Gain Skills in Precision and CNC Machining

Manufacturing in the 21^st century requires advanced technical skills. If a career that combines working with your hands, programming computerized machines, and operating complex equipment appeals to you, CNC Manufacturing could be for you.  Work with hand and power tools as well as more advanced lathes, milling machines, and other manufacturing equipment that you’ll see when you begin a new career.

Learn machine tool set-up and basic machining skills, basic computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-assisted drafting (CAD), plus blueprint reading and interpretation of drawings and symbols.

What you will learn: Shop safety, quality control, blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, bench work, layout work, power saws, manual mill and lathe (setup and operation), grinding machine, Mastercam (CAD/CAM design software), CNC programming mill and lathe (setup and operation), employability skills.

Learn more about a typical career in this field!

For job outlook and wages for CNC Manufacturing visit www.onetonline.org.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Attend an information session (online)
  • Why Great Oaks? (Video)
  • How to Enroll (video)
  • 5 Steps of Enrollment
• Fill out an online application the student portal
  • The application can be found here
• Start your financial aid process
  • Review your financial aid options
  • FAFSA made simple 
  • Student loan and grant info here
• Successfully achieve a Level 4 on the WorkKeys® Assessments
  • More WorkKeys® information can be found here
• Submit all required documents
  • All financial aid paperwork and/or payment
  • Sign all required documents in the student portal

All students must be 18 years old by the completion of the program and have a high school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency). HSE hotline: 513.612.5806

Accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education