\n\n-   Machinist\n-   CNC Machine Operator\n-   CNC Setup Technician\n-   Tool and Die Apprentice\n-   Lathe or Mill Operator\n-   Manufacturing Technician\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Apply safe work practices while operating hand tools and machine tools in a manufacturing environment.\n2.  Perform intermediate machining operations, including unified, metric, acme, and modified square threading, as well as internal threads and tapers, on conventional machine tools."
    },
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      "title": "Certificate Requirements",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses (14 units)"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MACH-110",
          "title": "Machine Technology 1",
          "units": "7",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MACH-111",
          "title": "Machine Technology 2",
          "units": "7",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "14"
        }
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    }
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}