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CNC Machine Tool Operator, Certificate

This certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in CNC facilities as a CNC Machine Operator. CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machine Operators work in machine shops as programmers and operators of CNC machine shop equipment, in quality control or technical sales of machine shop equipment and supplies, and as apprentices in the CNC machinist or millwright trades.

Required Courses

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
DRAF 160Machining Graphics

3
MFRG 160Basic Machining

3
MFRG 168CNC Setup & Operations

4
MFRG 169Intro to CNC Programming

4
MATT 133Technical Mathematics I

4
Technical Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:21-22

CNC Technical Electives

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
DRAF 162Technology in Advanced Manufacturing

3
MFRG 170Applied Cnc Programming

4
MFRG 200Industrial Tech Mgt and Quality

3

Total Credit Hours: 21-22