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CNC Specialist
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
William Blackledge
706-771-4105
Augusta Campus - Building 700
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Two to Three Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
41 |
Program Description
The CNC Specialist certificate program is designed for anyone possessing experience in the Machine Tool field to quickly gain the skills necessary for upgrading to the CNC job market. This program will provide knowledge of Computer Numerical Control basics, fundamentals, programming, and operation as well as, CAD/CAM programming. Successful completion of the Machine Tool Technology diploma or High School or GED graduation with a minimum of 3 years machinist’s level experience is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are employable as CNC machine operators. Opportunities are numerous for this field in the CRSA. This program is a result of the increasing demand for skilled CNC machine operators in manufacturing and the metal working industry. Most jobs in this field provide security, excellent pay, and benefits.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| Occupational Courses |
36 |
| MCA |
211 |
CNC Fundamentals |
7 |
| MCA |
213 |
Mill Manual |
8 |
| MCA |
215 |
CNC Lathe Manual Programming |
8 |
| MCA |
217 |
CNC Practical Applications |
6 |
| MCA |
219 |
CAD/CAM Programming |
7 |
| Occupational Electives |
5 |
| MCH |
109 |
Lathe Operations I |
6 |
| MCH |
115 |
Mill Operations II |
6 |
| MCH |
152 |
Industrial Machine Applications |
6 |
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