Overview
The Mechanical Engineering Technology – Manufacturing CNC Certificate is designed for individuals currently employed in a manufacturing field who desire additional knowledge of computer numerical control (CNC) programming and computer-aided manufacturing processes. Most students can complete the certificate requirements in a year or less.
All courses completed while earning this certificate may be applied to the associate’s degree program Mechanical Engineering Technology – Manufacturing Management Option.
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Program and operate CNC machines used in manufacturing
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- CNC Machine Operator
- CNC Machinist
- Fabrication Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of CNC technicians is expected to increase 19 percent through 2020.
$47,000 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2023-2024 academic year
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Manufacturing CNC Certificate (METMC)
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
| MET 111 | Manufacturing Processes 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MAT 12X Mathematics Elective | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| MET 131 | MET Computer Aided Drafting 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| MET 112 | Manufacturing Processes 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| MET 132 | MET Computer Aided Drafting 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| MET 113 | Manufacturing Processes 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 13 | 17 | 19 | |
Electives
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 124 | Applied Algebra and Geometry | 4 |
| MAT 125 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 |