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Submitter's Information
Jorge Palma
CNC instructor
Los Angeles
Glendale Community College
CTE Dean
Federico Saucedo
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Program Details
CAM & CNC 3 Axis Mill Certificate
New Program
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)
09/18/25
Catalog Description
The CAM & CNC 3-axis mill 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 3-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.
This certificate prepares students to operate, program, and set up 3-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.
Program Learning Outcomes
After earning the certificate students will:
1. Demonstrate safe and appropriate part handling for advanced milling work.
2. Utilize and demonstrate advanced programming with Mastercam Mill.
3. Verify accuracy of program keystrokes using backplot.
4. Perform computer machining programs with precision and accuracy using a range of techniques.
The projected number of students that will complete the certificate/degree annually will be approximately 5 to 7 students.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
The program aims to provide students with the technical skills to operate, program, and set up 3-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
16
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Course Report
The CAM & CNC 3-axis mill Certificate of Achievement provides students with the specialized skills to meet the growing demand for skilled CNC machinists in precision manufacturing industries. This certificate prepares students to operate, program, and set up 3-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.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR 102 | ENGINEERING PRINT READING FOR INDUSTRY | 3 | YEAR 1/FALL |
| MACH101 | Machine Technology I | 3 | YEAR1/FALL |
| CAM210 | Computer Aided Manufacturing Basic Milling | 3 | YEAR1/SPRING |
| CAM230 | Basic Mastercam Mill | 3 | YEAR2/FALL |
| CAM231 | Advanced Mastercam Mill | 3 | YEAR2/FALL |
| CAM232 | CNC Mill Computer Aided Manufacturing Laboratory | 1 | YEAR2/SPRING |
Supporting Documents
Los Angeles Regional Questions
Glendale Community College District
Glendale Community College
Federico Saucedo
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New Program
The CAM & CNC 3-axis mill Certificate will be placed within the Manufacturing Technology program at Glendale Community College.
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Submission Details
09/02/25 - 09:57 AM
09/04/25 - 01:44 PM by Gray Rakow
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Gray Rakow Super User · 09/04/25
Required collegial consultation documentation added to application