Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer Microcredential

Program Description

This microcredential consists of five courses which include:

Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing or AutoCAD

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

 Intro to CNC Programming

CNC Operator

Mastercam

 

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the CNC Programmer microcredential, students will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

• Understand how to read a blueprint and inspect a part to a blueprint
• Demonstrate how to design two parts that fit together taking into consideration the cost to manufacture the parts
• Demonstrate set-up and safe operation of a CNC machine
• Create, enter and debug a program for a CNC machine
• Create and control CAM generated tool paths

Employment Potential:

This microcredential prepares students to be ready to enter the workforce as an entry level CNC Operator or entry level CNC Programmer.