One-Year Embedded Technical Diploma
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The CNC Machine Operator/Programmer Embedded Technical Diploma (34 credits) 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
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 421-310 | Print Reading for Manufacturing | 1 |
| 422-310 | Metrology Fundamentals | 1 |
| 420-312 | Lathe Fundamentals 1 | 1 |
| 420-310 | Milling Fundamentals 1 | 1 |
| 444-332 | Layout & Benchwork | 1 |
| 420-314 | Semi-Precision Operations | 1 |
| 444-336 | CNC Lathe Fundamentals | 1 |
| 444-335 | CNC Mill Fundamentals | 1 |
| 444-340 | CNC Turning Operations 1 | 1 |
| 444-344 | CNC Milling Operations 1 | 1 |
| 420-315 | Turning Setup 1 | 1 |
| 420-317 | Milling Setup 1 | 1 |
| 444-338 | Manufacturing Support Systems | 1 |
| 444-346 | CNC Milling Programming 1 | 1 |
| 444-342 | CNC Turning Programming 1 | 1 |
| 804-315 | Trade Math | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 444-331 | Blueprint Reading 2 | 1 |
| 422-311 | Metrology Inspection | 1 |
| 420-313 | Lathe Fundamentals 2 | 1 |
| 420-311 | Milling Fundamentals 2 | 1 |
| 420-316 | Turning Setup 2 | 1 |
| 420-318 | Milling Setup 2 | 1 |
| 444-334 | CNC G-Code Programming for Lathes | 1 |
| 444-333 | CNC G-Code Programming for Mills | 1 |
| 422-312 | Metrology Gauging/SPC | 1 |
| 444-341 | CNC Turning Operations 2 | 1 |
| 444-345 | CNC Milling Operations 2 | 1 |
| 606-310 | GD&T Interpretations | 1 |
| 420-325 | Machining Calculations | 1 |
| 420-320 | Fixtures and Tooling - Mills | 1 |
| 420-321 | Fixtures and Tooling - Lathes | 1 |
| 444-356 | CNC Internship | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
General Education Courses in the Program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 804-315 | Trade Math | 1 |