Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator Certificate (25 credits)
This Career Pathway integrates conventional manufacturing techniques with computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing skills. This training is the entry point in the Manufacturing Career Pathway leading to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician program, and to a valuable career in the manufacturing engineering technology field.
In addition to technical training, you will receive a solid foundation in mathematics and computer skills. Graduates typically enter the workforce as computer numerical control (CNC) operators. With additional on-the-job experience and continued education, you can transition into CNC programming and quality control inspection.
Required Courses for this Certificate
Prerequisites: MTH20 Pre-algebra, RD30 College Reading II and WR30 Fundamentals of Composition II (or designated placement test score)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT180 | Cooperative Work Experience/Engineering | 2 |
| MET101 | Mechanical Drafting | 3 |
| MET105 | Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 1 |
| MFG116 | Metrology | 2 |
| MFG121 | Manufacturing Processes I | 4 |
| MFG122 | Manufacturing Processes II | 4 |
| MFG140 | CNC Controls | 2 |
| MTH63 | Applied Technical Math or higher | 4 |
| WR115 | Intro. to Expository Writing or higher | 3 |
| Total Credits | 25 |
(Prerequisites are courses or other educational requirement that must be completed prior to another course or before proceeding to more advance study listed on the course descriptions Web site or in the catalog)
For more details about this certificate and this career pathway see the career pathway roadmap.
Schedule of Classes
Courses may be on one of three campuses and/or online.
Instructions for viewing the schedule of classes online:
- Go to the schedule of classes (www.roguecc.edu/Schedule)
- Select the term that you plan to attend
- Enter the Course Number, Title or Instructor name or select the Category from the list.
- Press the Search button.
For example: If you are looking for WR115, type WR115 in the Course Number text box and press the Search button. If you want to see all of the classes scheduled during a specific term just select the Term and the Category. - The list of classes will display below. The names of each course link to more detailed information.
Note: Class schedule is subject to change without notice.
