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Career Studies Certificate
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Precision Machining Advanced Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Technology
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Precision Machining Advanced Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Technology
Virginia Peninsula Community College
This program will prepare students to succeed in a precision machining environment. Students will develop the skills required to begin a career in an advanced precision manufacturing environment. Students will be exposed to machine tools including conventional lathes and milling machines, CNC milling centers and CNC slant bed lathes. The student acquires hands on experience through a series of projects. Students will also learn additional processes associated with machining in a high precision environment. After graduation, students typically seek employment as Machining Specialists, Manufacturing Technicians, or CNC Programmers.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Credit Requirements
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 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.
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 Precision Machining Advanced Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Technology
24
Career Studies Certificate in Precision Machining Advanced Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Tech
24
Plan GPA 221-883-14
24
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 18 credits may be applied to this program.
MAC 127
3
MAC 127
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 221
7
MAC 221
7
Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 209
2
MAC 209
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 122
2
MAC 122
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 222
7
MAC 222
7
Earn 7 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 298
3
MAC 298
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Individuals who have already completed an associates degree should submit their transcripts for evaluation and transfer credit determination. The student development course requirement (SDV 100) is waived for those individuals. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Individuals who have already completed an associates degree should submit their transcripts for evaluation and transfer credit determination. The student development course requirement (SDV 100) is waived for those individuals. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://catalog.vpcc.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=2654 |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) offers accessible education and workforce training to Virginia Peninsula residents. VPCC offers excellent educational programs developed in collaboration with other educational and industry partners, offered at affordable tuition, convenient locations, and flexible schedules. VPCC faculty deliver high-quality instruction and the small class sizes allow for more personalized attention for students. VPCC prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions or to gain employment in in-demand careers. VPCC offers scholarships, internships, and is nationally recognized for serving military members and their families. For additional information check out https://www.vpcc.edu/admissions/why.html |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance and program placement. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance and program placement |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Virginia's community colleges offer students more than the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate; they provide a gateway to the Commonwealth's four-year colleges. Through system-wide negotiated agreements, students who graduate from a Virginia community college with an associate degree and the minimum grade point average required by the four-year college are guaranteed admission to many of the Commonwealth's colleges and universities. Students should review the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement for the four-year institution they wish to attend to learn more about the process: https://www.vpcc.edu/services/advising/transfer.html |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Technologies (Mechanical) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Maritime Technologies (Inside Machinist) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computerized Manufacturing Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in CMT - Electromechanical Technology Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic Controls | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic-Electrical | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-3026.00 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3026.01 | Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 51-4031.00 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4032.00 | Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4021.00 | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4022.00 | Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4033.00 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4191.00 | Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4034.00 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4192.00 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4041.00 | Machinists | 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. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4199.00 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4035.00 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4081.00 | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot. | Production Occupations |
| 51-4023.00 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material. | Production Occupations |
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