Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator
Get the hands-on skills to become an in-demand CNC operator.
If you enjoy working with your hands to produce quality parts, you’ll be a perfect fit for our Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator program. Through in-person instruction and one-on-one support, you will master precision measurements and the operation of the industry's best CNC turning stations, mills and lathes. You’ll gain the basic skills necessary to ensure part quality and tolerance while learning to troubleshoot and make critical adjustments on the fly. We also focus on the soft skills and manual machining experience—including grinders, mills and lathes—that ensure your success in a professional shop.
After completion , you can enter the workforce or continue your education in the SA国际传媒 CNC Machinist Technician diploma program.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
Career Pathway Certificate
Employer Partners
Enrollment Process
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
- For Tuition Assistance contact SA国际传媒 Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- CASAS Assessment
- Interview with SA国际传媒 staff
Program Information
| Course |
|---|
| OSHA 10 |
| Workforce Ready Soft Skills |
| Introduction to CNC (MFG:182) |
| Total Hours - 148 |
Additional Information
Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship
Students enrolled in a CNC program may receive the Gene Haas Scholarship that consists of a full set of tools provided through the support of the .
Safety Sensitive Program Drug and Alcohol Policy & Procedure
Students in safety sensitive programs must present themselves free from the use of all illegal drugs, free from the use and effects of alcohol and aware of the effects of prescription medication. Consequently, the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs by students in these areas is prohibited. Students are required to submit to drug and alcohol screens under the procedures set out in the .
Transfer Information
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Technician diploma program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the Credit for Prior Learning page and select "Credit for SA国际传媒 Non-Credit Coursework" to see the "Non Credit to Credit Course Matrix."
Program Contacts
- Email: riesan@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 2278
- Location: Peosta