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Machine Tool - CNC Technician - Technical Diploma
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 fixturing 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 fixture 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 .
Delivery
Day
Full-time Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 11,942 , Books : $ 1,049 , Supplies : $ 50 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,041
Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )
Requirements for Program Entry
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 .
Program Outcomes
Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop . 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 . Perform advanced CNC machining operations .
Curriculum
Students following the study plan will complete the CNC Technician technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester |
8 Week 1 |
10804301 - Vocational Math A |
1 |
31420341 - Machine Tool / CNC Set-Ups |
2 |
31421352 - Blueprint Rdg / Sket-Mach 1 |
2 |
31420366 - CNC / Machining Fundamentals 1 |
4 |
8 Week 2 |
10890101 - College 101 |
1 |
10420100 - CNC Interface Methods |
1 |
31420363 - CNC Milling and G-Code |
2 |
31420367 - CNC / Machining Fundamentals 2 4
Semester Total 17
Second Semester |
8 Week 1 |
31420364 - G-Code and CAM |
2 |
31422359 - Metallurgy and Cutting Tools |
1 |
10804302 - Vocational Math B |
1 |
31420368 - CNC / Machining Fundamentals 3 |
4 |
8 Week 2 |
31421362 - Blueprint Rdg / Sket-Mach 2 |
2 |
31420369 - CNC / Machining Fundamentals 4 |
4 |
31420365 - Intro to CNC Turning |
1 |
Semester Total 15
Third Semester |
8 Week 1 |
32420336 - CNC Machining Center Oper |
3 |
32420335 - CNC Turning Operation |
3 |
32420308 - Inspection & Quality Control |
1 |
32420323 - CAM Programming |
1 |
8 Week 2 |
32420326 - EDM and Waterjet Machining |
1 |
32420327 - 3D CAM Programming |
1 |
32420324 - CNC Machining Center Oper-Adv |
2 |
32420325 - CNC Turning Operation-Adv |
2 |
32420322 - CNC Programming Tech-Adv |
1 |
Semester Total 15
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 32420338 - Multi-Axis CNC Machining 3 32420339 - Multi-Axis CAM Programming 1 32420349 - Fixture & Tool Making 3
8 Week 2 |
32420331 - Stamping Die Construction |
4 |
32420329 - Mold Die Construction |
4 |
Semester Total 15
Total Credits 62
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 .
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