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Precision and CNC Machining CAMCT.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 63 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Effective as of Fall 2026

Build job-ready manufacturing skills in a fast-paced, hands-on sprint

What is the program about?

Graduates of the machining certificate programs are candidates for the completion of this two-year associate degree option. Coursework includes tool and manufacturing processes, computers in engineering technology, quality control, and CNC applications. Facilities and equipment rank among the best in the nation, with more than four million dollars in conventional machining equipment and computer numerical control machines for laboratory use by students. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.

Program Outcomes

  • Identify new changes in career field - Identify new changes in career field and build personal skills to maintain state-of-the-art competencies.
  • Mathematical skills - Demonstrate mathematical skills required for occupation.
  • Analyze manufacturing engineering problems - Analyze manufacturing engineering problems (general and technical) and make appropriate decisions.
  • Machining applications, drafting techniques, etc. - Demonstrate applied competencies in the areas of machining applications, drafting techniques and blueprint interpretation.
  • Technical engineering skills - Demonstrate technical engineering skills appropriate to program requirements.

Career Opportunities

Careers are available for CNC operators, precision machining, programmers and process improvement specialists.

Transferability

Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.

Additional Information

This program is available in the following format:




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Curriculum

Course Title Credits
CAM 1107 Introduction to Mechanical Drafting with CAD 3
CAM 1109 Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining 3
CAM 1110 Advanced Machine Operations 3
CAM 1111 Advanced Machine Operations II 3
CAM 1116 Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control Operations 3
CAM 1142 Advanced Shop Floor Math 3
CAM 1214 Computer Numerical Control Mill Programming 3
CAM 2114 Jig & Fixture Design 3
CAM 2145 Shop Floor Programming 3
CAM 2204 Computer Numerical Control Lathe Programming 3
CAM 2212 Computer Assisted Programming 3
CAM 2225 Tool Design 3
CAM 2700 (Computer Aided Manufacturing Internship) OR CAM 2780 (Computer Aided Manufacturing Capstone) 3
COM 2206 Interpersonal Communication 3
ENG 1101 English Composition I 3
ISE 1300 Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology 3
ISE 1313 Coordinate Measurement 3
Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective 3
Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
MAT 1110 Math for Technologists 3
(CAM 1180 (Welding & Metal Joining I) OR ISE 1101 (Introduction to Industrial & Systems Engineering Technology) OR ISE 1207 (Introduction to Manufacturing) OR ISE 2240 (Six Sigma: Green Belt)) 3
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Program Accreditation Information

None


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This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.