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Advanced CNC Machining & Design

Technical Diploma 32-420-1

www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882

Start Dates: August

Effective: August 2026

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
420-312 Machine Tool Operation Basics 3 Program student; Corequisite: 420-313, 420-316 This course introduces learners to the fundamental principles and safe practices of machine tool operations. Learners apply basic machining techniques. The course emphasizes hands-on experience and the development of essential skills for entry-level machining tasks. Learners demonstrate understanding through the completion of lab projects and performance-based assessments.
Course #: 420-312
Title: Machine Tool Operation Basics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 420-313, 420-316 This course introduces learners to the fundamental principles and safe practices of machine tool operations. Learners apply basic machining techniques. The course emphasizes hands-on experience and the development of essential skills for entry-level machining tasks. Learners demonstrate understanding through the completion of lab projects and performance-based assessments.
420-313 Machining Fundamentals 3 Program student; Corequisite: 420-312, 420-316 This course analyzes the fundamental principles of precision machining through hands-on application and rigorous safety standards. Learners develop proficiency in setting up and operating lathes, mills, and grinding machines while utilizing the Machinery’s Handbook for technical calculations. Through the integration of precise measurement techniques and strategic cutting tool selection, learners demonstrate their ability to manufacture components within specified tolerances while adhering to industry-standard lockout/tagout and safety protocols.
Course #: 420-313
Title: Machining Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 420-312, 420-316 This course analyzes the fundamental principles of precision machining through hands-on application and rigorous safety standards. Learners develop proficiency in setting up and operating lathes, mills, and grinding machines while utilizing the Machinery’s Handbook for technical calculations. Through the integration of precise measurement techniques and strategic cutting tool selection, learners demonstrate their ability to manufacture components within specified tolerances while adhering to industry-standard lockout/tagout and safety protocols.
420-314 Intro to CAD/CAM 2 Program student This course prepares learners to apply foundational manufacturing and machining knowledge through the use of CAD/CAM systems and CNC machine tools. Learners interpret engineering drawings, identify machine types and cutting tools, and develop basic wireframe and solid models from part prints. The course emphasizes preparing parts, navigating CAD/CAM interfaces, and creating toolpaths using proper work holding, tooling, and part orientation to support accurate and efficient machining operations.
Course #: 420-314
Title: Intro to CAD/CAM
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student This course prepares learners to apply foundational manufacturing and machining knowledge through the use of CAD/CAM systems and CNC machine tools. Learners interpret engineering drawings, identify machine types and cutting tools, and develop basic wireframe and solid models from part prints. The course emphasizes preparing parts, navigating CAD/CAM interfaces, and creating toolpaths using proper work holding, tooling, and part orientation to support accurate and efficient machining operations.
420-316 Blueprint Reading & Measuremnt 3 Program student; Corequisite: 420-312, 420-313 The learner applies precision measurement techniques and blueprint interpretation skills essential for modern manufacturing environments. Learners demonstrate proficiency using manual metrology tools, gage blocks, and optical inspection equipment to verify part features within tight tolerances. Learners will implement coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to inspect part tolerances. They examine complex industrial drawings, differentiating between line types and orthographic projections to identify machining specifications, fasteners, and assembly requirements. This course emphasizes the accurate translation of technical data from drawings to finished components.
Course #: 420-316
Title: Blueprint Reading & Measuremnt
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 420-312, 420-313 The learner applies precision measurement techniques and blueprint interpretation skills essential for modern manufacturing environments. Learners demonstrate proficiency using manual metrology tools, gage blocks, and optical inspection equipment to verify part features within tight tolerances. Learners will implement coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to inspect part tolerances. They examine complex industrial drawings, differentiating between line types and orthographic projections to identify machining specifications, fasteners, and assembly requirements. This course emphasizes the accurate translation of technical data from drawings to finished components.
