Basic CNC Technician Technical Certificate of Credit
The Basic CNC Technician Certificate of Credit program will provide training for graduates to gain employment as entry level CNC machine tool technicians. This TCC will offer introductory courses in CNC fundamentals, CNC mill and lathe manual programming, as well as the practical applications for CNC. Additionally, this TCC will ensure a basic foundation knowledge is present before any CNC curriculum is undertaken by requiring students to successfully complete coursework in both Machine Tool Math and Blueprint for Machine Tool. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for gainful employment.
Students may enter the Basic CNC Technician program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 3 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 24 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Basic CNC Technician program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the program receive a Basic CNC Technician technical certificate of credit for placement in the machining field.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $6,424.00
Books & Supplies: $20.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
General Education Courses
Occupational Courses
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2