CT12 CNC Technology, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 54

Program Description

The CNC Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the CNC technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a CNC Technology diploma and have the qualifications of a CNC technician.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

New Program-Ready Fall and Spring Semester CNC Technology Students:

  • MCHT 1011, MCHT 1012, AND MATH 1012
  • Students who wish to enroll in additional classes are encouraged to contact the program coordinator for further advisement.

New Program-Ready Summer Semester CNC Technology Students:

  • First Semester Summer students are advised to enroll in core (general education) classes only. This schedule should include MATH 1012 when applicable. Student should be aware of the compressed nature of the summer semester (8 weeks) compared to the Fall and Spring (16 weeks).

Subsequent to the first semester, students are asked to first meet with the program advisor for recommended enrollment.

An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

Required

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment & Surface Grinding

4

AMCA 2130CNC Mill Manual Programming

5

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming

5

AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4

Specific Occupational elective(s)

6

Choose a minimum of 3 credits from 1 of the following Math Options

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

OR

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

AND

MATH 1015Geometry and Trigonometry

3

Specific Occupational Electives (Must have 3 or more credit hours)

Choose any course using the following course headings

MCHT

AMCA

WELD

IDSY

DFTG

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