Certificate This certificate program prepares students for entry level manufacturing positions requiring skills in engineering drawing, computer-aided design, and computer numerical control. Students receive instruction on two CAD-based systems (AutoCAD and SolidWorks), a three-axis machining center, and a CNC turret lathe. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be prepared to compete for positions such as CAD operator, CAD designer, CNC operator, and CNC programmer.
Minimum program hours: 27-28 credit hours
Disclosure Information
This section provides information required by the federal government for certificate programs intended to prepare students for gainful employment:
This certificate prepares students for occupations with job titles such as: Mechanical Drafter, Designer, Drafter, Design Drafter, Mechanical Designer, CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer), CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator), CAD/CAM Specialist (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Specialist), Project Designer, Installation Drafter. More information on these occupations may be found at, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3013.00
Program Costs:
Program Costs: Estimated of annual costs for full-time students enrolled for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters for this program include:
NYS Residents
Non-NYS Residents
Tuition
$3,900 ($1,950/semester)
$7,800 ($3,900/semester)
Fees*
$530 ($265/semester)
$530 ($265/semester)
Textbooks and Supplies
$1,000 ($500/semester)
$1,000 ($500/semester)
Students planning to live in the Jamestown Campus residence halls should plan on annual room and board expenses of $9,100. Commuter students should plan for personal housing expenses and transportation to and from classes.
*student fees are assessed on a per/credit hour basis, and may include lab fees for specific classes.
Program Codes
Degree option:
Certificate
General requirements
General requirements hours:
10 credit hours
Humanities
3
ENG 1510: English Composition I (or above)
3
Social Sciences Elective
3
ECO 2610: Macroeconomic Principles is recommended
3
Mathematics/Sciences Elective
4
MAT 1220: Applied Mathematics for Technology or MAT 1590: College Algebra & Trigonometry
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
17-18 credit hours
MCT 1240: Engineering Drawing with AutoCAD
3
MCT 1270: Machine Theory and Operations
3
MCT 1280: CNC/Machine Tools
3
MCT 1380: Introduction to Solid Modeling
3
MCT 2380: Advanced Solid Modeling
3
Program Elective
2-3
Engineering elective (MCT 1390: AutoCAD is recommended)
Electives
Important points
Due to prerequisite requirements for some courses, the minimum completion time of this certificate is three semesters (beginning with the fall semester).
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1. Write effective CNC programs for the machining of mechanical components.
2. Use an industrially accepted CAD software package to prepare 3-D drawings.
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