Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician Certificate (51-52 credits)
This one-year certificate integrates conventional manufacturing techniques with computer numerical control (CNC) manufacturing skills. Computer aided drafting (CAD) is used as a basic tool in the manufacturing engineering process. In addition to technical training, you will receive a solid education in mathematics, along with human relations and computer skills courses.
Graduates typically enter the workforce as computer numerical control (CNC) technicians or computer aided design drafters. With additional on-the-job experience, this training facilitates movement into fields such as quality control inspector and CNC programmer. This certificate completes the first-year requirements for Rogue’s Manufacturing and Engineering Technology AAS degree program.
CNC Operator (25 credits) plus:
Prerequisites: MTH20 Pre-algebra, RD30 College Reading II and WR30 Fundamentals of Composition II (or designated placement test score), approved 3-4 credit computer science class CS120 or above (or proficiency).
Required Courses for this Certificate
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MET104 | Applied Shop Practices or MTH112 Elementary Functions | 3-4 |
| MET121 | CAD I: Mechanical | 3 |
| MET122 | CAD II: Mechanical | 3 |
| MET160 | Materials and Metallurgy | 3 |
| MFG101 | Introduction to Manufacturing | 3 |
| MFG114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 2 |
| MFG123 | Manufacturing Processes III | 4 |
| MFG241 | CNC Programming | 4 |
| PSY101 | Psychology of Human Relations or | |
| BT101 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 51-52 |
(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)
