1Capstone Program
Program Info
A specialized third-year advanced manufacturing program conducted in a high-precision CNC manufacturing cell. The program is a partnership between DCC and the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research.
Minimum credits: 17
Length: 1 semester
Division: Workforce Services (Haas Center)
Contact: 434.766.6762
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Plan Code: 221-938-05 CIP Code: 47.0105
Program Description
The Career Studies Certificate in CNC Field Service Technician - Electrical prepares students for introductory level CNC electrical diagnostic and repair work. This program is designed for students with in-depth CNC experience.
Career Opportunity: These 6 courses, 17 credit CNC Field Technician electrical program is designed for someone with previous CNC experience interested in working in field service. This program will teach students electrical diagnostic and repair skills, along with essential machine tool calibration procedures. Careers in CNC Field Service repair have an average salary of $64, 330. The field is projected to grow by 2.7% over the next 10 years. (BLS.gov)
Admission Requirements: Completion of the Integrated Machining Technology program or equivalent work experience
Program Outcomes: Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Recognize the characteristics and theories of the operation of AC/DC power.
- Utilize the fundamental concepts of electricity to safely work as a CNC Field Technician.
- Demonstrate skills in single and three phase power distribution.
- Demonstrate diagnostic skills for electrical control systems.
- Demonstrate diagnostic skills for motor protection drives.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems associated with electronic motor drive systems.
- Demonstrate set up and operation of five axis mills and three axis lathes.
- Demonstrate the ability to ball bar test.
- Demonstrate the industry standard for macro programming in relation to machine tool probes.
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