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Degree Low Unit Certificate
Areas of Study Industrial Technologies

CNC Operator Certificate

Certificate | SC Program: CL.3453

The CNC Operators Program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of service and manufacturing industries requiring technically trained and/or certified operators. The program is designed to prepare students for the opportunity to become entry level CNC operators.

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

9 Units Total
INDE 45
M 3
Intro to Manual Machining
INDE 45
Units 3
This course introduces the operation of manual machining equipment as used in the manufacturing environment, including precision measurement, layout and blueprint reading. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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INDE 101
M 3
Industrial Trade Basics
INDE 101
Units 3
This course provides an overview of basic skills required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in industrial occupations. The subjects covered include workplace safety and regulations, hand and power tools, basic rigging, introduction to blueprints, and an overview of soft skills related to effective communications and employability requirements necessary for sustainable employment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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MATH 73
M 3
Contemporary Math for Technical Fields
MATH 73
Units 3
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra as determined by Multiple Measure, or Math Placement Level 4 or higher.

This course is designed to equip Career Technical Education students with college-level mathematical competencies required in today's workplace. Topics include college-level algebra, measurement units and conversion, estimation, solid figures, geometry, trigonometry, basic statistics, and probability. This course will promote quantitative reasoning through the use of mathematical applications and modeling with an emphasis on CTE topics. These applications and modeling will be reinforced by using requisite tools utilized by CTE courses to enhance students' visualization and problem-solving development.
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Spring Semester, First Year

8 Units Total
INDE 46
M 3
Introduction to CNC Machining
INDE 46
Units 3
This course introduces the operation of CNC machining equipment as used in the manufacturing environment. Precision measurement, layout, blueprint reading, and CAD design are also introduced. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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WELD 73
Pre. M 3
Structural Steel Metal Fabrication
WELD 73
Units 3
Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.

This is a course covering metal fabrication techniques, layout, welding, and the use of metal fabrication equipment. The class simulates on-the-job welding situations. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
Prerequisite Courses
  • WELD 70 Introduction to Welding
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WELD 118
M 2
Blueprint & Spec Reading (mechanical)
WELD 118
Units 2
A beginning blueprint reading class for the student in the metal and mechanical trades. Basic visualization and drawing concepts including orthographic projection, detailing, sketching, and communication skills that are needed for employment are developed in the class. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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17

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

Need a print out? Feel free to download and/or print out a copy of the sample program map(s).

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