Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Operator, Certificate

Location(s): Salem Campus

In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the courses listed below are books, $1,168; class fees, $308; universal fees, $1,480; differential fees, $310; and precision tools and supplies, $1,000. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

This CNC Operator certificate builds on the training provided in the CAM Fundamentals certificate with an emphasis on the setup and operation of computercontrolled machines. The certificate includes courses in manual programming (“G code”) for both mills and lathes.

Graduates of this certificate program may qualify to work as a CNC machine tool operator or in a variety of manufacturing-related jobs.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 40 credits with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Term 1

CAM 100 - Blueprint Reading and Sketching Credit Hours: 2
CAM 105 - Precision Measurement Credit Hours: 2
CAM 110 - Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals Credit Hours: 4
CAM 130 - CNC Machine Setup and Operation Credit Hours: 4
MTH 052 - Introduction to Algebra and Geometry Credit Hours: 3
OR
MTH 081 - Technical Mathematics 1 Credit Hours: 4
OR
MTH 111 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 5 (or higher)

Term 2

CAM 115 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Credit Hours: 2
CAM 140 - Metallurgy for Manufacturing Credit Hours: 2
CAM 160 - Intermediate CNC Mill Operations and Programming Credit Hours: 4
MTH 053 - Introduction to Trigonometry with Geometry Credit Hours: 3

Term 3

CAM 150 - Cutting Tools and Materials Credit Hours: 3
CAM 190 - Intermediate CNC Lathe Operations and Programming Credit Hours: 4
CAM 280D - Cooperative Work Experience Credit Hours: 4
WR 088 - Introduction to Technical Writing 1 Credit Hours: 3