Advanced Manufacturing
Machining Fundamentals I and II
A paired beginner machining pathway covering measurement, drawings and safe shop practice.
Dates
October 26, 2026 - December 16, 2026
Schedule
Part I: Mondays October 26-December 14; Part II: Wednesdays October 28-December 16; 5:30-9:30 PM Eastern; excluding November 23 and 25
Location
Patrick Henry High School ROTEC Building, adult workforce class, Roanoke · Roanoke, Virginia
Cost
$1,800 total tuition ($900 per required class); eligible FastForward $600; footwear, glasses and calculator may be additional
Advanced Manufacturing opportunity
About the program
Take the two required fundamentals classes together to build a foundation in precision measurement, job planning, materials and benchwork. The sequence precedes optional milling and turning courses and includes opportunities to attempt two foundational NIMS assessments.
NIMS Measurement, Materials and Safety plus Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout assessment opportunities
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Funding for this program
These are routes to investigate, not an award or eligibility decision. Your residence, circumstances and exact enrollment matter; the training location alone does not qualify you. Confirm assistance before paying.
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FastForward funding pathways
Virginia Western lists a conditional FastForward price for its required Machining Fundamentals I and II sequence.
Before enrolling: Ask the workforce coach to verify your eligibility and both required classes, including completion obligations and costs outside tuition.
Eligibility checks and sources
- Confirm the exact FastForward course and current entry requirements with the college.
- Ask separately about FANTIC, G3 or WIOA support; each route has its own conditions.
FastForward is a training pathway, not a promise that every learner pays nothing. Do not add different aid estimates together yourself.
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Virginia G3 tuition assistance
The machining page also identifies G3 assistance for learners who qualify for the Fundamentals I and II sequence.
Before enrolling: Request a coordinated aid review covering income, residency, registration and supplies. G3 and FastForward estimates are not two awards to add together.
Eligibility checks and sources
- Ask the college to assess in-state tuition status, household income and the exact program; the income threshold is 400% of federal poverty guidelines.
- Confirm enrollment and continuing requirements and apply for other federal or state aid for which you may be eligible.
Credit programs require at least six credits per semester; approved noncredit programs have a separate route. G3 is not automatic free college, a job guarantee or an amount to add to FastForward estimates.
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Where to go
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Approximate program area
Roanoke, Virginia: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.
Nearby distances use this general area until a training address is verified. Locations may vary by section.
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What participants will learn
- +Precision measurement
- +Job planning
- +Blueprint reading
- +Benchwork and layout
- +Materials
- +Shop safety
Who this program is for
- +Age 18 or older; no prior machining experience required
- +Register for both Machining Fundamentals I and II
- +Applied math readiness including fractions, decimals and basic geometry
- +Review machining technical standards and confirm steel-toe footwear, safety glasses and calculator with staff