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Machinist / CNC Technology

 

Do you like computers? Are you good at building things with your hands? If yes, then consider a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) machinist.

In this program, you’ll gain the skills to run high-tech equipment that makes tools, dies and machine parts for the manufacturing industry. You’ll learn to operate machine tools, read blue prints and use CNC programming software. Your training will include hands-on experiences in the shop, where you’ll build a practical understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes and systems.

With this degree, you’ll be prepared for a CNC machinist position in all types of manufacturing environments—from small, owner-operated shops to major manufacturing plants.

  1. Interpret blueprints
  2. Perform quality control functions to ensure part compliance with required specification.
  3. Possess knowledge of their role as an employee and factors that are critical to the company’s success.
  4. Operate a variety of CNC machines.
  5. Set up tooling for CNC machining operations.

Breaking Ground on Your Pathway


Plan Your Courses

Meet with our counselors to customize this plan just for you. You can also search the quarterly schedule for class days and times.

Placement

Math placement is not required for this program.
English placement is not required for this program.

The Machinist/CNC Technology program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment in the manufacturing industry. The first year of the program will focus on skills used in a modern machine shop: machine shop math, blueprint reading, and conventional machine tool theory and lab. The last year offers advanced conventional machining and specialized training in CNC theory with introduction to CAD/CAM and procedures in quality control.

Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher before proceeding to the next quarter.

 

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Total Program Credits: 95


Program Courses

First Quarter

First Quarter course list
Course ID Course Title Credits
APLED112 Applied Mathematics   1 3
MACH 140 Introductory Print Reading   2
MACH 141 Machine Theory I   2
MACH 142 Shop I   10
Total Credits 17

Second Quarter

Second Quarter course list
Course ID Course Title Credits
MACH 150 Intermediate Print Reading   2
MACH 151 Machine Theory II   2
MACH 152 Shop II   10
MACH 153 Shop Math   2
Total Credits 16

Third Quarter

Third Quarter course list
Course ID Course Title Credits
APLED121 Applied Written Communication   1 4
MACH 160 Advanced Print Reading   2
MACH 161 Machine Theory III   2
MACH 162 Shop III   10
Total Credits 18

Fourth Quarter

Fourth Quarter course list
Course ID Course Title Credits
MACH 211 CNC Theory I   2
MACH 212 Shop IV   10
MACH 213 GD&T/Quality Control   2
Total Credits 14

Fifth Quarter

Fifth Quarter course list
Course ID Course Title Credits
APLED125 Employment Preparation   1 3
MACH 221 CNC Theory II   2
MACH 222 Shop V   10
MACH 224 CAD/CAM I   2
Total Credits 17

Sixth Quarter

Sixth Quarter course list
Course ID Course Title Credits
MACH 231 CNC Theory III   2 1
MACH 232 Shop VI   2 10
MACH 234 CAD/CAM II   2 2
Total Credits 13

1 This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the department dean.
2 MACH 231, 232, & 234 may be substituted with MACH 266 and MACH 267 with instructor or department approval.

Estimated costs for completing this program

Estimated costs for completing this program
Cost Type WA Resident Non-Resident International
Tuition $ 10,196 $ 13,104 $ 22,933
Books $ 1,371 $ 1,371 $ 1,371
Course Fees $ 498 $ 498 $ 498
Institutional Fees $ 672 $ 672 $ 3,195
Total Costs $ 12,737 $ 15,645 $ 27,997

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

Have a question? Let's hear it.

Isaac Dickman

Pathway Specialist
Isaac.Dickman@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8306

Sam Tevis

Department Chair
Sam.Tevis@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7162

Alaynah Hardesty

Workforce Transition Specialist
Alaynah.Hardesty@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7398