Swiss Lathe
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Swiss Lathe Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as Screw Machine Operator (Machinist; Computer Numerical Control Operator) and to enhance the skills of machinists who are currently employed in the trade where Automatic Swiss Style Lathes (screw machines) are used. An Automatic Swiss Lathe type machine (commonly known as a Screw machine) performs a variety of task with one or more multiple spindles. These machines are used to produce bulk quantities of custom parts from stock metal or other materials. The Swiss Lathe Certificate requires the student to complete a total of 19 units. A minimum grade of C or better is required for each taken. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
Swiss Lathe Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,040
- High salary: 194,530
- Average salary: 80190
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 46,940
- High salary: 100,890
- Average salary: 68730
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 33,660
- High salary: 80,850
- Average salary: 49670
All Careers in Swiss Lathe (13)
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 79,450 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 73,720 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Declining | 70,760 |
| Robotics Technicians | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 70,760 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,730 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 68,730 |
| Mechanical Drafters | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Some college, Associate's degree | Stable | 64,790 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 61,300 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 49,670 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of computer numerical control programs for a Swiss style lathe machine and prepare a simple program to machine piece parts er drawing specifications.
- Demonstrate the ability to set fixture offsets, tool length offsets, geometry and wear offsets on a Swiss Style Lathe (screw machine type) to manufacture piece parts to drawing specifications.