CNC Machining Training & Certification Programs

CNC Machining 1

Program Description

The CNC Machining 1 program is designed to prepare veterans, transitioning service members, and other students to become well-rounded entry level CNC machinists with upward mobility potential. The curriculum is a combination of machining theory and extensive hands-on training. The duration of the training is 640 hours and completed on an accelerated 16-week schedule. The complete program includes five basic courses: Immerse to Learn, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, CNC Milling and CNC Lathe. College credit is not awarded for this program, rather it is designed as a program of study around industry recognized credentials based on skills needed for a career in machining. This program is designed as an accelerated program of study culminating in industry recognized advanced manufacturing credentials which test the retention and application of the skills needed for a career in machining. Maximum enrollment per semester is 40 students. The teacher student ratio is 1:5. 

Program Mission

FROM FRONTLINE TO PRODUCTION LINE^®

To provide classroom instruction and hands on training on state of the art equipment required to developed well-rounded entry level skilled machinists and CAD/CAM programmers. Students are provided opportunities to earn industry recognized certifications to prepare them for gainful employment as certified CNC machinists or CAD/CAM programmers. 

Program Objectives

Upon completion of machining program the student will successfully operate and qualify to all required machining standards in Machining, Measurement, Materials and Safety, Job Planning, Bench work and Layout, Grinding, Computer Numerical Control, and CAD/CAM. 

Graduation Requirements

To complete this program the student must attend at least 544 hours of the scheduled hours of instruction and maintain an 80% average on assigned quizzes or tests. 

Total Clock Hours

The complete program of five basic courses is 640 hours.

A final exam is administered at the end of the semester.

Internships are not required.

CNC Machining 2

Program Description

The CNC Machining 2 program is designed to prepare students to become intermediate level CNC machinists with upward mobility potential. The curriculum is a combination of a review of machining theory and extensive hands-on training. The duration of the training is 640 hours and will be completed on a 16-week schedule. The complete program includes three intermediate courses: intermediate multi-axis, intermediate CAD/CAM, and Metrology. College credit is not awarded for this program, rather it is designed as a program of study around industry recognized credentials based on skills needed for a career in machining. This program is designed as an accelerated course of study culminating in industry recognized advanced manufacturing credentials which test the retention and application of the skills needed for a career in machining. Maximum enrollment per semester is 6 students. The teacher student ratio is 1:6. 

Program Mission

To provide classroom instruction and hands on training on state-of-the-art equipment required to developed well-rounded intermediate level machinists and CAD/CAM programmers. Students are provided opportunities to earn industry recognized certifications to prepare them for gainful employment as a certified CNC machinists or CAD/CAM programmers. 

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the program the student will successfully operate and qualify to all required machining standards in 3 and 4-axis, Internal Boring, Intermediate CAD/CAM, Metrology. 

Graduation Requirements

To complete this program the student must attend at least 544 hours of the scheduled hours of instruction and maintain an 80% average on assigned quizzes and tests. 

Total Clock Hours

The complete Machining II program of five basic courses is 640 hours.

A final exam is administered at the end of the semester.

Internships are not required.

CNC Machining 3

Program Description

The CNC Machining 3 program is designed to prepare students to become multi-axis CNC machinists with upward mobility potential. The curriculum is a combination of machining theory, multi-axis programming, and extensive hands-on training. The duration of the training is 640 hours over a 16-week schedule. The complete program includes three advanced courses: Advanced Multi-Axis, Advanced CAD/CAM, and Advanced Metrology. College credit is not awarded for this program, rather it is designed as a program of study around industry recognized credentials based on skills needed for a career in machining. This program is designed as an accelerated course of study culminating in industry recognized advanced manufacturing credentials which test the retention and application of the skills needed for a career in machining. Maximum enrollment per semester is 4 students. The teacher student ratio is 1:4. 

Program Mission

To provide classroom instruction and hands on training on state-of-the-art equipment required to developed well-rounded advanced level machinists and CAD/CAM programmers. Students are provided opportunities to earn industry recognized certifications to prepare them for gainful employment as a certified CNC machinists or CAD/CAM programmers. 

Program Objectives

Upon completion of Machining 3 program the student will successfully operate and qualify to all required machining standards in 3+2 and 5-axis, Live Tooling, Advanced CAD/CAM, Advanced Metrology. 

Graduation Requirements

To complete this program the student must attend at least 544 hours of the scheduled hours of instruction and maintain an 80% average on assigned quizzes and tests. 

Total Clock Hours

The completion of the program is 640 hours.

A final exam is administered at the end of the semester.

Internships are not required.