CNC Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Program Code: 0449
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| MATH 140 | College Algebra | 4 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences/Life Sciences | 3 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| 340MFGT 105 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 106 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II | 3 |
| 340MFGT 107 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III | 3 |
| 340MFGT 108 | Robotics I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 109 | Introduction to Manual Machining | 3 |
| 340MFGT 110 | CNC I Operations | 3 |
| 340MFGT 153 | Welding I GMAW | 3 |
| or 340MFGT 195 | Manual Machining II | |
| 340MFGT 160 | CNC II Operations and Programming | 3 |
| 340MFGT 170 | CAD I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 171 | Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance | 3 |
| 340MFGT 172 | Quality Systems I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 209 | Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 210 | Automated Fabrication I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 260 | CNC III - Advanced Operations | 3 |
| 340MFGT 274 | Materials II - Testing and Analysis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing CNC Engineering Technology. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Manufacturing Technology and CNC Technology and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in CNC Engineering Technology.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 340MFGT 105 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 106 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II | 3 |
| 340MFGT 107 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III | 3 |
| 340MFGT 108 | Robotics I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 110 | CNC I Operations | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 340MFGT 109 | Introduction to Manual Machining | 3 |
| 340MFGT 153 or 340MFGT 195 | Welding I GMAW or Manual Machining II | 3 |
| 340MFGT 160 | CNC II Operations and Programming | 3 |
| 340MFGT 170 | CAD I | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 340MFGT 171 | Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance | 3 |
| 340MFGT 209 | Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 260 | CNC III - Advanced Operations | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 140 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 340MFGT 172 | Quality Systems I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 210 | Automated Fabrication I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 274 | Materials II - Testing and Analysis | 3 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities course (HD) 1 | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences/Life Sciences course 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Machinists
Job Description
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Annual Job Openings
558 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 49.54% |
| A certificate | 33.12% |
| Some college | 17.34% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
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Hourly Wages
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Annual Job Openings
186 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 82.78% |
| A certificate | 7.64% |
| Some college | 5.64% |
| An Associate degree | 3.94% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Job Description
Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
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Hourly Wages
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Annual Job Openings
1226 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 69.81% |
| A certificate | 26.89% |
| Some college | 2.64% |
| An Associate degree | 0.66% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Annual Job Openings
424 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 76.09% |
| A certificate | 16.42% |
| Some college | 7.49% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree