Machinist/CNC Technology
Summer 2018
Start
Fall
Additional Costs
Books | $800 |
Supplies and Equipment | $2000 |
* Estimate for length of program. |
Program Description
This four-quarter evening Machinist/CNC Certificate program prepares students for employment in the machining industry. Basic manual machine operation with emphasis on the safe operation of a variety of machine tools is an integral component of this program. Students receive intensive training in both theory and application of machining skills with introduction to CAD/CAM.
Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher before proceeding to the next quarter.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Operate a variety of CNC machines.
- Set up tooling for CNC machining operations.
- Perform quality control functions to ensure part compliance with required specification.
- Interpret blueprints.
- Possess knowledge of their role as an employee and factors that are critical to the company’s success.
Career Opportunities
Most CNC machinists work in small machining shops or in manufacturing firms that produce durable goods such as metalworking and industrial machinery, aircraft parts, medical equipment, motor vehicles, or parts and components for manufactured products.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: CNC machine tool operator, machinist, CNC set-up, and CNC programmers.
Certificate - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
APLED112 | Applied Mathematics 1 | 5 |
MACH 140 | Blueprint 1 | 2 |
MACH 142 | Shop I | 8 |
MACH 143 | Machine Tools | 2 |
| 17 |
Second Quarter |
APLED113 | Introduction to Computers for Technology 2 | 2 |
MACH 141 | Machine Theory I | 2 |
MACH 150 | Blueprint II | 2 |
MACH 152 | Shop II | 8 |
| 14 |
Third Quarter |
MACH 160 | Blueprint III | 2 |
MACH 162 | Shop III | 8 |
MACH 211 | CNC Theory I | 2 |
| 12 |
Fourth Quarter |
APLED125 | Employment Preparation 1 | 3 |
MACH 151 | Machine Theory II | 2 |
MACH 212 | Shop IV | 8 |
MACH 221 | CNC Theory II | 2 |
| 15 |
58 credits are required for the Certificate |
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1 | This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the department dean. |
2 | APLED 113 may be substituted with CIS 105. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.