CNC Machining I
The Level I Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Machining I prepares students for employment as entry level operators and technicians in the manufacturing industry. The program provides applied skills in process planning, quality control, set-up and operation of manual/Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines for current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. This program introduces students to manual data programming and CAD/CAM. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Machining II and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing and Production Technology are also available.
Details
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Academic Plan Code
1101
Total Clock Hours Required
798
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
- Practice safety rules and regulations applicable to a manufacturing environment.
- Use mathematical skills to solve basic manufacturing problems.
- Interpret technical documentation and materials to make informed decisions in manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate compliance using standardized industry inspection techniques.
- Demonstrate personal and professional accountability.
- Effectively communicate orally, visually, and in writing in the manufacturing environment.
- Effectively work within a team structure.
- Use the appropriate hand, measuring and cutting tool for a given task according to industry standards.
- Set up and operate manual machining equipment.
- Program, set up, and operate multi-axis computer numerical control
- Recognize manufacturing defects and make appropriate decisions.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$68,180
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$48,720
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$46,320
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$36,460
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
- The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.
Courses Sequence
Block 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFC101 | Technical Documentation | Critical course | 84 | |
| MFC110 | Inspection Techniques | Critical course Gateway course | 72 | |
| MFC111 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT) | 102 | ||
| MFC113 | Coordinate Measuring Machines I | 84 |
Block 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFC120 | Introduction to Manual Machining | 168 | ||
| MFC131 | CNC Machining Level I | 216 | ||
| MFC140DC | Manual CNC Programming | 72 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://gatewaycc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/1101-GWC03
Disclaimer
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Competency (CCT) in CNC Machining I (Day)