Millions of people have the ability to work well with their hands. They want to pursue a career where they can build or repair all types of machinery, but do not want to attend a college campus to obtain proper credentials to start their career. These individuals are good candidates for an online degree program or training.

Advanced technologies have made it possible for the best colleges, universities, and trade schools to offer their programs online. This convenient way to obtain a degree can be done during the hours that are more suitable for the student. An online college student can expect the same quality courses that are offered inside the college itself. The general machinist course offers the required courses needed to complete the class as follows:

1. Introduction to general machining
The introduction and theory course is a first class, and it explains the foundation, history, and applications of machining in today’s modern world. The lessons in this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong basis for the practical work.

2. Manual machining
The manual machining course will help students learn to work on manual milling machines, and engine lathes. The students will also learn to identify the components and functions of each tool while learning to comprehensively understand the manufacturing, set up, and operation of each.

3. Computer numerical control course
The computer numerical control course (or CNC) is being widely used today as the general machinist is becoming a CNC machinist. Students learn how to use technology advances to operate the tools vs. manual operation.

4. Other courses
Other courses include a Metal Working course, Applied Geometry, A CAD and CAM for Machining Course, and G Code Programming course. All of these machinist courses are essential to the general machinist, and the CNC machinist programs.

5. On site training
The machinist student can also expect to find programs to fit every skill level, but online training does not provide the practical experience needed. This type of training is usually done on site at a local shop that the school has procured in an internship type agreement. Sometimes, schools will mix their online courses with on site campus courses to ensure that all subject matter, and practical experience are met.