Stackable Credentials

Credentials for Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

83 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $42,750 · projected growth -9.3%. See full occupation profile →

Certificate

Adv Mfgng Machining

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Advanced Machining Technology

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Advanced Manufacturing

Pickens Technical College
Associate's Degree

Advanced Manufacturing

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Applied General Metallurgy

ASM International
$9,250 cost
Describe how metals behave and why, including why and how they can be formedRecognize how metals can be strengthened by alloying, cold-working, and heat treatmentIdentify how metals can be shaped by casting, forging, forming, machining, or welding, and how these processes can alter propertiesRecognize why metals and alloys are not behaving as expected and how they can be made to behave as neededIdentify what metal or alloy to use for specific combinations of properties
Short-Term Certificate

Basic CNC

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Basic Machining Technology

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

CNC Machining

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CNC Machining

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Certificate

CNC Manufacturing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
$2,974 cost
Short-Term Certificate

CNC Milling

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

CNC Operator

Enterprise State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Computer Numerical Control

Bevill State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Conventional Machining

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Certificate

Die Setting Specialist

NIMS
Document operations in metalforming processesDocument setup procedures in metalforming processesMaintain lubrication on metalforming equipmentPerform routine maintenance on metalforming equipmentLoad materials for metalforming equipment operationsLoad parts for metalforming equipment operations
Certificate

Die Setting Technician

NIMS
Document operations in metalforming processesDocument setup procedures in metalforming processesMaintain lubrication on metalforming equipmentPerform routine maintenance on metalforming equipmentLoad materials for metalforming equipment operationsLoad parts for metalforming equipment operations
Certificate

Ferrous Metallurgy

ASM International
$9,250 cost
Identify the mechanical and physical properties of the different types and grades of stainless steelSelect the best alloy for a specific applicationTroubleshoot problems due to corrosion failuresDetermine the best processes to use in the manufacture of stainless steel components
Certificate

MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY

Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Certificate

MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

Trenholm State Community College
Certificate

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

Trenholm State Community College
Certificate

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

MACHINING TECHNOLOGY

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate

Machine Shop Tech

Pickens Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop Technology

Pickens Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop w/emp in Basic Machine Operator

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop w/emp in Basic Machinist

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop w/emp in CNC Operator

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop w/emp in CNC Specialist

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop w/emp in Manual Lathe Operator

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Shop w/emp in Manual Milling Machine Operator

Central Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Machine Technology

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Certificate

Machine Technology

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Tool Technician

Snead State Community College
AL
Certificate

Machine Tool Technologist

Snead State Community College
AL
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
$6,007 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
$5,760 cost
Associate's Degree

Machine Tool Technology

Snead State Community College
AL
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
$5,492 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro
$5,760 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
$5,948 cost
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Tool Technology

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
$6,073 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
$7,435 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
$8,363 cost
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Tool Technology

Bishop State Community College
AL
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
$5,760 cost
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Tool Technology

Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie
$5,948 cost
Diploma

Machine Tool Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
$5,948 cost
Short-Term Certificate

Machine Tool Technology

Snead State Community College
AL
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