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Mill Operator, TCC (MP11) (480503)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Thomasville

The Mill Operator certificate program teaches students to effectively operate milling machinery. Students become proficient in blueprint reading, general mathematical operations, and are provided the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain employment as a milling machinist.

Length of Program: 1 Semester

Entrance Date: Beginning Fall 2026.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Program Final Exit Point: Mill Operator, Technical Certificate of Credit

Credits Required for Graduation: 15 Minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Note: Credits from this program may be applied to Precision Machining and Manufacturing AAS and Diploma

Cost
Admissions Fees: $384.00
Tuition : $1,605.00
Total: $1,989.00
Curriculum Outline (15 hours)
1. Occupational Courses 15
MCHT 1011

Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control.

4
MCHT 1012

Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings.

3
MCHT 1120

Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: safety, milling machines, milling machine setup, and milling machine operations.

4
MCHT 1220

Provides further instruction for students to develop skills in the use of milling machines. Topics include: safety, advanced milling calculation, advanced milling machine setup and operations.

4
Faculty
Marvin Bannister
Advisor

Precision Machining and Manufacturing Program Chair
School of Industrial Technology
Thomasville

(229) 225-3903 | mbannister@southernregional.edu
15689 U.S. Highway 19, Thomasville, GA 31792
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