Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

CNC Technology Diploma (CT12)

The CNC Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the CNC technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as CNC technicians or machine tool technicians or in a related field.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 51 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

AMCA 2130CNC Mill Programming

5

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Programming

5

AMCA 2190CAD/CAM Programming

4

MCHT 1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

MCHT 1012Print Reading for Machine Tool

3

 

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

-or-

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

-and-

MATH 1015Geometry and Trigonometry

3

 

MCHT 1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

4

MCHT 1119Lathe Operations I

4

MCHT 1120Mill Operations I

4

Occupational Electives (3 credits from the list below)

AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications

4

IDSY 1260Machine Tool for Industrial Repairs

4

MCHT 1030Applied Measurement

3

WELD 1000Introduction to Welding Technology

4