The Laney College CNC Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, but also more advanced 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. The coursework includes G-code programming as well as programming with CAM software.
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Laney College offers a wide range of courses in Machine Technology, including a traditional two-year CA in Machine Technology. In an effort to increase the number of certificates granted by the department and to provide students with shorter-term certificates which they can use to gain immediate employment, the department will be splitting up its current Machine Technology certificate into three stackable certificates: Basic Manufacturing, Manual Machining and CNC Machining. The current Machine Technology CA will be discontinued. If students complete all three certificates, they will be able to petition for the Machine Technology AS degree.
The Certificate of Achievement in CNC Machining provides students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for work as a CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools. This is done through a project-based curriculum in which students manufacture metal and plastic parts using industrial machine tools, like 3-axis mills and 2-axislathes, but also more advanced 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. We emphasize current technology, industry standards and best practices which assure precision and productivity. The coursework includes G-code programming as well as programming with CAM software.
Item 1. Program Goals and Objectives
Laney College offers a wide range of courses in Machine Technology, including a traditional two-year CA in Machine Technology. In an effort to increase the number of certificates granted by the department and to provide students with shorter-term certificates which they can use to gain immediate employment, the department will be splitting up its current Machine Technology certificate into three stackable certificates: Basic Manufacturing, Manual Machining and CNC Machining. The current Machine Technology CA will be discontinued. If students complete all three certificates, they will be able to petition for the Machine Technology AS degree.
The Certificate of Achievement in CNC Machining provides students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for work as a CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools. This is done through a project-based curriculum in which students manufacture metal and plastic parts using industrial machine tools, like 3-axis mills and 2-axislathes, but also more advanced 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. We emphasize current technology, industry standards and best practices which assure precision and productivity. The coursework includes G-code programming as well as programming with CAM software.
Program Outcomes
1. Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating CNC machine tools, as well as use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.
2. Develop a foundation of skills for setup, operation and programming of CNC machine tools to manufacture complex parts which meet engineering specifications. This includes 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, as well as 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. It also includes common measuring tools and specialty setup equipment.
3. Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents, determining required specifications based on engineering drawings, applying mathematics in problem solving and programming in G-code and using CAM software.
Item 2. Catalog Description
The Laney College CNC Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, but also more advanced 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. The coursework includes G-code programming as well as programming with CAM software.
Item 4. Master Planning
This certificate represents a solution to the high demand for skilled labor in advanced manufacturing in the Bay Area. The courses represent real world models of design and manufacturing; offer students the ability to gain valuable experience necessary for entry-level and apprentice placement in the workforce.
Item 5. Enrollment and Completer Projections
Interest in this community based and job-focused certificate of achievement is expected to be modest at first and grow quickly through marketing efforts to bring this program into broader community awareness. Enrollment and completion of the CNC Machining Certificate of Achievement are projected to be at least 20 per year after inaugural first two years of this program.
Item 6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
a) There is an active inventory records that need to be changed in connection with the approval of the proposed program.
b) This program does replace an existing program on the college’s inventory.
c) Laney is creating three new certificates in Basic Manufacturing, Manual Machining and CNC Machining. There are no other similar programs in the district.
Item 7. Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area
Laney is the only college in the district that offers machine technology curriculum. Outside of our district, two other colleges in our service area offer a similar curriculum: Chabot College and Diablo Valley College.
Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Name | Units | Laney GE | Sequence |
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Core Courses (12 units) | MACH 030 | Introduction to CNC Programming | 4.0 | Yr 1, Spring | |
MACH 031 | Advanced CNC and CAD/CAM Programming | 4.0 | Yr 2, Fall | ||
MACH 032 | Multi-Axis CNC Machining | 4.0 | Yr 2, Spring | ||
Total Units | 12 |
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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