420-317 Intro to Machining 2 Program student This course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of machining and shop safety. The learner explores basic machine tool operations, including setup and operation of equipment such as saws, drill presses, and manual mills and lathes. The learner develops foundational skills in measurement, tooling, and material handling. This course prepares learners to perform basic machining tasks while following industry safety and quality standards.
Course #: 420-317
Title: Intro to Machining
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student This course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of machining and shop safety. The learner explores basic machine tool operations, including setup and operation of equipment such as saws, drill presses, and manual mills and lathes. The learner develops foundational skills in measurement, tooling, and material handling. This course prepares learners to perform basic machining tasks while following industry safety and quality standards.
420-332 CNC Equations 1 1   This course applies foundational mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems encountered in the machining industry. The learner strengthens skills in performing arithmetic operations with real numbers using the correct order of operations and rounding to reasonable place values. The learner develops proficiency in applying ratios, rates, proportions, and percentages to technical applications and measurement conversions within and between the U.S. customary and metric systems. Furthermore, the learner demonstrates knowledge by solving linear equations using algebraic techniques, and applying geometric concepts—including perimeter, area, surface area, volume, coordinate systems, and right-triangle trigonometry—to 2D and 3D shapes. CNC Equations 1 will build a basic foundation for math used in CNC machining.
Course #: 420-332
Title: CNC Equations 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course applies foundational mathematical principles and techniques to solve problems encountered in the machining industry. The learner strengthens skills in performing arithmetic operations with real numbers using the correct order of operations and rounding to reasonable place values. The learner develops proficiency in applying ratios, rates, proportions, and percentages to technical applications and measurement conversions within and between the U.S. customary and metric systems. Furthermore, the learner demonstrates knowledge by solving linear equations using algebraic techniques, and applying geometric concepts—including perimeter, area, surface area, volume, coordinate systems, and right-triangle trigonometry—to 2D and 3D shapes. CNC Equations 1 will build a basic foundation for math used in CNC machining.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
420-328 MasterCAM Programming 2 420-314 The learner applies CAD-CAM software to transform technical prints into finished precision parts. By creating accurate geometry, applying dimensions, and generating optimized milling toolpaths, learners develop the technical skills necessary to produce functional components. The learner verifies machining simulations, generates NC code, and executes programs on CNC milling machines. Mastery is demonstrated by setting up work holding, managing tool offsets, and machining workpieces to specified tolerances.
Course #: 420-328
Title: MasterCAM Programming
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-314 The learner applies CAD-CAM software to transform technical prints into finished precision parts. By creating accurate geometry, applying dimensions, and generating optimized milling toolpaths, learners develop the technical skills necessary to produce functional components. The learner verifies machining simulations, generates NC code, and executes programs on CNC milling machines. Mastery is demonstrated by setting up work holding, managing tool offsets, and machining workpieces to specified tolerances.
420-329 CNC Mill Operations 3 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-335 The learner applies advanced machining principles to safely set up and operate CNC milling centers. By interpreting blueprints and following standardized procedures, learners establish precise tool and work coordinate offsets while utilizing dial indicators for accurate work holding alignment. Through program verification and the application of cutter compensation, learners manufacture complex components to rigorous industry tolerances while maintaining a professional, OSHA-compliant workspace.
Course #: 420-329
Title: CNC Mill Operations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-335 The learner applies advanced machining principles to safely set up and operate CNC milling centers. By interpreting blueprints and following standardized procedures, learners establish precise tool and work coordinate offsets while utilizing dial indicators for accurate work holding alignment. Through program verification and the application of cutter compensation, learners manufacture complex components to rigorous industry tolerances while maintaining a professional, OSHA-compliant workspace.
420-333 CNC Equations 2 1 420-332 This course will cover CNC equations to program CNC machine tools. Equations covered will be geometry, trigonometry, blending angles to arcs, and geometric entities using practical applications. The applications will directly relate to programming CNC machines. This course will also cover calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools.
