Machining Level 1-CNC Turning, SC
Program Description
The Skills Certificate, Machining Level 1 - CNC Turning: Operations and Programming, will introduce students to computer numerical control (CNC) lathe operations, program formats, and machine setups. G and M codes, control functions, the letter address system, and math issues related to CNC lathes are included. Students will program, set-up and produce a variety of CNC lathe projects. This skills certificate will prepare students to take four credentialing exams: 1) Materials, Measurement, and Safety, 2) Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, 3) CNC Turning-Operations, and 4) CNC Turning Programming, Setup, and Operations through the National Institute for Metalworking (NIMS) machining level 1, an 11-part series of tests for entry-level positions. Students must pass all coursework with a score of 70% or higher.
This program is not eligible for financial aid. However, it may be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MTT 101 or MTT 261 | Introduction to Machine Shop or Machine Projects | 3 |
| MTT 105 | Machine Shop I | 3 |
| MTT 230 | Computer Numerical Control I | 4 |
| MTT 292 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing I | 4 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 14 | |
Program Requirements
Skills Certificates can consist of a single course or a short set of courses that provide training for entry-level positions or career advancement. These short-term certificates may also prepare students to take state, national and/or industry-recognized certifications or licensing exams.
Skills certificates are awarded upon completion of coursework and marked on a student's transcripts at the end of the semester. Students cannot declare a skills certificate as one's major. Skills Certificates are not eligible for Financial Aid.
To earn a skills certificate, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| MTT 101 | Introduction to Machine Shop | 3 |
| or MTT 261 | Machine Projects | |
| MTT 105 | Machine Shop I | 3 |
| MTT 230 | Computer Numerical Control I | 4 |
| MTT 292 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing I | 4 |
| Total Units | 14 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the certificate will:
PSLO1: Write ISO standard G-Code programs for CNC turning operations.
PSLO2: Set-up, operate, and produce a finished product using CNC lathe equipment.
PSLO3: Employ appropriate workplace skills, including the application of personal and mechanical safety measures for CNC lathe equipment.
