Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Specialist (CS51)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Swainsboro

The CNC Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) program provides training for graduates to gain employment as CNC machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC Fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Program Costs

Costs are estimates and are subject to change.

  • Tuition/Fees: $1,744
  • Books/Supplies: $450
Curriculum Outline (22 hours)
Occupational Courses 22
AMCA 2110

(Co-requisites: MATH 1012, MCHT 1012) Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Topics include: safety, Computer Numerical Control of machinery, setup and operation of CNC machinery, introduction of programming of CNC machinery, introduction to CAD/CAM.

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AMCA 2130

(Prerequisite: AMCA 2110) Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines. Topics include: safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, program run and editing of programs. A $50 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of cutting tools, aluminum, and steel.

5
AMCA 2150

(Prerequisite: AMCA 2110) Provides instruction for the safe operation and manual programming of computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe machines. Topics include: safety, calculation for programming, program codes and structure, program run and editing of programs. A $50 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of cutting tools, aluminum, and steel.

5
AMCA 2170

(Prerequisites: AMCA 2110, AMCA 2130, AMCA 2150) Provides additional instruction in part holding and fixture design. Students will also gain additional experience in print-to-part development of CNC programming. Topics include: safety, fixture design and manufacturing, and CNC part manufacturing. A $50 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of cutting tools, aluminum, and steel.

4
AMCA 2190

(Co-Requisites: AMCA 2110) Emphasizes the development of skills in computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). The student will design and program parts to be machined on computer numerical controlled machines. Topics include: hardware and software, drawing manipulations, tool path generation, program posting, and program downloading.

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Faculty
Advisor

Computer Numeric Control Instructor
Swainsboro Campus - Building 6, Office 6110

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