CNC Machinist, Certificate of Achievement
CNC Machinist, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in CNC Machinist prepares students to develop the core technical skills necessary to meet the needs and challenges within the various manufacturing industries. Students will integrate and apply concepts from the areas from advanced manufacturing using the most modern software and hardware to provide a good environment for learning. This COA includes the introduction to CAD/CAM software and g code programming, as well as use of general manufacturing process technology that gives students access to industrial tools and technologies found in the industry.
Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for careers in a variety of occupations related to multiple career pathway opportunities in manufacturing, specifically as a CNC machinist or a manufacturing quality inspector.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MT V06 | CNC Machining II | 2 |
| MT V07 | CNC Machining III | 2 |
| MT V18 | Manufacturing Projects and Applications | 2 |
| MT V35 | Production Machining and Tooling Design Techniques | 3 |
| DRFT V50 | Flexible Manufacturing Applications: Computer Assisted Drafting CAD/Computer Assisted Machining CAM | 3 |
| Total Units for the Certificate | 12 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Units/Hours | |
| MT V06 | CNC Machining II | 2 |
| MT V07 | CNC Machining III | 2 |
| MT V18 | Manufacturing Projects and Applications | 2 |
| MT V35 | Production Machining and Tooling Design Techniques | 3 |
| DRFT V50 | Flexible Manufacturing Applications: Computer Assisted Drafting CAD/Computer Assisted Machining CAM | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 12 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 12 | |
NOTE- plan of study begins in Spring semester to allow prerequisites to be completed in Fall semester.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Develop and validate CNC programs using Mastercam (2D milling, 3D milling, Dynamic toolpaths, and 2D turning) to generate accurate toolpaths and production-ready G-code in accordance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
- Setup, operate, and troubleshoot CNC machining systems by applying print interpretation, GDT principles, fixturing strategies, tooling selection, and Haas control operation to manufacture conforming parts across mill and lathe platforms.
- Plan and execute multi-process production workflows by integrating machining operations (e.g., mill-to-lathe or lathe-to-mill), implementing effective workholding solutions, conducting in-process inspection, and ensuring dimensional compliance in a production environment.