Computer Numerical Control Operator/Programmer, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the CNC Operator certificate, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge and training for entry-level positions in a variety of industries including machine shops, metal fabrication shops, tool and die shops, mold shops, industrial maintenance or millwright positions, and apprenticeships in these fields. The student will demonstrate the safe and proper set up and operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools. In addition to machine operation, the student will create and troubleshoot G & M Code programs. The student will demonstrate his or her ability to apply mathematics, problem solving skills, and machining techniques to the automated manufacturing process.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Use computer aided drafting (CAD) programs to generate digital models.
  2. Safely setup and run computerized machine tools.
  3. Generate and troubleshoot G&M code programs by hand.
  4. Apply mathematical concepts to solve machining problems.
  5. Use computers to generate machine readable code for computerized machine tools.
  6. Use manufacture's published data to calculate machining feed rates and spindle speeds for automated machine tools.

Core Requirements

Complete 18 units

E TECH 012

Computer-Aided Drafting

3

E TECH 022

Three Dimensional Modeling

3

MECH 074A

Computer Numerical Controlled Machining I

3

MECH 074B

Computer Numerical Controlled Machining II

3

MECH 076A

Computer Aided Machining I

3

MECH 076B

Computer Aided Machining II

3

Minimum Units Required: 18

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

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