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Machinery Operation | Manufacturing Technology | Metal Fabrication
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Manufacturing and Processing
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


CNC Milling Fundamentals I

Prepare for an entry-level career as a machinist.


This is a G3 program. Students may qualify for free tuition, fees, and books.


Career Pathway

Adv. Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, & Transportation


Related Programs

  • CNC Milling Fundamentals II
  • CNC Programming & Operations
  • Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Fundamentals
  • Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
  • Materials, Measurements & Safety
  • Workforce Development

Program Information

Learn to safely set up and operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) milling machines. Topics include milling machine operation and maintenance, mill tooling and fixtures, machine feeds and speeds, and basic CNC program editing.


Upon completion, students are eligible to earn the CNC Mill Operations credential by successfully demonstrating skills and passing the written knowledge test offered by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).


Prerequisite: Completion of Measurement, Materials & Safety and Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout programs.


Contact Hours: 80


Program Outline

It is part of the G3 program, which offers free tuition, fees, and books to eligible students.

  • Objectives:
  • Learn how to safely set up and operate CNC milling machines.
  • Gain knowledge of milling machine operation and maintenance, tooling and fixtures, and feed and speed calculations.
  • Develop basic CNC program editing skills.
  • Earn the CNC Mill Operations credential by demonstrating skills and passing the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) exam.
  • Description: This is the third program in a series of six industry credentials for entry-level machining professionals.
  • It provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field.

Outline:

  • Content:
  • Milling machine operation and maintenance
  • Mill tooling and fixtures
  • Machine feeds and speeds
  • Basic CNC program editing
  • Structure:
  • The program consists of 80 contact hours.
  • Students will likely follow a structured schedule of lectures, labs, and assessments.
  • Modules:

Assessment:

  • Assessment methods:
  • Skills demonstration
  • Written knowledge test
  • Assessment criteria:
  • Successful completion of the NIMS CNC Mill Operations credential exam

Teaching:

  • Teaching methods:
  • Faculty:
  • Thomas Eanes and Scott Ishler are identified as faculty contacts.
  • Unique approaches:

Careers:

  • Potential career paths:
  • Machinist
  • CNC Programmer
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Job opportunities:
  • The program prepares students for a variety of entry-level machining jobs in various industries.
  • Outcomes:
  • Students who successfully complete the program and earn the NIMS credential are well-positioned for entry-level machining careers.

Other:

  • Prerequisites: Completion of Measurement, Materials & Safety and Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout programs.
  • Program Dean: Christy Hawkins
  • Workforce Services: Information is available for students interested in learning more about the program and career opportunities.
  • FastForward Credential Program: This program is designated as a FastForward program, which offers additional benefits to eligible students.
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