CNC Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science

Program Code: 0449

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements 1
MATH 140College Algebra4
ENGLISH 101Composition3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3
Fine Arts/Humanities3
Physical Sciences/Life Sciences3
Required Program Core
340MFGT 105Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I3
340MFGT 106Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II3
340MFGT 107Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III3
340MFGT 108Robotics I3
340MFGT 109Introduction to Manual Machining3
340MFGT 110CNC I Operations3
340MFGT 153Welding I GMAW3
or 340MFGT 195 Manual Machining II
340MFGT 160CNC II Operations and Programming3
340MFGT 170CAD I3
340MFGT 171Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance3
340MFGT 172Quality Systems I3
340MFGT 209Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I3
340MFGT 210Automated Fabrication I3
340MFGT 260CNC III - Advanced Operations3
340MFGT 274Materials II - Testing and Analysis3
Total Hours61
1

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
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
 Hours15
Semester 2
340MFGT 109 Introduction to Manual Machining 3
340MFGT 153
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours16
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
 Hours15
 Total Hours61
1

General Education course

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

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.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$32,256
Median 50th Percentile$49,374
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$77,826

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$16
Median 50th Percentile$24
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$37

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 less49.54%
A certificate33.12%
Some college17.34%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

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

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$29,437
Median 50th Percentile$40,389
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$63,089

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$14
Median 50th Percentile$19
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$30

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 less82.78%
A certificate7.64%
Some college5.64%
An Associate degree3.94%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

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

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30,802
Median 50th Percentile$42,192
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$70,955

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$20
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$34

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 less69.81%
A certificate26.89%
Some college2.64%
An Associate degree0.66%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

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$28,394
Median 50th Percentile$35,894
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$54,642

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$14
Median 50th Percentile$17
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$26

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 less76.09%
A certificate16.42%
Some college7.49%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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