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CNC Machining for Woodworking Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The CNC Machining for Woodworking certificate is offered at Hennepin Technical College`s Brooklyn Park Campus. The certificate focuses on training individuals in the operation of numerical controlled equipment used for machining wood, plastic and related material.

Participants will refine skills in creating geometry for component parts using AutoCAD. Manual numerical code generation will be taught to reinforce machine manipulation and program knowledge. Computer Aided Machining (CAM) numerical code generation will be accomplished using Router-CIM software. Basic fixturing, controller manipulation, maintenance, tooling and hands-on part manufacturing will be accomplished using KOMO 408 CNC router.

Award Outcomes

Exhibit safety on CNC machinery

Draw using a CAD program

Assign tooling using CAM programs

Set up CNC machines

Operate CNC machines

Manufacture parts using CNC machines

Troubleshoot the manufacturing process of a part

Career Opportunities

This certificate program prepares individuals to enter the wood and plastics CNC machining industry. The student will gain experience preparing parts drawings, generating machine code and operating a CNC router. This training may lead to entry-level employment in this very exciting and challenging field.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 17 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1121Power Tool Operation

5

CBTG1170AutoCAD for Cabinetmaking

4

CBTG2523CNC Programming and Operation of Woodworking Routers

4

CBTG2553CNC Wood Product Manufacturing

4

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 17

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1121Power Tool Operation

5

CBTG1170AutoCAD for Cabinetmaking

4

Total Credits  9

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG2523CNC Programming and Operation of Woodworking Routers

4

CBTG2553CNC Wood Product Manufacturing

4

Total Credits  8

Graduation (17 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

5/16/2024 : BP 3108 / EP