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Machining for Warriors

CNC Machining Training & Certification Programs

Workshops for Warriors offers three machining programs 
4

Month Program

50

Potential Credentials

5

Courses

640

Hours Each Program

Smiling male machining student at Workshops For Warriors

CNC Machining 1

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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Changing Veterans Lives Through Machining

I absolutely love it. I love manufacturing things. I love running the machines. Seeing something go from a concept to something that you hold in your hand – I love doing that.”

- Andy Nichols, Machining 1 Graduate

CNC Machining 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Antoinette was a machining student at Workshops For Warriors

I would ask the instructors questions over and over again, and they never got irritated or annoyed. And now my confidence is through the roof from being here."

- Dejon Thomas, Machining 1 Graduate
Joe working at machine at Workshops For Warriors

CNC Machining 3

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
The completion of the program is 640 hours. A final exam is administered at the end of the semester. Internships are not required.
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Machining Courses Offered

  • Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD): SOLIDWORKS
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): MASTERCAM
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): CNC LATHE
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): CNC MILLING
  • Immerse2Learn
  • Precision Measurement Tools
  • Intermediate Multi-Axis CNC
  • Intermediate CAD/CAM
  • Metrology
  • Advanced Multi-Axis CNC
  • Advanced CAD/CAM
  • Advanced Metrology

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Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capital Oaks Dr., #400  Sacramento,  CA  95833, P.O.  Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798, www.bppe.ca.gov,  toll free telephone number (888) 370-7589 Fax (916) 263-1897.

A student, or any member of the public, may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling toll free (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet web site www.bppe.ca.gov.

This project is funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the City of San Diego.

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