CNC Machinist, CC

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(CCNC0)

Minimum Credits: 30

Tuition Hours: 40

Class Hours: 640

The Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Machinist Certificate teaches the skills needed to enter the workforce and be successful in today’s manufacturing industry. Skills include proficiency in manual metal working machines including vertical mills, lathes, surface grinders and drill presses. The CNC portion of the curriculum gives students fundamental and advanced knowledge of programming skills on milling machines and turning centers. Students also learn about precision measuring tools, the Machinery’s Handbook, lean manufacturing concepts and computer aided drafting. Graduates will be qualified to seek gainful employment as a Machinist, CNC Machinist/Programmer or Toolmaker.

Gainful Employment Information for this program can be found at http://www.kirtland.edu/static/gainful-employment/CCNC0Gedt/Gedt.html

Computer Numeric Control Programming - 9 credits

Engineering Design Technology - 6 credits

EDT 11000 CADD 3 cr.
EDT 13000 Fundamentals of MasterCAM 3 cr.

Mechatronics - 2 credits

MEC 10901 Precision Measuring Tools 2 cr.

Metal Machining - 13 credits

Program Credits: 30

Suggested Sequencing of Courses

Semester 1 (Fall) 12 credits

EDT 11000 CADD 3 cr.
MEC 10901 Precision Measuring Tools 2 cr.
MPT 11000 Machine Theory and Operation I 4 cr.
MPT 12000 CNC Machining I 3 cr.

Semester 2 (Winter) 12 credits

EDT 13000 Fundamentals of MasterCAM 3 cr.
MPT 11100 Machine Theory and Operation II 4 cr.
MPT 12100 CNC Machining II 3 cr.
MPT 12300 Machinery’s Handbook 2 cr.

Semester 3 (Summer) 6 credits

MPT 11200 Practical Problems in Machine Tools 3 cr.
MPT 12200 Advanced CNC Techniques 3 cr.
Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 705-3600.