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Precision Manufacturing

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Program Design

This Full Time, 24 Week Certificate Program will provide students with the required fundamentals for employment as an Entry Level CNC Machine Operator. Students will learn basic Conventional and CNC Machining skills, through hands-on operation of these machine tools in newly renovated labs. In addition, students will learn basic inspection techniques on parts they manufacture in these labs. The program also includes 450 hours of course work that supports the hands on experience gained in the labs. These courses include CNC Programming with Mastercam, Lean Manufacturing, Materials & Processes and others.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Precision Manufacturing certificate students will:

  1. Learn to set-up and operate conventional and CNC lathes and mills.
  2. Learn how to measure the blueprint features of three-dimensional objects produced during their lab assignments.
  3. Gain a familiarity with the concepts of Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control, Materials & Process as well as utilize Blueprint reading skills and manufacturing math.

Required Courses

Total Credits Required: 38

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