CNC Machining I

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in CNC Machining I prepares students for employment as entry-level operators and technicians in the manufacturing industry. The program provides applied skills in process planning, quality control, set-up and operation of manual/Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines for current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. This program introduces students to manual data programming and Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). A CCL in CNC Machining II and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Production Technology are also available.

Details

Field of Interest

Applied Technology

Degree Type

Certificate of Completion (CCL)

Academic Plan

CNC Machining I (CER)

Academic Plan Code

5100

Total credits required

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Spring 2024

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

This program replaces:
CCL/5440 Production Technology: CNC Technology
CCL/5616 CNC Machining I

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Practice safety rules and regulations applicable to a manufacturing environment.
Use mathematical skills to solve basic manufacturing problems.
Interpret technical documentation and materials to make informed decisions in manufacturing processes.
Evaluate compliance using standardized industry inspection techniques.
Demonstrate personal and professional accountability.
Effectively communicate orally, visually, and in writing in the manufacturing environment.
Effectively work within a team structure.
Use the appropriate hand, measuring and cutting tool for a given task according to industry standards.
Set up and operate manual machining equipment.
Program, set up, and operate multi-axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing machinery or equipment using a combination of materials and technologies.
Recognize manufacturing defects and make appropriate decisions.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

$48,720 Show expanded career information for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

$46,320 Show expanded career information for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

$36,460 Show expanded career information for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Manufacturing Production Technicians

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.

CNC Machining I
Mesa Community College

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Part-time

Full-time Sequence

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MPT101	Technical Documentation		Critical course First 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT110	Inspection Techniques		Critical course Gateway course First 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT111	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT)		Second 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT120	Introduction to Manual Machining	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT111 or MPT111MP), or permission of Program Director.	Second 8 weeks of term.	4
MPT101MP	Technical Documentation		Critical course	3
MPT110MP	Inspection Techniques		Critical course Gateway course	3
MPT120MP	Introduction to Manual Machining	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT111 or MPT111MP), or permission of Program Director.		4
MPT111MP	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT)			3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MPT130 or MPT131	CNC Machine Operator or CNC Machining Level I	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT120 or MPT120MP.	First 8 weeks of term.	6
MPT132	CNC Machining Level II		Second 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT113	Coordinate Measuring Machines I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT110 or MPT110MP).	Second 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT130MP or MPT131MP	CNC Machine Operator or CNC Machining Level I			6
MPT140	Manual CNC Programming	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MPT130 or MPT130MP) or (MPT131 or MPT131MP), or machine shop experience or permission of Program Director.		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT132MP	CNC Machining Level II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT130, or MPT130MP, or MPT131, or MPT131MP, or permission of Program Director.			3

Part-time Sequence

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
MPT101	Technical Documentation	Critical course First 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT101MP	Technical Documentation	Critical course	3
MPT110MP	Inspection Techniques	Critical course Gateway course	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
MPT110	Inspection Techniques	Critical course Gateway course First 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT111	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT)	Second 8 weeks of term.	3
MPT111MP	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT)		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 3)Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT120	Introduction to Manual Machining	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT111 or MPT111MP), or permission of Program Director.	Second 8 weeks of term.		4
MPT120MP	Introduction to Manual Machining	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT111 or MPT111MP), or permission of Program Director.			4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 4)Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
MPT130 or MPT131	CNC Machine Operator or CNC Machining Level I	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT120 or MPT120MP.	First 8 weeks of term.	6
MPT130MP or MPT131MP	CNC Machine Operator or CNC Machining Level I			6
MPT140	Manual CNC Programming	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MPT130 or MPT130MP) or (MPT131 or MPT131MP), or machine shop experience or permission of Program Director.		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 5)Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT132	CNC Machining Level II		Second 8 weeks of term.		3
MPT132MP	CNC Machining Level II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT130, or MPT130MP, or MPT131, or MPT131MP, or permission of Program Director.			3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 6)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT113	Coordinate Measuring Machines I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT110 or MPT110MP).	Second 8 weeks of term.		3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=187888).

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