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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 52 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1056Blueprint Reading I

3

MACH1100Introduction to Machining Technology

3

MACH1105Drilling and Sawing Processes

2

MACH1110Turning Technology I

3

MACH1120Turning Technology II

3

MACH1125Milling Technology I

3

MACH1130Milling Technology II

3

MACH1135Precision Grinding

2

MACH1140Introduction to CNC

3

MACH2400CNC Setup and Operation

3

MACH2406CNC Programming

3

MACH2410CAD/CAM

3

MACH2415CNC Milling

3

MACH2420Blueprint Reading II for Machinists

2

MACH2425Geometry/Trigonometry for Machinists

2

MACH2430CNC Machining Centers

3

MACH2435CNC Turning Centers

3

MACH2440Quality Assurance

2

MACH2500Introduction to Swiss-Style Machining

3

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

or

MATH1400College Algebra

4

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

or

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 5 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1145Machinists Reference Materials

1

MACH1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

MACH2450Fundamentals of EDM

2

MACH2600Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

MACH2610Inspection Processes

3

MACH2615Inspection Equipment and Techniques

3

MACH2620Quality Systems

3

METS1000Computers in Manufacturing

3

ENGC1050Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence - Full-Time

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1056Blueprint Reading I

3

MACH1100Introduction to Machining Technology

3

MACH1105Drilling and Sawing Processes

2

MACH1110Turning Technology I

3

MACH1125Milling Technology I

3

 

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

or

MATH1400College Algebra

4

Total Credits  17

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1120Turning Technology II

3

MACH1130Milling Technology II

3

MACH1135Precision Grinding

2

MACH1140Introduction to CNC

3

MACH2425Geometry/Trigonometry for Machinists

2

 

Technical Studies Electives

4

Total Credits  15

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH2400CNC Setup and Operation

3

MACH2406CNC Programming

3

MACH2415CNC Milling

3

MACH2420Blueprint Reading II for Machinists

2

MACH2435CNC Turning Centers

3

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  17

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH2410CAD/CAM

3

MACH2430CNC Machining Centers

3

MACH2440Quality Assurance

2

MACH2500Introduction to Swiss-Style Machining

3

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

or

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  17

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1145Machinists Reference Materials

1

MACH1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

MACH2450Fundamentals of EDM

2

MACH2470Advanced CNC Turning Centers

3

MACH2600Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

MACH2610Inspection Processes

3

MACH2615Inspection Equipment and Techniques

3

MACH2620Quality Systems

3

MACH2625Computer Analysis of Manufacturing Data

2

METS1000Computers in Manufacturing

3

ENGC1050Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.

 

5/6/2024 : BP 4304 / EP

Semester Sequence - Part-Time

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1056Blueprint Reading I

3

MACH1100Introduction to Machining Technology

3

MACH1105Drilling and Sawing Processes

2

Total Credits  8

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1110Turning Technology I

3

MACH1125Milling Technology I

3

MACH1135Precision Grinding

2

Total Credits  8

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

or

MATH1400College Algebra

4

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1120Turning Technology II

3

MACH1130Milling Technology II

3

MACH1140Introduction to CNC

3

Total Credits  9

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH2410CAD/CAM

3

MACH2420Blueprint Reading II for Machinists

2

MACH2425Geometry/Trigonometry for Machinists

2

 

Technical Studies Electives

4

Total Credits  9

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

Total Credits  3

Fifth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH2400CNC Setup and Operation

3

MACH2406CNC Programming

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  9

Sixth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH2415CNC Milling

3

MACH2430CNC Machining Centers

3

MACH2435CNC Turning Centers

3

Total Credits  9

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

or

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

Total Credits  3

Seventh Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH2440Quality Assurance

2

MACH2500Introduction to Swiss-Style Machining

3

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  8

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MACH1145Machinists Reference Materials

1

MACH1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

MACH2450Fundamentals of EDM

2

MACH2470Advanced CNC Turning Centers

3

MACH2600Introduction to Quality Assurance

3

MACH2610Inspection Processes

3

MACH2615Inspection Equipment and Techniques

3

MACH2620Quality Systems

3

MACH2625Computer Analysis of Manufacturing Data

2

METS1000Computers in Manufacturing

3

ENGC1050Additive Manufacturing

3

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.

 

5/6/2024 : BP 4304 / EP