Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
CNC Technicians are machinists with additional skills in programming, setup and operating computer driven machine tools. Most high-tech products including computers, aircraft and medical devices use precision components made on CNC machine tools. The CNC Technician relies on a strong background of machining skills. These skills include the understanding of machines, tooling, blueprints, and additional methods used to produce and inspect a part. After determining the best manufacturing strategies and selecting tools, a CNC program is developed. CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) software is many times used to assist in developing the CNC program.
Award Outcomes
Apply precision measurement techniques
Demonstrate sawing procedures
Demonstrate drilling procedures
Demonstrate grinding procedures
Demonstrate milling procedures
Demonstrate turning procedures
Interpret blueprints/drawings
Apply heat treating principles
Machine parts with tolerance
Apply math skills necessary for industry requirements
Operate equipment safely
Inspect machined parts for tolerance requirements
Operate CNC machines efficiently
Demonstrate teamwork
Develop part designs within a group
Career Opportunities
The successful CNC Technician may start his/her career as a CNC operator and progress to CNC setup, programmer, or inspector. Well paying jobs are available in the medical, aerospace, computer and recreational industries.
Semester Sequence - Full-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Summer Semester
| ENGL1070 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or | |
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| General Education Electives | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MACH2430 | CNC Machining Centers | 3 |
| MACH2435 | CNC Turning Centers | 3 |
| MACH2440 | Quality Assurance | 2 |
| MACH2500 | Introduction to Swiss-Style Machining | 3 |
| PHIL1100 | Critical Thinking for College Success | 3 |
| or | |
| PHYS1005 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 7 Credits
General Education Electives
A complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
Graduation (72 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
2/15/2022 : BP 4304 / EP
Semester Sequence - Part-Time
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Summer Semester
| MATH1150 | Applications of Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| or | |
| MATH1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
| General Education Electives | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MACH2410 | CAD/CAM | 3 |
| MACH2420 | Blueprint Reading II for Machinists | 2 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 4 |
Fifth Semester
| MACH2400 | CNC Setup and Operation | 3 |
| MACH2406 | CNC Programming | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Summer Semester
| PHIL1100 | Critical Thinking for College Success | 3 |
| or | |
| PHYS1005 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
Seventh Semester
| MACH2440 | Quality Assurance | 2 |
| MACH2500 | Introduction to Swiss-Style Machining | 3 |
| General Education Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 7 Credits
General Education Electives
A complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
Graduation (72 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
2/15/2022 : BP 4304 / EP