Harper College

CNC Operator II Certificate

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Advance your career as a CNC operator or machinist

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  • Credit hours: 27
  • Stackable to degree: Yes
  • Potential job outcomes: CNC machine operator, CNC machinist

Continue your training as a CNC operator with this 27-credit-hour certificate program. The program is designed to further develop your CNC operation skills and prepare you to advance your career in precision machining.

Take classes in machining processes, introduction to CNC machining, CNC lathe/mill operation and programming, machining blueprints, advanced CNC, properties of materials, prints and schematics and basic technical mathematics. All courses are taught by skilled instructors who are experts in their respective fields.

Credit earned for this program can be applied to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree.

Certificate program requirements

This 27 credit-hour certificate program is a continuation of the CNC Operator Control I certificate. It is designed to further develop CNC operation skills to prepare students to advance in their career in precision machining.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (Hours required: 27)
NumberCourse TitleCredits
Required
MFT 105Machining Processes I3
MFT 120Machining Processes II3
MFT 121Machining Processes III3
MFT 123Introduction to CNC Machining4
MFT 125CNC Lathe Operation and Programming4
MFT 128CNC Mill Operation and Programming4
MFT 134Print Reading for Industry3
MTH 100Applied Math for Technical Careers13
Total Hours27
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Students may take MTH 100 or higher.

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For more information about Manufacturing Technology, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.

Last Updated: 9/30/26