CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Technology (Technical Certificate)
Program Overview
The CNC Machinist Technical Certificate program at WCCC provides students with the skills to operate manual and computer-aided machinery in the manufacturing industry. The program consists of nine credit hours, including courses in CNC applications, CNC machining I, and CNC machining II. Students learn to apply industrial knowledge and skills to design, operate, and maintain CNC machines. Upon completion, graduates are equipped to pursue careers as CNC machinists in the manufacturing sector.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Award: Technical Certificate
- Program of Study: Manufacturing Technology
- Specialization: CNC Machinist
- Program Code: 1129 Students learn to apply industrial knowledge and skills to plan and implement designs, operate manual mills and lathes, operate computer-aided machinery with CAD/CAM software, and computer-numerical controlled (CNC) machines.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the necessary CNC machining skill sets to perform specified manufacturing processes. (Applied Learning)
- Demonstrate the basic operation of manual mills, lathes, and operate computer-aided machinery with software. (Specialized Knowledge)
Outline:
- Structure: The CNC Machinist, Manufacturing Technology (Technical Certificate) program consists of 9 semester credit hours.
- Course List:
- MAMT 148 CNC Applications (3 credit hours)
- MAMT 251 CNC Machining I (3 credit hours)
- MAMT 255 CNC Machining II (3 credit hours)
- Suggested Course Plan:
- First Year Fall Semester:
- MAMT 148 CNC Applications (3 credit hours)
- MAMT 251 CNC Machining I (3 credit hours)
Other:
- Location: Archuleta Engineering Center
- General Certificate Requirements:
- Consists of 5-59 semester hours
- Consists of 100-200 level courses
- At least fifty percent of the credit hours must be taken at CMU/WCCC
- 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU/WCCC coursework
- A grade lower than “C” will not be counted toward meeting the requirements
- A course may only be used to fulfill one requirement for each degree/certificate
- Non-traditional credit (AP, CLEP, etc.) cannot exceed 25% of the semester credit hours required for a technical certificate
- Pre-collegiate courses (below 100 level) cannot be used for graduation
- Capstone exit assessment/projects (e.g., Major Field Achievement Test) requirements are identified under Program-Specific Certificate Requirements.
- The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and certificate requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate.
- DegreeWorks: An online degree audit tool available in MAVzone that helps students track their progress toward a certificate.
Colorado Mesa University
Overview:
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a public university located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as online courses and programs. CMU is known for its affordable tuition, small class sizes, and strong emphasis on hands-on learning.
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