Apr 25, 2024  
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

CNC Operator: CA (SLTC)(CTE)


Certificate of Achievement | 150 clock hours

Program Website
Academic and Career Advising

Program Description
This program prepares students for skilled positions as an entry-level CNC Operator. CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Operators are individuals who are able to set up and operate a variety of CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Students will learn through hands-on projects and computer-assisted instruction, the basic skills needed to fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical and/ or precision instruments. Employment may also include fabricating and modifying parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines .

Career Opportunities
For state and national occupation information, visit O*Net Online and enter the following O*Net code(s):

  • 51-4011-00 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
  • 51-4081-00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/satts/cost-financial-aid.aspx.
Please visit the program website for up-to-date cost information.

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

Program Requirements


Time to Completion


4 months

Program Learning Outcomes


Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes  in brackets.

  • Students will demonstrate general safety precautions. [1,2,7]
  • Students will demonstrate the skills to Setup and operate a CNC Mill. [1,2,4,7]
  • Students will demonstrate the skills to Setup and operate a CNC Lathe. [1,2,4,7]
  • Students will demonstrate the skills to write computer programs for CNC Mill and CNC Lathe. [1,2,4,7,9]