Course Curriculum

• CNC Machining

  • Introduction to Machining
  • Machine Tools
  • CNC Controllers
  • Machining Personnel
  • Facility Layout
  • CNC Programming Procedure for a CNC Machining Center
  • CNC Program Structure for a CNC Machining Center
  • CNC Addresses for a CNC Machining Center
  • CNC Machining Center Commands
  • Organizing a CNC Program for a CNC Machining Center
  • CNC Machine Lubricants
  • Components of a CNC Machining Center
  • CNC Machining Center Movements
  • Workpiece and Tool Holding Devices for a CNC Machining Center
  • The CNC Controller for a CNC Machining Center
  • Auxiliary Systems for a CNC Machining Center
  • Maintenance Tasks for a CNC Machining Center
  • Power on the CNC Machining Center
  • Move the Axes by Rotating the Jog Handle on a CNC Machining Center
  • Home the Axes on a CNC Machining Center
  • Select a Part Program from Memory on a CNC Machining Center
  • Start the Part Program Safely on a CNC Machining Center
  • Interrupt Automatic Operation on a CNC Machining Center
  • Adjust a Tool Wear Offset on a CNC Machining Center
  • Power Off the CNC Machining Center

• Mathematics

  • Introduction to Basic Math
  • Arithmetic Operations
  • Introduction to Fractions
  • Working with Fractions
  • Decimal Numbers
  • Numbers and the Number Line
  • Positive and Negative Numbers
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • The Metric System

• Geometry

  • Introduction to Geometry
  • Basic Building Blocks of Geometry
  • Angles
  • Lines
  • Polygons
  • Triangles
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Circles
  • Three-dimensional Shapes
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Transformation Geometry

• Health & Safety

  • Introduction to OSHA
  • Making Work a Safer Place
  • Help! What to Do in an Emergency
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Eye and Face Protection
  • Head Protection
  • Foot and Leg Protection
  • Hand and Arm Protection
  • Body Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Hazardous Materials
  • HazCom
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Hazard Material Storage
  • Work Area Safety
  • Fall Prevention
  • Electrical Safety
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Hand Tool Safety
  • Power Tool Safety
  • Machine Safety

• Engineering Drawings

  • Introduction to Blueprints
  • Engineering Drawing Terminology
  • Engineering Drawing Views
  • Engineering Drawing Lines
  • Dimensions and Tolerances
  • Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances
  • Assemblies and Fits
  • Threads and Fasteners

• Measurement

  • Introduction to Precision Instruments
  • Rules
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Small Hole Gauges
  • Dial Indicators
  • Bore Gauges
  • Height Gauges
  • Go/NoGo Gauges
  • Test Indicators
  • Go/NoGo Thread Gauges
  • Attribute Gauges
  • Thickness and Radius Gauges
  • Squares and Protractors
  • Surface Roughness Comparators
  • Adjustable Parallels
  • Surface Plates
  • Optical Comparators

• Materials

  • Introduction to Metals
  • Ferrous Metals
  • Nonferrous Metals
  • Heat Treatment of Metals

• Cutting Tools

  • Cutting Fluids
  • Cutting Tool Materials
  • Indexable Tool Holders
  • Inserts
  • Solid Cutting Tools
  • Threads
  • Taps
  • Hand Tapping

• Career Building

  • Kicking Off Your Job Search
  • Finding Jobs to Apply For
  • Networking
  • Completing an Employment Application
  • Creating Your Resume
  • Crafting a Cover Letter
  • Understanding the Interview Process
  • Making a Positive Impression
  • Responding to Interview Questions
  • Addressing Special Interview Concerns
  • After the Interview
  • Surviving Your First Day on the Job
  • Turning a Job into a Career