CNC Machining and Inspection, AAS

This program will provide students with training, hands-on experience, and certificates for Computer Numeric Control (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: $ 19,451

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,410
  • Technology Fees $ 1,260
  • One Time Credit Enrollment Fee: 31
  • General Student Fees: $ 850
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 0 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 3,900 (course fees, materials)

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

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

All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.

General Education

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WR 115Introduction to College Composition

4

Human Relations - choose one course from list

3-4

MTH 098Math Literacy

5

WR: See Footnote 1. 

MTH: See Footnote 2.

List of accepted Human Relations Courses

Program Core Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CNC 111Machining: Introduction to CNC Operator

8

CNC 112Introduction to 3D Modeling for Machinists

4

CNC 121Basic CNC Lathe/Mill Operation and production

8

CNC 122Introduction to CAM Toolpaths

4

CNC 131Basic CNC Machining Projects

12

CNC 211Advanced CNC Machining Projects

12

CNC 221Advanced CNC Machining

12

CNC 231Advanced CNC Machining: Skill Proofing

12

Electives

Open Electives

Complete 1-9 credits of any 100- or 200- level courses to reach the 90-credit minimum.

Students using lower-credit courses to meet General Education requirements may need to take more electives to reach the 90-credit minimum. Choosing courses from the Advanced Technology Directed Elective List is recommended. 

Footnotes

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

2 – Accepted alternative: MTH 060 or any higher MTH/STAT course

Notes

Sample Term Planner

CNC Machining and Inspection Sample Term Planner

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