Academics
Numerical Control Programming (CTNCPC)
Certificate
Description
This program prepares students for jobs as a numerical control operator or programmer. The program gives students skills in manual and computer assisted programming languages, using CAD/CAM software to program challenging and complex 2 and 3 axes CNC machine tool operations. Students will also become proficient in the interpretation of engineering drawings, visualization of machine operations, and the setup requirements of numerical controlled machine tools.
Articulation
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges.
Contact Information
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Industrial Technology Dept
- Advisors
- Thomas Penird
Requirements
Core Courses
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS 103 | Materials and Processes | 3 | |
| BMG 241 | Innovation: Process and Application | 1 | |
| FLP 101 | Fluid Power Fundamentals - I | 2 | |
| MTT 102 | Machining for Auto Applications | 2 | |
| NCT 101 | Introduction to Computerized Machining (CNC) - I | 2 | |
| ROB 101 | Robotics I - I | 2 | |
| *Core courses must be taken before Major/Area Requirements. | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
Major/Area Requirements
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT 110 | Introduction to Computerized Machining (CNC) - II | 2 | |
| NCT 121 | Manual Programming and NC Tool Operation | 4 | |
| NCT 221 | Advanced Manual Programming and NC Tool Operation | 4 | |
| NCT 249 | CAD/CAM CNC Programming | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 26
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
- $3,621.00
- Books & Supplies
- $495.00
- Total Cost
- $4,116.00
Length of Program
- Intended time to complete
- 3 semesters
- graduates who completed on time
- unavailable
Careers Related to this Program
- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
- Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- Job placement rate
- 100%
Median Program Graduate Debt
- Federal Loans
- unavailable
- Private Educational Loans
- $0
- Institution Financing Plan
- $0
Footnotes
This certificate can also lead to an associate degree in Automation Technology or Occupational Studies.
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