This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programming, set up, and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| MACH 021 | Machine Shop | 3 |
| MACH 070 | Computer Numerical Control Programming (CNC) | 3 |
| MACH 075 | Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Software | 3 |
| TECALC 087 | Technical Calculations | 4 |
| MACH 090 | Mechanical Print Reading | 3 |
| MACH 129 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Courses: | ||
| WELD 012 | Oxy-Fuel Welding | 2 |
| OSHA 035 | Federal OSHA Outreach: General Industry Safety | 2 |
| MACH 098 | Machinist Technology Work Experience | 1-4 |
Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.
This is a Gainful Employment Program
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Categorize cutting tool geometry and cutting tool materials used in CNC machining.
- Reproduce toolpath processes used in 2D and 3D High Speed CNC machining operations.
- Implement acceptable procedures employed in CNC job planning, tooling, selection, and programming.
- Predict the appropriate CAM toolpath operations used in CNC machining.