FF - Machining Turning: Operator CTOP


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The Machining - Turning course is a hands-on course where you will learn the fundamentals of using a lathe in a manufacturing environment. You will learn facing, turning, drilling, turning angles, work holding concepts and devices, and other operations as well as conversational programming and basic CNC program editing. Instruction will also include applicable shop safety, precision measurement, and how to interpret drawings including dimensioning and tolerances. 

CREDENTIALS:
Students completing the course will sit for the NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) credentials:
- CNC Turning: Operator, Level 1 
- Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
- Turning Operations: Turning Chucking skills 
For more information on NIMS Credentialing visit: https://www.nims-skills.org/web/nims/6

TUITION INCLUDES:
 - Textbook, workbook and exam study guide provided for use during the length of the course
 - NIMS' first time registration fee and exam cost
 - All materials needed for turning: including metals, lubricants, cutting tools and similar
 - Tooling-U online access
 
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • Closed toe shoes, Steel-toes boots preferred. Estimated cost: $40.00
OPTIONAL ITEMS STUDENTS MAY NEED:
  • Safety glasses with side shields. Estimated cost: $10.00
  • Basic calculator. Estimated cost: $10.00
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE:
- Prerequisites - Machining Fundamentals I and II  (or pass VWCC CCT test) 
- All students must be 18 years old.
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Class Details

19 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue, Thu

Location
Patrick Henry High School - ROTEC Bldg

Instructor
Paul Gillespie 

 

Notice

Please read:  This class will be held on the Patrick Henry High School campus - ROTEC bldg 2200 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

Tuition:  $1,995.00

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Registration Closes On
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/03/2026, 11/24/2026, 11/26/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
10/6/2026 - 12/17/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM Roanoke, Patrick Henry High School - ROTEC Bldg  Map Paul Gillespie 

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