Program Map
Computer Numerical Control Programmer - Certificate of Achievement
Program Map
Computer Numerical Control Programmer - Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Fall 2022
- Industrial Technology & Automotive
This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.
I'm ready to get started. What do I do next?
- Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
- Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
- Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu/admissions/degreeworks
This certificate provides specialized instruction to prepare you for a career as a computer numerical control (CNC) programmer. CNC programming can be an exciting and rewarding path for those who love to create and have an eye for detail. CNC programmers are heavily sought after by local and national manufacturers.
This certification will prepare you for employment in the following lucrative and desirable jobs: machinist, machinist assistant, CNC operator, CNC set-up, CNC programmer, and Solidworks draftsperson. These occupations can be either an initial career path or a transitional path for existing machinists or industry employees.
Critical Course Prerequisite for Other Courses Prerequisite Required Required for Major GE General Education
Semester 1
7 units
MTT 71A
Numerical Control Program I (Active)
4.0
MTT 81A
SolidWorks for Machine Shops (Active)
3.0
Semester 2
7 units
MTT 71B
Numerical Control Program II (Active)
4.0
MTT 81C
Mastercam (Active)
3.0
Semester 3
6 units
MTT 71C
Numerical Control Programming III (Active)
4.0
MTT 73A (same as APPM 9773A)
Computer Numerical Control Individual Projects (Historical)
2.0
Total Units: 20.0