Printed : 12 / 22 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 324441
As a computer numerical control technician / programmer operator , you play an important role in today ' s modern manufacturing environments . You set up and operate computer numerical controlled machine tools , working from blueprints and set-up sheets . You set up �xturing and tooling , produce and inspect parts , and edit CNC programs on CNC lathes and machining centers . As a graduate of the CNC Technician program , you ' re also prepared for a career as a jig and �xture apprentice / trainee , or a manufacturing engineering technician . With additional education and / or work experience , you may become a journey level machinist , pattern maker , mold maker , tool and die maker , CNC programmer , or machine shop foreperson / supervisor .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan will complete the CNC Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-804-301 Vocational Math A 31-420-341 Machine Tool / CNC Set-Ups 31-421-352 Blueprint Rdg / Sket-Mach 1 31-420-366 CNC / Machining Fundamentals 1 10-890-101 College 101 10-420-100 CNC Interface Methods 31-420-363 CNC Milling and G-Code 31-420-367 CNC / Machining Fundamentals 2 Semester Total
1 2 2 4 1 1 2 4
17.00
FT Median Annual Wage
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ) College transcript If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop .
With 100 % Employed in Field
All credits from the following technical diploma apply toward this program :
CNC Machinist , 314201
Second Semester
31-420-364 G-Code and CAM 10-804-302 Vocational Math B 31-420-368 CNC / Machining Fundamentals 3 31-421-362 Blueprint Rdg / Sket-Mach 2 31-420-369 CNC / Machining Fundamentals 4 31-420-365 Intro to CNC Turning 31-422-359 Metallurgy and Cutting Tools Semester Total
Third Semester
32-420-326 EDM and Waterjet Machining 32-420-336 CNC Machining Center Oper 32-420-335 CNC Turning Operation 32-420-327 3D CAM Programming 32-420-308 Inspection & Quality Control 32-420-324 CNC Machining Center Oper-Adv 32-420-325 CNC Turning Operation-Adv 32-420-322 CNC Programming Tech-Adv 32-420-323 CAM Programming Semester Total
Fourth Semester
32-420-338 Multi-Axis CNC Machining 32-420-339 Multi-Axis CAM Programming 32-420-349 Fixture & Tool Making 32-420-331 Stamping Die Construction 32-420-329 Mold Die Construction Semester Total
2 1 4 2 4 1 1
15.00
1 3 3 1 1 2 2 1 1
15.00
3 1 3 4 4
15.00
Interpret industrial / engineering drawings . Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection . Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation . Perform programming , set-up and operation of CNC machine tools .
Total Credits
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or better in 10-804-301 , Vocational Math A to enroll in 10-804-302 , Vocational Math B .
62.00
Perform advanced CNC machining operations .
10-804-301 VOCATIONAL MATH A ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers , fractions , decimals , measurement , proportions , and percent to their career . No prerequisites needed .
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