CNC Specialist Certificate Program

CS51 - 201712

Program Description

The CNC Specialist technical certificate of credit provides training for graduates to gain employment as CNC machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC Fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Specific Admissions Requirements

Students must have completed the Precision Machining & Manufacturing degree or diploma program.

Program Length & Availability

2 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 22 Hours

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

AMCA 2130CNC Mill Programming

5

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Programming

5

AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications

4

AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4

Total Credit Hours: 22

Graduation Plan

Semester One

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

AMCA 2130CNC Mill Programming

5

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Programming

5

Total Credit Hours:14

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications

4

AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 22

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.