This program prepares students for skilled positions an entry-level manual machinist and/or entry-level CNC machinist. Manual and CNC machinists are individuals who are able to setup and operate a variety of manual and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Students will learn through hands-on projects and computer assisted instruction, the basic skills needed to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical and/or precision instruments. Employment may also include fabricating and modifying parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines."