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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: $ 12,778, Books: $ 1,484, Supplies: $ 50 Total Approximate Costs $ 14,312
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This program is partially eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 324441
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
31804304- 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 31420365- Intro to CNC Turning 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 31804305- Vocational Math B 1 31420368- CNC / Machining Fundamentals 3 4 31420370- CNC Turning and G-Code 1
8 Week 2 31422359- Metallurgy and Cutting Tools 1 31421362- Blueprint Rdg / Sket-Mach 2 2 31420369- CNC / Machining Fundamentals 4 4
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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