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Manufacturing,Engineering, and Advanced Technologies - 24NH - NIMS Level I CNC Operator/Setup Technician

Program Overview

Catalog Description

This certificate program provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities for entry level employment in the field of Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining as a CNC Mill or Lathe Operator and/or Setup technician. Students will learn basic blueprint reading, metal cutting principles and tools, and the operation of modern FANUC and HAAS CNC controlled vertical machining centers and turning centers. Each student will be required to demonstrate competency based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) nationally validated skill standards. Lecture and lab time will focus on the interpersonal, technical, and employment skills necessary to succeed in the trade. Testing for the following NIMS Level I credentials will be administered during the coursework in which the student will be required to complete a performance test (producing precision parts on the machines) and/or a related theory exam: (1) Measurement, Materials and Safety, (2) Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout, (3) CNC Milling: Operations, (4) CNC Turning: Operations, (5) CNC Milling: Programming, Setup, & Operations, and (6) CNC Turning: Programming, Setup, & Operations.

Program Title

NIMS Level I CNC Op/Setup Tech

Plan Code

Manufacturing,Engineering, and Advanced Technologies - 24NH

Award Type

Certificate

Free Form Requisites

First Semester

10 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CLC120^

College Success Seminar

2

PMT110

Manufacturing Your Success

1

PMT 12

Blueprint Reading & Precision Measurement      

3

PMT114

Machining Processes I

3

EWE120

Job Readiness Skills

1

Second Semester

12 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

PMT124

Machining Processes II

3

PMT126

CNC Machining

3

PMT128

Precision Grinding

3

PMT129

EDM & Waterjet Technology or

EWE220

EWE 220  Internship I

3

Total Hours for Certificate

22

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.