Overview
Offered at the Augusta campus
Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
Length of Program: |
One to Two Terms |
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
20 |
Program Description: The CNC Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program 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.
Employment Opportunities: Some machinists, often called production machinists, may produce large quantities of one part, especially parts requiring the use of complex operations and great precision. Many modern machine tools are computer numerically controlled (CNC). CNC machines, following a computer program, control the cutting tool speed, change dull tools, and perform all necessary cuts to create a part. Frequently, machinists work with computer control programmers to determine how the automated equipment will cut a part. Some machinists train in CNC programming and write basic programs themselves.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Day Program, Fall Start
PROGRAM NAME: CNC Specialist Certificate
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Augusta Day Program, Summer Start
PROGRAM NAME: CNC Specialist
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester