Course Offerings

Computers play a significant role in much of the world today, with many organizations using technology to help streamline business operations. The manufacturing industry is no exception, and you can make yourself an indispensable part of the future of manufacturing by training to become a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinist. This online CNC Machinist course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to prove competency and begin your career quickly. The course provides an intensive overview of the skills necessary to perform CNC machining, including workholding, math, inspection, safety, metal cutting, materials, quality and grinding. By training with virtual reality concepts and best practices, you can gain the skills and technologies needed to obtain an entry-level job and start a successful career in this field.

Course Objectives

Production floor safety

CNC controls and programming

Machining and grinding processes

Six Sigma, 5S, Lean and TPM

Outline of Instruction

Abrasives

CNC

CNC Controls: FANUC

CNC Controls: Haas

CNC Controls: Mazak

Electrical Systems

Inspection

Lean

Manual Machining

Materials

Metal Cutting

Quality

Safety

Shop Essentials (Applied Mathematics)

Stamping

Supervisor Essentials

Welding

Workforce Essentials

Workholding

Virtual Labs/Simulations (optional)

Contact Hours

195

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, this course requires basic computer skills, including the ability to open and manage windows, navigate websites and perform common online tasks such as downloading files, completing forms and using web-based tools.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or a Mac.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 10 business days after enrollment:
Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Kit (headset, 2 controllers, case and elite strap)
Material fees are non-refundable upon registration.

NOTE: Due to the high cost of the VR Headset Kit, it will not ship until 10 days after your start date.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]