Course #: 420-333
Title: CNC Equations 2
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-332 This course will cover CNC equations to program CNC machine tools. Equations covered will be geometry, trigonometry, blending angles to arcs, and geometric entities using practical applications. The applications will directly relate to programming CNC machines. This course will also cover calculations for spindle speeds and feed rates for machine tools.
420-334 CNC Lathe Operations 3 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-336 The learner applies fundamental CNC lathe operations to produce precision components within strict blueprint tolerances. Through hands-on experience, learners practice machine safety, tool and work coordinate offsets, and manual data input (MDI) programming. Participants demonstrate mastery by setting up workholding, verifying tool paths through control graphics, and executing programs to create finished parts.
Course #: 420-334
Title: CNC Lathe Operations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-336 The learner applies fundamental CNC lathe operations to produce precision components within strict blueprint tolerances. Through hands-on experience, learners practice machine safety, tool and work coordinate offsets, and manual data input (MDI) programming. Participants demonstrate mastery by setting up workholding, verifying tool paths through control graphics, and executing programs to create finished parts.
420-335 CNC Mill Programming 1 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-329 The learner applies basics G-code programming techniques to develop precise CNC milling operations. By utilizing Cartesian coordinates, learners master linear and circular interpolation, implement cutter compensation strategies, and execute various canned cycles for drilling and tapping. Participants demonstrate proficiency by interpreting process sheets and writing error-free programs that translate complex blueprint geometry into functional machined parts.
Course #: 420-335
Title: CNC Mill Programming
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-329 The learner applies basics G-code programming techniques to develop precise CNC milling operations. By utilizing Cartesian coordinates, learners master linear and circular interpolation, implement cutter compensation strategies, and execute various canned cycles for drilling and tapping. Participants demonstrate proficiency by interpreting process sheets and writing error-free programs that translate complex blueprint geometry into functional machined parts.
420-336 CNC Lathe Programming 1 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-334 The learner develops advanced CNC lathe programming skills by applying linear interpolation, tool nose compensation, canned cycles, and auto-chamfer/radius functions to meet precise blueprint specifications. Learners demonstrate proficiency by generating accurate G-code to execute complex turning, drilling, and finishing operations essential for modern manufacturing environments.
Course #: 420-336
Title: CNC Lathe Programming
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317; Corequisite: 420-334 The learner develops advanced CNC lathe programming skills by applying linear interpolation, tool nose compensation, canned cycles, and auto-chamfer/radius functions to meet precise blueprint specifications. Learners demonstrate proficiency by generating accurate G-code to execute complex turning, drilling, and finishing operations essential for modern manufacturing environments.
420-337 Manufacturing Job Skills 1   This course prepares the learner to develop essential skills for success in a manufacturing environment. The learner explores workplace expectations, communication, and teamwork. The learner demonstrates professionalism and a strong work ethic through real-world scenarios.
Course #: 420-337
Title: Manufacturing Job Skills
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course prepares the learner to develop essential skills for success in a manufacturing environment. The learner explores workplace expectations, communication, and teamwork. The learner demonstrates professionalism and a strong work ethic through real-world scenarios.
420-341 Materials for Machinists 2 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317 During this course individuals will learn the terminology relating to the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of materials used for Machine Tooling Technics. Materials covered will be the classification of steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and polymers.
Course #: 420-341
Title: Materials for Machinists
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-312 and 420-313 and 420-317 During this course individuals will learn the terminology relating to the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of materials used for Machine Tooling Technics. Materials covered will be the classification of steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and polymers.
420-357 GD&T 1 420-316 This course explores the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). The learner applies GD&T concepts to interpret engineering drawings and verifies part dimensions using CMM technology. The learner develops skills in inspection planning, measurement techniques, and data analysis. This course prepares learners to ensure part accuracy and quality in accordance with industry standards.
