CNC Machining and Inspection, AAS

This program will provide students with training, hands-on experience, and certificates for CNC machining, CAD/CAM, and tight tolerance inspection work. Graduates will obtain an AAS degree, along with several different certificates from industry and institutions. 

90 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 20,405

  • Resident Tuition: $ 12,522*
  • Technology Fees $ 1,170
  • General Student Fees: $ 813**
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 500 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 5,400*** (course fees, materials)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition

*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives). Any prerequisites required prior to the entry of the program will be listed separately.

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

***Any special info about program costs or expenses.

****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Set up and operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) lathes and mills 

PLO 2 - Design and program in a CAD/CAM environment

PLO 3 - Inspect CNC machined parts to print specifications

PLO 4 - Reverse engineer pre-existing parts to create high tolerance prints

PLO 5 - Engage in creative and critical thinking to overcome obstacles in manufacturing

PLO 6 - Demonstrate effective use of communication and time management skills to complete individual and group projects under strict deadlines

Program Requirements

General Education

WR 115Introduction to College Composition

4

MTH 098Math Literacy

5

Or

MTH 025Basic Mathematics Applications

3

 

Human Relations - choose one course from list

3-4

WR: See Footnote 1.

MTH: See Footnote 2.

List of accepted Human Relations Courses

Program Core Courses

CNC 111Introduction to CNC Operator

3

CNC 111LLab for Introduction to CNC Operator

2

CNC 112Introduction to 3D Modeling for Machinists

3

CNC 112LLab for Introduction to 3D Modeling for Machinists

1

CNC 113Introduction to Production Inspection

3

CNC 113LLab for Introduction to production inspection

1

CNC 121Basic CNC Lathe/Mill Operation and production

3

CNC 121LLab for Basic CNC Lathe/Mill Operation and Production

2

CNC 122Introduction to CAM Toolpaths

3

CNC 122LLab for Introduction to CAM Toolpaths

1

CNC 123Inspection 2

3

CNC 123LLab for Inspection 2

1

CNC 131Basic CNC lathe/Mill Projects

3

CNC 131LLab for Basic CNC lathe/Mill Projects

2

CNC 132CAD/CAM CNC Lathe/Mill Projects

3

CNC 132LLab for CAD/CAM CNC Lathe/Mill Projects

1

CNC 133Inspection 3

3

CNC 133LLab for Inspection 3

1

CNC 211CNC 3 Axis lathe/4 Axis Mill

3

CNC 211LLab for CNC 3 Axis lathe/4 Axis Mill

2

CNC 212Toolpaths for 3 Axis lathe/4 Axis Mill

3

CNC 212LLab for Toolpaths for 3 Axis lathe/4 Axis Mill

1

CNC 213Inspection 4

3

CNC 213LLab for Inspection 4

1

CNC 221CNC 4 Axis Lathe/5 Axis Mill

3

CNC 221LLab for CNC 4 Axis Lathe/5 Axis Mill

2

CNC 222Toolpaths for CNC 4 Axis Lathe/5 Axis Mill

3

CNC 222LLab for Toolpaths for CNC 4 Axis Lathe/5 Axis Mill

1

CNC 223Inspection 5

3

CNC 223LLab for Inspection 5

1

CNC 231Advanced CNC lathe/Mill Projects

3

CNC 231LLab for Advanced CNC lathe/Mill Projects

2

CNC 232CAD/CAM Advanced Lathe/Mill Projects

3

CNC 232LLab for CAD/CAM Advanced Lathe/Mill Projects

1

CNC 233Inspection 6

3

CNC 233LLab for Inspection 6

1

Electives

Students may need to take additional electives to reach the 90-credit minimum. Any 100- or 200-level course is accepted. Choosing courses from the Advanced Technology Directed Elective List is recommended.  

Footnotes

1 – WR 115W or a higher writing is also accepted

2 – Any math higher than MTH 025 is also accepted

Notes