Computer Integrated Machining - CNC Lathe Operator Certificate

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The CNC Lathe Operator Certificate curriculum prepares students with the creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from a blueprint and resulting in a finished product.

Coursework may include manual machining, blueprint interpretation, advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment, basic lathe operations, precision measurement and CNC lathe set-up and operation.

The CNC Lathe Operator Certificate prepares the student for introductory work into the CNC field as a CNC operator. The student will learn basic code and operations on CNC lathes.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the CNC Operator certificate, the graduate should be able to:

Write CNC code for machined parts
Apply CNC code to operate/setup CNC lathes
Complete projects using bench grinders, power saws, lathes, and drill presses
Students completing this certificate will acquire a minimum of 2 National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Fall Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

MAC 114 Introduction to Metrology Credits: 2 ¹
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading-Machining I Credits: 2 ¹

Session 1 Credits: 4

16 Weeks Full Term

MAC 141 Machining Applications I Credits: 4 ¹

Full Term Credits: 4

Total Credits: 8

Spring Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

MAC 121 Introduction to CNC Credits: 2 ²

Session 1 Credits: 2

8 Weeks Session 2

MAC 122 CNC Turning Credits: 2 ²
MAC 180 CNC Turn: Program Set & Operator Credits: 4 ²

Session 2 Credits: 6

Total Credits: 8

Total credit hours required for certificate: 16

Program Notes:

1. Fall only
2. Spring only