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36 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0258

Certificate expands beyond skills traditionally taught in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) program. Additional topics include fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers, which serve as a brain of any modern manufacturing cell. Upon completion, students will be prepared for advanced positions in CNC field.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
CAD 101Industrial Drafting and Design4
MFG 101Occupational Safety2
MFG 110Machining Overview3
MFG 135Fluid Power and Controls4
MFG 141CNC Machine Operation - NIMS4
MFG 144Introduction to CNC Programming4
MFG 165Mastercam (CAM)4
MFG 240Programmable Controllers4
Select one of the following:3
CAD 238
SolidWorks CAM
MFG 142
CNC Setup and Operations
MFG 210
Industrial Robotics and Automation
Select one of the following:4
MFG 145
Advanced CNC Programming
MFG 166
MASTERCAM Computer Aided Manufacturing II
MFG 245
Intermediate Programmable Controllers
Total Hours36

Advanced CNC Certificate Pathway

The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Advanced CNC Certificate.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester One (Spring)Hours
CAD 101 Industrial Drafting and Design 4
MFG 101 Occupational Safety 2
MFG 110 Machining Overview 3
MFG 141 CNC Machine Operation - NIMS 4
 Hours13
Semester Two (Fall)
MFG 144 Introduction to CNC Programming 4
MFG 165 Mastercam (CAM) 4
MFG 240 Programmable Controllers 4
 Hours12
Second Year
Semester One (Spring)
MFG 135 Fluid Power and Controls 4
Select one of the following: 3-4
CAD 238
SolidWorks CAM  
MFG 142
CNC Setup and Operations  
MFG 210
Industrial Robotics and Automation  
Select one of the following: 4
MFG 145
Advanced CNC Programming  
MFG 166
MASTERCAM Computer Aided Manufacturing II  
MFG 245
Intermediate Programmable Controllers  
 Hours11-12
 Total Hours36-37

Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the department chair or program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Examine OSHA safety procedures related to CNC machining.
  2. Evaluate engineering drawings to plan machining operations.
  3. Explain benefits and limitations of advanced CNC machines.
  4. Demonstrate correct setup and proper operation of CNC machines.
  5. Create complex programs to run CNC Turning and Milling Centers.
  6. Justify integration of robotics and PLC with CNC machines.
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