Course #: 420-357
Title: GD&T
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-316 This course explores the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). The learner applies GD&T concepts to interpret engineering drawings and verifies part dimensions using CMM technology. The learner develops skills in inspection planning, measurement techniques, and data analysis. This course prepares learners to ensure part accuracy and quality in accordance with industry standards.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
420-338 Grinding Processes 3 420-329 and 420-335; Corequisite: 420-340 This course expands learner skills in advanced grinding operations and techniques. Learners examine precision grinding processes, interpret specifications, and apply methods to achieve high-tolerance finishes. The learner demonstrates competency through setup, operation, and evaluation of grinding equipment and part quality.
Course #: 420-338
Title: Grinding Processes
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-329 and 420-335; Corequisite: 420-340 This course expands learner skills in advanced grinding operations and techniques. Learners examine precision grinding processes, interpret specifications, and apply methods to achieve high-tolerance finishes. The learner demonstrates competency through setup, operation, and evaluation of grinding equipment and part quality.
420-339 Adv Master CAD/CAM Mill 3 420-328 This course strengthens learner abilities in performing advanced grinding operations. Learners explore precision grinding methods, analyze part specifications, and apply techniques to achieve tight tolerances and surface finishes. The learner demonstrates competency through setup, operation, and inspection of grinding processes.
Course #: 420-339
Title: Adv Master CAD/CAM Mill
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-328 This course strengthens learner abilities in performing advanced grinding operations. Learners explore precision grinding methods, analyze part specifications, and apply techniques to achieve tight tolerances and surface finishes. The learner demonstrates competency through setup, operation, and inspection of grinding processes.
420-340 Adv CNC Mill Operations 3 420-329 and 420-335 This course enhances learner proficiency in advanced CNC mill programming techniques. Learners develop complex programs, interpret technical drawings, and apply strategies to improve machining efficiency and precision. The learner demonstrates skill through hands-on programming, setup, and troubleshooting of multi-axis operations.
Course #: 420-340
Title: Adv CNC Mill Operations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-329 and 420-335 This course enhances learner proficiency in advanced CNC mill programming techniques. Learners develop complex programs, interpret technical drawings, and apply strategies to improve machining efficiency and precision. The learner demonstrates skill through hands-on programming, setup, and troubleshooting of multi-axis operations.
420-342 Adv CNC Lathe Operations 3 420-334 and 420-336 This course builds on foundational CNC lathe programming skills and emphasizes advanced programming techniques. Learners explore complex operations, including multi-axis functions and toolpath optimization. The learner develops proficiency by applying industry-relevant strategies to produce precise and efficient machining outcomes.
Course #: 420-342
Title: Adv CNC Lathe Operations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-334 and 420-336 This course builds on foundational CNC lathe programming skills and emphasizes advanced programming techniques. Learners explore complex operations, including multi-axis functions and toolpath optimization. The learner develops proficiency by applying industry-relevant strategies to produce precise and efficient machining outcomes.
420-343 MasterCAM for Lathe 2 420-328 This course develops learner skills in using CAM software to create CNC lathe programs. Learners explore programming strategies, apply toolpath operations, and generate code for turning processes. The learner demonstrates understanding by producing and evaluating programs that meet machining specifications and industry standards.
Course #: 420-343
Title: MasterCAM for Lathe
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-328 This course develops learner skills in using CAM software to create CNC lathe programs. Learners explore programming strategies, apply toolpath operations, and generate code for turning processes. The learner demonstrates understanding by producing and evaluating programs that meet machining specifications and industry standards.
  Total Credits: 14  
Total Credits: 14

Fourth Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
420-344 Multi-Axis CNC Operations 3 420-340 and 420-342 This course emphasizes the development of CNC lathe programming skills using industry-standard coding practices. Learners write, edit, and verify CNC programs to produce precision parts, applying knowledge of machine operations and tooling. The course focuses on interpreting technical drawings, selecting proper code, and ensuring accuracy through program validation and part inspection.
