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CNC Machining
Online CNC Machinist
A 195-hour, self-paced introduction to CNC controls, programming, workholding, machining, inspection, safety, metallurgy, quality, and grinding.
195 course hours; complete within 12 monthsOngoing
Schedule
Open enrollment and self-paced; up to 12 months of access
Location
Online through Catawba Valley Community College · Hickory, North Carolina
Cost
$2,357
CNC Machining opportunity
About the program
CVCC's online CNC Machinist course builds a broad foundation for entry-level CNC roles. Learners study production-floor safety, workholding, tool setting, controls and G-code, metal cutting, metallurgy, machine maintenance, precision inspection, quality systems, and grinding while progressing on their own schedule.
Noncredit course completion; no certification preparation is claimed
What participants will learn
- +Production-floor safety
- +CNC controls and G-code programming
- +Workholding, tool setting, and calibration
- +Metal cutting, metallurgy, and grinding
- +Precision inspection
- +Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM concepts
- +Machine maintenance
Who this program is for
- +Open enrollment
- +Learners should verify computer and software requirements before purchase
Program highlights
- +Fully online and self-paced
- +Open enrollment
- +195 course hours
- +Up to 12 months to complete
- +Direct online enrollment