Machinist/CNC Technology

Information for the program you selected is currently unavailable. For program information, please contact one of the following:

Spokane Community College (SCC) Programs:

  • If you are seeking specific program information you may wish to contact one of the counselors available by department at: Transfer Center Counseling at (509) 533-8037; Multicultural Center Counseling at (509) 533-7032; Health Science Counseling at (509) 533-8622; Business Division Counseling at (509) 533-7195; Professional Technical, Business, and Environmental Science Counseling at (509) 533-7038.
  • For general information regarding Spokane Community College, please call for information at: (509) 533-7000 or email: SCCInfo@scc.spokane.edu.
  • To report a problem with a link, please contact the SCC Help Desk at (509) 533-8899.

Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) Programs:

  • For academic advising, please contact the program department, or call the SFCC Counseling department at (509) 533-3525.
  • For general information regarding Spokane Falls Community College, please call our information line at: 509-533-3500 or 888-509-7944 or email: sfccinfo@spokanefalls.edu

Spring 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Additional Costs

Books$800
Supplies and Equipment$2000
* Estimate for length of program.

Program Description

Machinist/CNC Technology AAS Degree: The Machinist/CNC Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment in the manufacturing industry. The first year of the program will focus on skills used in a modern machine shop: machine shop math, blueprint reading, and conventional machine tool theory and lab. The last year offers advanced conventional machining and specialized training in CNC theory with introduction to CAD/CAM and procedures in quality control.
Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher before proceeding to the next quarter.

Machinist/CNC Certificate: 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Operate a variety of CNC machines.
  2. Set up tooling for CNC machining operations.
  3. Perform quality control functions to ensure part compliance with required specification.
  4. Interpret blueprints.
  5. 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.