Machining safety
Hand tools & measurement
Blueprint reading
Basic shop math
YEAR 1
180 HRS
Machining Fundamentals
Machine Ops III
Lubrication Systems
Intermediate Lab
Machine Ops I: Milling
Machine Ops II: Turning
Machining
Optimization
Multi-axis CNC
programming &
operation
Material science
High-speed
machining
Process Improvement
Machining 4.0
Shop Leadership
Continuous Improvement
(Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Digital Twin, Thread and
Enterprise
Smart Manufacturing
CNC basics
Intro to CAD/CAM
CNC set up &
operation
QA basics
Intermediate
Machining II
Intermediate Machining I
Manual mill & lathe
Tool selection & maintenance
Intermediate blueprint reading
Tolerance measurement &
inspection
Advanced CNC Mill Ops
Multi-step Setup
G-code
Precision Measuring
Advanced blueprint reading
GD&T
Fixture & tooling design
Process optimization
CNC troubleshooting
Advanced CAD/CAM
Lean Manufacturing
YEAR 2
180 HRS
YEAR 3
180 HRS
Multi-axis CNC programming &
operation
Material science
High-speed machining
Automation integration (robotics,
pallet systems)
Advanced QC
Workflow optimization
YEAR 4
180 HRS
Full-cycle part
production
Manufacturing project
management
Final project presentation
Industry certification prep
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS
60HRS