General Catalog 2026-2027

CNC Technology Diploma

CT12

Availability: North Metro Campus

Program Purpose: The CNC Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the CNC technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a CNC Technology diploma and have the qualification of a CNC technician.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL-1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC-1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH-1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3
-
or
MATH-1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

MCHT-1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4
MCHT-1012Blueprint for Machine Tool

3
MCHT-1013Machine Tool Math

3
MCHT-1020Heat Treatment and Surface Grinding

3
MCHT-1119Lathe Operations I

3
MCHT-1120Mill Operations I

3
AMCA-2110CNC Fundamentals

4
AMCA-2130CNC Mill Manual Programming

5
AMCA-2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming

5
AMCA-2190CAD/CAM Programming

4
COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
-
or
COMP-1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

Suggested Guided Electives

Choose 2 Courses (Minimum 6 Credit Hours) 

AMCA-2170CNC Practical Applications

4
DFTG-2010Engineering Graphics

4
DFTG-2020Visualization and Graphics

4
MCHT-1030Applied Measurement

3
MCHT-1510Machine Tool Internship

3

Total Credit Hours: 55