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  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificate

Overview

Interested in earning your Machining Centre Certificate I and II or your Turning Centre Certificate I and II, or all four? NAIT's CNC Certificate programs are well-recognized by industry. Our leading-edge equipment provides an excellent opportunity to get hands-on training as an operator and programmer.

Program Model / Completion Requirements

In your chosen machine type, it is suggested that you register for all three core courses at the same time. Students completing one level will not be guaranteed placement at the next level.

Students with previous experience who wish to enter a higher-level CNC course, without completing previous levels, will be required to demonstrate CNC skills and competencies prior to registration. Contact program area for the required forms.  Students registering in CNC courses are accepted on a “first come - first served” basis.

Note: Students must take courses in the prerequisite sequence.

Certification

A certificate will be issued to students who successfully complete the three levels of Operations and/or the three levels of Programming within each certificate.

There are two streams based on the machines (Machining Centre and Turning Centre) available for the CNC Certificate:

  • CNC Machining Centre Operator Certificate  I
  • CNC Machining Centre Programming Certificate  II
  • CNC Turning Centre Operator Certificate I
  • CNC Turning Centre Programming Certificate II

You may choose to earn all four certificates.

Please fax the completed Request for Certification Form (pdf) to Continuing Education at 780.471.8993 or to the Registrar's Office at 780.471.8490.

Entrance Requirements

Students with no previous mechanical experience must take MACH150 Introduction to Basic Machining Industrial Skills.

Career Opportunities

Students may find work opportunities as a CNC operator, set-up person or programmer. Students may also advance to supervisory positions, start their own business, or branch out to work in positions such as quality assurance inspector, machinist, millwright, or tool and die maker. There are ample opportunities in oilfield manufacturing, general manufacturing, production and industrial repair shops.

Program Outline

Course ID Name
Entry-Level Course
MACH150 Introduction to Basic Machining Industrial Skills
Course ID Name
CNC Machining Centre Operator Certificate I
MACH201 Basic Machining Centre Operation
MACH202 Intermediate Machining Centre Operations
MACH203 Advanced Machining Centre Operations
Course ID Name
CNC Machining Centre Programming Certificate II
MACH204 Basic Machine Centre Programming
MACH205 Intermediate Machine Centre Programming
MACH206 Advanced Machining Centre Programming
Course ID Name
CNC Turning Centre Operator Certificate I
MACH301 Basic Turning Centre Operation
MACH302 Intermediate Turning Centre Operation
MACH303 Advanced Turning Centre Operations
Course ID Name
CNC Turning Centre Programming Certificate II
MACH304 Basic Turning Centre Programming
MACH305 Intermediate Turning Centre Programming
MACH306 Advanced Turning Centre Programming
Course ID Name
Specialized CNC Machine Courses
MACH613 Geometric Dimension & Tolerance

Quick Info

  • Subject : Trades & Apprenticeship
  • Credential : Certificate - Non-Credit
  • Delivery :  Evening/Weekends
  • Location : Main

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