Computer Numerical Control - Advanced Certificate

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Program Code: CTA.35864

As a CNC Machine Tool Programmer/Operator, you will use computer driven machine tools such as lathes, mills, lasers, water jet, wire and/or sinker electrical discharge machines, tube benders, punches, brakes, and grinders to shape materials to precise dimensions. Although some programmer/operators can work with a wide variety of CNC machine tools, most specialize in one or two types. Specific duties may include: studying blueprints or sketches; building tooling, jigs, or fixtures; programming and editing; machine work pieces; inspecting and certifying product for dimensional accuracy; and light duty repair and maintenance of the CNC machine. Many of the CNC courses listed below require prior basic machine tool work experience and/or high school or skill center classes in basic machine tools.

Fall First Year:

DRF 121 - Blueprint Reading Credits: 3
SKDR 101 can be taken in place of DRF 121
MS 113 - Introduction to Machining Processes Credits: 2
SKTR 113 can be taken in place of MS 113
MTH 119W - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 4
SKMA 103 or any approved Intermediate Algebra course can be taken in place of MTH 119W

Total Semester Credits: 9

Winter First Year:

CAD 120 - Introduction to CAM Credits: 3
SKCA 120 can be taken in place of CAD 120
DRF 128 - Geometric Tolerancing Credits: 2
SKDR 128 can be taken in place of DRF 128
MS 181W - Machine Tools I Credits: 4
SKTR 181W can be taken in place of MS 181W

Total Semester Credits: 9

Fall Second Year:

CNC 162 - Computer Numerical Control Theory Credits: 4
SKCN 162 can be taken in place of CNC 162
MS 120 - Machinery's Handbook Credits: 3
SKTR 183 can be taken in place MS 120
MS 182 - Machine Tools II Credits: 4
SKTR 182 can be taken in place of MS 182

Total Semester Credits: 11

Winter Second Year:

CNC 216 - CNC with Machining Applications Credits: 4
SKCN 216 can be taken in place of CNC 216
CNC 225 - Mastercam Credits: 4
SKCN 225 can be taken in place of CNC 225

Total Semester Credits: 8

Fall Third Year:

CNC 260 - CNC Multi Axis Credits: 4
SKCN 260 can be taken in place of CNC 260

Total Semester Credits: 4

Winter Third Year:

CNC 285W - Computer Numerical Control Capstone Credits: 4
SKCN 285W can be taken in place of CNC 285W

Total Semester Credits: 4

Total Credits: 45

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or higher is required in all courses for the certificate.
CAD 120 (or SKCA 120 ) and CNC 225 (or SKCN 225 ) are Key courses and must be completed within 5 years of completing certificate. Failure to complete within the stated time frame will require you to repeat this course. See Graduation Requirements .