CNC Operator

Program description

The CNC Operators Program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of service and manufacturing industries requiring technically trained and/or certified operators. The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to become entry level CNC operators.

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.

Program learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:

1. Safely use manual machine tools to produce a part within specified tolerances.
2. Interpret blueprints and use precision measurements to correctly layout a project.
3. Program a CNC vertical mill using G-code to drill precision holes.
4. Set-up CNC milling and turning equipment utilizing proper work-holding techniques, and load a program for production.

Certificate requirements