Machinist/CNC Technology

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

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

  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.

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

APLED112Applied Mathematics 15
MACH 140Blueprint 1 2
MACH 142Shop I 8
MACH 143Machine Tools 2
17

Second Quarter

APLED113Introduction to Computers for Technology 22
MACH 141Machine Theory I 2
MACH 150Blueprint II 2
MACH 152Shop II 8
14

Third Quarter

MACH 160Blueprint III 2
MACH 162Shop III 8
MACH 211CNC Theory I 2
12

Fourth Quarter

APLED125Employment Preparation 13
MACH 151Machine Theory II 2
MACH 212Shop IV 8
MACH 221CNC Theory II 2
15
58 credits are required for the Certificate
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the department dean.
2APLED 113 may be substituted with CIS 105.

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.