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Submitter's Information

Name

Jorge Palma

Title

CNC instructor

Region

Los Angeles

College

Glendale Community College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Federico Saucedo

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

CNC & CAM Mill Advanced Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)

Projected Start Date

09/18/25

Catalog Description

This certificate prepares students to operate, program, and set up 4th and 5-axis CNC milling machines used in precision manufacturing. Students learn how to read technical drawings, select materials, and apply the correct machining processes to produce accurate, high-quality parts. The certificate also emphasizes safety protocols, programming using CAM software, CNC machine setup and machining, and part inspection. Graduates are prepared for careers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, and general machining, where they can work as CNC machinists, operators, or programmers.

The CAM & CNC mill advanced Certificate of Achievement provides students with the specialized skills to meet the growing demand for skilled CNC machinists in precision manufacturing industries. With hands-on training in operating and programming 4th and 5-axis milling machines, the certificate ensures students are job-ready for high-demand fields like aerospace, automotive, medical device, and other related manufacturing fields. By focusing on technical proficiency, safety, and part inspection, this certificate equips graduates with the knowledge to contribute to efficient, accurate, and safe manufacturing.

The program aims to provide students with the technical skills to operate, program, and set up 4th and 5-axis CNC milling machines for precision manufacturing. Objectives include developing proficiency in reading technical drawings, applying CNC setup and machining operations, ensuring part accuracy, and adhering to safety standards in various manufacturing industries.

Program Learning Outcomes

After earning the certificate students will:

1. Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a course, discipline, or vocation by applying practical knowledge, skills,                     abilities, theories, or methodologies to solve unique problems.

2. Apply various software programs to write CNC code for the production of manufactured parts.

3. Use CNC machines and CNC machine tools to produce manufactured parts.

4. Employ various software tools while integrating traditional methods of programming and controlling the machining       process for effective set-up, troubleshooting and finishing.

Enrollment Completer Projections

The projected number of students that will complete the certificate/degree annually will be approximately 5 to 7 students.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The program aims to provide students with the technical skills to operate, program, and set up 4th and 5-axis CNC milling machines for precision manufacturing. Objectives include developing proficiency in reading technical drawings, applying CNC setup and machining operations, ensuring part accuracy, and adhering to safety standards in various manufacturing industries.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

11

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The CAM & CNC mill advanced Certificate of Achievement provides students with the specialized skills to meet the growing demand for skilled CNC machinists in precision manufacturing industries. With hands-on training in operating and programming 4th and 5-axis milling machines, the certificate ensures students are job-ready for high-demand fields like aerospace, automotive, medical device, and other related manufacturing fields. By focusing on technical proficiency, safety, and part inspection, this certificate equips graduates with the knowledge to contribute to efficient, accurate, and safe manufacturing.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
CAM 250
4th Axis Machining
3Year 1/ Fall
CAM 260
Introduction to 5-Axis Machining
4Year 1/ Spring
CAM 261
Advanced 5-Axis Machining
4Year 2/ Fall








Supporting Documents

Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

Glendale Community College District

College

Glendale Community College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Federico Saucedo

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

CNC & CAM Mill Advanced Certificate will be placed within the Manufacturing Technology program at Glendale Community College.

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

Mt. San Antonio College - Manufacturing Technology Certificate

Cerritos College - Machine Tool Technology

Orange Coast College - Manufacturing Technology Program

Santa Ana College - Manufacturing Technology Program

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

15 - 25

List of colleges contacted for collegial consultation
Priority Sector

Advanced Manufacturing

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

N/A

Submission Details

Published at

09/02/25 - 09:58 AM

Last edited at

09/04/25 - 01:43 PM by Gray Rakow

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "CNC & CAM Mill Advanced Certificate". to Jorge Palma's drafts. This message will be sent to jpalma@glendale.edu

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Gray Rakow Super User   ·  09/04/25

Required collegial consultation documentation added to application