CNC Specialist - Technical Certificate of Credit

The CNC Specialist TCC program is designed for those participants who choose to increase their knowledge of Machine Tool Technology in CNC applications. The CNC Specialist TCC consists of a sequence of courses that prepares a graduate for entry-level employment in CNC machining. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a certificate in CNC Specialist.

Length of Program
A minimum of 41 credit hours (590 contact hours) is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 3 - 4 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a CNC machinist/operator or in related employment.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is not required. However, a student must be a graduate of the Machine Tool diploma or have a minimum of (3) years education to enter CNC Specialist Program.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

Curriculum

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

MCA 211 CNC Fundamentals 7
MCA 213 CNC Mill Manual Programming 8
MCA 215 CNC Lathe Manual Programming 8
MCA 217 CNC Practical Applications 6
MCA 219 CAD/CAM Programming 7
XXX xxx Elective 5