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CNC Specialist, TCC (CS51) Technical Certificate of Credit
The CNC Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program provides training for graduates to gain employment as CNC machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC Fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Program Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be proficient in fundamental CNC operations, manual mill programming, manual lathe programming, practical CNC applications, and CAD/CAM programming.
Careers: Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators; CNC Machine Tool Technicians
Length of Program: 2 Terms
Admission Requirements:
Program Requirements:
- Students applying for the CNC Specialist TCC must be a graduate of the Precision Machining and Manufacturing Diploma or Degree program OR must have three to five years experience at the machinist level.
| Occupational Courses | 22 |
|---|---|
| AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals
Pre-requisite(s): MCHT 1011 or IDSY 1161 Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include: safety, Computer Numerical Control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction to programming of CNC machinery, introduction to CAD/CAM. |
4 |
| AMCA 2130CNC Mill Programming
Co-requisite(s): AMCA 2110 Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines. Topics include: safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, program run and editing of programs. |
5 |
| AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Programming
Weekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 3 Lab 2 - 4 Lab 3 - 0 Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): AMCA 2110 Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) Lathes. Topics include: safety, calculations for programming, program codes and structure, program run and editing of programs. |
5 |
| AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications
Pre-requisite(s): AMCA 2110, AMCA 2130, AMCA 2150 Provides additional instruction in part holding and fixture design. Students will also gain additional experience in print-to-part development of CNC programming. Topics include: safety, fixture design and manufacturing, and CNC part manufacturing. |
4 |
| AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming
Co-requisite(s): AMCA 2110 Emphasizes the development of skills in computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). The student will design and program parts to be machined on computer numerical controlled machines. Topics include: hardware and software, drawing manipulations, tool path generation, program posting, and program downloading. |
4 |
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The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
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