CNC Operator/Programmer Short-Term Certificate

The CNC Operator/Programmer short term certificate prepares students for employment as entry-level operators and technicians in the manufacturing industry. The program provides applied skills in precision measurement, blueprint reading, process planning, quality control, set-up, and operation of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines for current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. This program introduces students to manual data programming for both the mill and lathe. The program emphasizes a combination of theory with hands-on practical application necessary for successful employment.

Note that AAS degree, certificate, and short-term certificate programs are not designed to be transfer programs.

Requirements

Area I: Written Composition

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts

Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics

Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

Area V: General Education Core, Technical Concentration, and Electives (18 Credit Hours)

ADM 110Blueprint Reading

3

CNC 112CNC Turning

3

CNC 113CNC Milling

3

CNC 139Basic Computer Numerical Control

3

ILT 182Quality Practices & Measuremnt

3

ILT 282Lean Techniques & Advanced Measurement

3

Suggested Course Sequence

The courses required for the CNC Operator/Programmer short-term certificate will only be offered in 8-week min-terms. Students may start at the beginning of mini-term except for summer semester.

Mini Term 1

ADM 110Blueprint Reading

3

CNC 139Basic Computer Numerical Control

3

ILT 182Quality Practices & Measuremnt

3

Mini Term 2

CNC 112CNC Turning

3

CNC 113CNC Milling

3

ILT 282Lean Techniques & Advanced Measurement

3