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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer - Machine Tool Technology Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Learn how to program CNC equipment.   Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

Before you can enroll in this program, you must have two years of experience as a manual machinist or CNC operator or have taken MAC 110.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Entry-level employment as CNC programmers and operators.

Academic Options:  Continue your studies by completing the Machine Tool Technology - AAS Degree.

Locations:  Downtown Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-7134,  Lead Faculty: 206-7132

REQUIRED COURSES
Students must meet the Reading Requirement.

General Education Requirement

Communication Requirement

3

Subtotal

3

Course #

Course Title

Credits

Required Core Courses

MAC 150

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming I

4

MAC 155

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Mill Programming II

4

MAC 160

Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Lathe Programming

4

MAC 257

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) I

4

MAC 258

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) II

4

MAC 259

Computer Aided Machining (CAM) III: Solid Modeling

4

Subtotal

24

Required Support Courses

CAD 172

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3

GTM 105

Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Subtotal

6

Total

33