Precision Crafting and Repair
Overview
Programs in precision crafting and repair prepare people to make, modify, and repair precision items such as watches and jewelry.Precision crafting and repair programs include topics such as:
- Metal fabrication
- Specialized hand tools
- Fine microscopic work
- Equipment and tool maintenance
- Customer relations
Concentrations
In precision crafting and repair programs, students may be able to specialize in:
- Watchmaking and jewelrymaking
- Gunsmithing
- Locksmithing and safe repair
- Metal fabrication
Apprenticeship
Many precision crafting and repair programs include paid apprenticeships. As an apprentice, students learn skills of the trade while working with experienced workers.
Schools
A few career and technical schools as well as a few community colleges offer certificate and associate degree programs in precision crafting and repair. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Bicycle Mechanics and Repair
- Crafts
- Instrumentation Technology
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Musical Instrument Repair
- Small Engine Repair
- Tool and Die Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
- Furniture Finishers
- Glass Blowers
- Jewelers
- Locksmiths
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
- Precision Assemblers
- Watch Repairers
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Airplane Assemblers
- Bookbinders and Bindery Workers
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
- Lens Grinders and Polishers
- Semiconductor Processing Operators
- Shoe and Leather Workers
- Tool and Die Makers
- Tool Grinders
- Upholsterers
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Blueprint Reading
- Drafting
- Metal and Wood Technology
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
The following are examples of courses you might take in an undergraduate precision crafting and repair program:
- Barrel Fitting
- Bench Metal
- Blueprint Drafting and Reading
- Clock Repair
- Diamond Setting
- Firearm Repair
- Firearm Safety
- Goldsmithing
- Gunsmithing
- Lathe and Mill Operation
- Microtechnology
- Specialty Items
- Stockmaking
- Technical Math
- Timing
- Watch Repair Techniques
Things to Know
Many precision crafting and repair programs are offered part time, with day and evening classes.
Some schools offer combined apprenticeship-degree programs. These programs typically take five years to complete. Students are awarded journeyman status as well as an associate degree.
Students may be required to buy their own tools.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
North Seattle College
- Watch Technology
West Side Area
Skagit Valley College
- Manufacturing Technology