Computer Numerical Control Programming Job Skills
Program Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Computer Numerical Control Programming Job Skills
This certificate covers the principles of set-up, operation and programming of computer numerical control (CNC) lathes and milling machines. Career opportunities include CNC Machinist CNC Programmer and CNC Operator. To Achieve the Job Skills Certificate: Upon completion of the required courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Job Skills Certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and safety principles required for industrial employment. Assessment:Students will demonstrate proper techniques to safely set up and operate computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools.
2. Students will demonstrate problem solving skills used in industrial design and product development. Assessment:Using a properly dimensioned blueprints students will develop and troubleshoot programs for CNC machines written by hand and using CAM (computer aided manufacturing) software.
3. Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of the core material required for transfer to a four year university degree program or for certification in the department programs. Assessment:Students will complete a final exam project based on a national machinist certification test.