CNC Machine Operator/Programmer

One-Year Embedded Technical Diploma

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The CNC Machine Operator/Programmer Embedded Technical Diploma prepares learners for CNC machine setups and operations.  With a flex lab format, individuals can attend when it is convenient for them.  Students can also take advantage of the nationally recognized National Institute of Manufacturing Standards (NIMS) certification process as they complete the program.

Upon successful completion of this technical diploma, students will be able to:

  • Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
  • Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
  • Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
  • Perform advanced machine tool equipment set-up and operation
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
804-315 Trade Math 1
449-300 Safety for General Industry 1
421-310 Print Reading for Manufacturing 1
444-331 Blueprint Reading 2 1
422-310 Metrology Fundamentals 1
422-311 Metrology Inspection 1
444-332 Layout & Benchwork 1
420-314 Semi-Precision Operations 1
420-312 Lathe Fundamentals 1 1
420-313 Lathe Fundamentals 2 1
420-310 Milling Fundamentals 1 1
420-311 Milling Fundamentals 2 1
420-315 Turning Setup 1 1
420-316 Turning Setup 2 1
420-317 Milling Setup 1 1
420-318 Milling Setup 2 1
 Credits16
Semester 2
804-308 Shop Mathematics II 2
444-335 CNC Mill Fundamentals 1
444-336 CNC Lathe Fundamentals 1
444-340 CNC Turning Operations 1 1
444-341 CNC Turning Operations 2 1
444-344 CNC Milling Operations 1 1
444-345 CNC Milling Operations 2 1
444-334 CNC G-Code Programming for Lathes 1
444-333 CNC G-Code Programming for Mills 1
444-342 CNC Turning Programming 1 1
444-346 CNC Milling Programming 1 1
420-320 Fixtures and Tooling - Mills 1
420-321 Fixtures and Tooling - Lathes 1
420-325 Machining Calculations 1
422-312 Metrology Gauging/SPC 1
606-310 GD&T Interpretations 1
 Credits17
 Total Credits33

General Education Courses in the Program:

804-315Trade Math 1
804-308Shop Mathematics II2