Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Programming and Operation

The Sierra College Advanced Manufacturing Program prepares students for Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining and is also ideal for students who need to upgrade prior machine shop training to comply with the current needs of the industry. The Advanced Manufacturing certificate of achievement provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for success in the Advanced Manufacturing industry.  This program is designed to enable the student to enter industry with problem-solving skills in design, production, planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection and programming with computer-aided controls.  The student, upon the successful completion of the program, will have job–entry skill and career advancement opportunities. 

A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Enrolled 40 per year, Completion 5 per year, and growing over time asthe  associated apprenticeship grows

Provide students with middle skills needed for living-wage employment in manufacturing industries. The intent of this adjustment is to 1) Streamline award attainment, 3) Accommodate employer requests to have employees with broader knowledge of manufacturing and safety,  4) align curriculum with core requirements of Associates Degree program with the same title

The Advanced Manufacturing certificate of achievement provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for success in the Advanced Manufacturing industry. This program is designed to enable the student to enter industry with problem-solving skills in design, production, planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection and programming with computer-aided controls. The student, upon the successful completion of the program, will have job–entry skill and career advancement opportunities.

• Demonstrate safe setup and operation of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) to manufacture prototype and production parts
• Evaluate the quality of the product of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) process and adjust machine settings to make parts that conform to design specifications
• Design the process flow a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) manufacturing process based on design specifications
• Apply parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) principles to design and develop fully defined digital solid CAD models of mechanical components and assemblies
• Apply Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology to generate code and setup documentation for Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) processes.
• Create product design concepts using digital design software
• Apply Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology to manufacture product prototypes

For the certificate, students must fulfill the following requirements

Required Courses: 25 Units