Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in CNC and Machine Operations

Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College

This program is included in: G3

The CNC and Machine Operations Career Studies Certificate is an entry-level program for those wishing to obtain employment as CNC machine operators or continue their education in other precision machining programs of study.

Outcomes

• Illustrate basic manual machinist skills. • Interpret blueprints to produce parts for Labs. • Practice the use of micrometer, calipers, inside micrometers, depth micrometer, and 12 inch ruler. • Illustrate the basics of CNC mill and CNC lathe setup and operations, demonstrate homing the machine, change offsets on tools, edit program, apply basic G codes, and M codes, practice tool change using MDI (Manual Data Input), operate machine in single block, and auto mode. • Indicate the knowledge of soft skills through appropriate actions including attendance, team work, a great attitude, good communication skills, maintaining an organized and clean workspace, and pride in workmanship. • Apply basic computers skills. • Prepare for Employment, experience in resume writing, letters of application, preparing for a job interview


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree If you love working with your hands then you are going to love this. Good machinists are in high demand across the nation. It is the machinist who is responsible for forming out of the various metal designs which the engineer sends to them in the form of a blueprint. It requires a great deal of skills to be able to machine very detailed parts by using lathes, milling machines and grinders. The instruction received from the program of study should result in more rapid advancement and reduce new employee training time once employment has been obtained. This program will prepare students to be entry-level CNC operators leading to full-time employment.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Not Applicable
Program Successes & Highlights You could earned certifications from NIMS(National Institute for Metalworking skills), NC3 (The National Coalition of Certification Centers) SNAP-ON & starrett, After completion of this CSC CNC and Machine Operations you could get a good paying job as CNC machine operator or continue their education in other precision machining programs of study. This is a very rewarding career to get into especially if you like working with your hands and making things.
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in CNC and Machine Operations
18
Career Studies Certificate in CNC and Machine Operations
18
Plan GPA 221-952-04
18
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 221-952-04
5
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 13 credits may be applied to this program.
DRF 161 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 137 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 102 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 121 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 122 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 150 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 161 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 106 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Numerical Control Machine OperationsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
51-4199.00Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherAll metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.Production Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 18 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in CNC and Machine Operations at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $3,042 $0 $3,042 163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.