Course #: 420-344
Title: Multi-Axis CNC Operations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-340 and 420-342 This course emphasizes the development of CNC lathe programming skills using industry-standard coding practices. Learners write, edit, and verify CNC programs to produce precision parts, applying knowledge of machine operations and tooling. The course focuses on interpreting technical drawings, selecting proper code, and ensuring accuracy through program validation and part inspection.
420-349 Machine Tool Capstone 3 420-340 and 420-342 This course prepares the learner to integrate and apply advanced machining skills in a comprehensive, project-based environment. The learner plans, sets up, and produces precision components using a variety of machine tools and techniques. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, quality control, and meeting industry specifications. Learners demonstrate competency through the completion of complex projects that reflect real-world manufacturing scenarios.
Course #: 420-349
Title: Machine Tool Capstone
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-340 and 420-342 This course prepares the learner to integrate and apply advanced machining skills in a comprehensive, project-based environment. The learner plans, sets up, and produces precision components using a variety of machine tools and techniques. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, quality control, and meeting industry specifications. Learners demonstrate competency through the completion of complex projects that reflect real-world manufacturing scenarios.
420-350 Competitive Machining Techniqs 3 420-340 and 420-342 The focus of this course is productivity-based, using the machine tools available in the machine shop lab. The application projects will focus on applying advanced machining techniques to practice. The theories that will be applied in this course will include High Speed Machining (HSM), Hard Milling, Live Tooling on the Lathe, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Fixture Creation, and Program Optimization. Another component of this course is time utilization. Time utilization is very important to you and your future employer which means that all projects will be time sensitive to reinforce productivity.
Course #: 420-350
Title: Competitive Machining Techniqs
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-340 and 420-342 The focus of this course is productivity-based, using the machine tools available in the machine shop lab. The application projects will focus on applying advanced machining techniques to practice. The theories that will be applied in this course will include High Speed Machining (HSM), Hard Milling, Live Tooling on the Lathe, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Fixture Creation, and Program Optimization. Another component of this course is time utilization. Time utilization is very important to you and your future employer which means that all projects will be time sensitive to reinforce productivity.
420-385 Advanced Machine Concepts 3 420-326 and 420-331 and (444-367 or 420-367) This course will introduce the student to the Swiss screw machine concept and operations fundamentals. Emphasis will be placed on the skill development for basic Swiss processes and operation of the Citizen Swiss screw machine. This course will include performance competencies for machine setup, load proven part programs, setting tools, adjusting offsets, and the setup of an automatic bar feeder for automated manufacturing. Other advance machine concepts that the students will be exposed to is the Sinker and Wire EDM machines.
Course #: 420-385
Title: Advanced Machine Concepts
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-326 and 420-331 and (444-367 or 420-367) This course will introduce the student to the Swiss screw machine concept and operations fundamentals. Emphasis will be placed on the skill development for basic Swiss processes and operation of the Citizen Swiss screw machine. This course will include performance competencies for machine setup, load proven part programs, setting tools, adjusting offsets, and the setup of an automatic bar feeder for automated manufacturing. Other advance machine concepts that the students will be exposed to is the Sinker and Wire EDM machines.
444-352 Multi-Axis CAD/CAM 3 420-339 and 420-343 This course emphasizes the development of CNC lathe programming skills using industry-standard coding practices. Learners write, edit, and verify CNC programs to produce precision parts, applying knowledge of machine operations and tooling. The course focuses on interpreting technical drawings, selecting proper code, and ensuring accuracy through program validation and part inspection.
Course #: 444-352
Title: Multi-Axis CAD/CAM
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: 420-339 and 420-343 This course emphasizes the development of CNC lathe programming skills using industry-standard coding practices. Learners write, edit, and verify CNC programs to produce precision parts, applying knowledge of machine operations and tooling. The course focuses on interpreting technical drawings, selecting proper code, and ensuring accuracy through program validation and part inspection.
  Total Credits: 15  
Total Credits: 15

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 58

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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