Continuing Education

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Certificates

Enter the fascinating world of industrial automation

Enter the fascinating world of industrial automation!

Increasingly, the manufacturing industry relies on industrial automation to machine and turn products that would otherwise be manufactured by hand. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are programmed to perform machining and turning processes like drilling, cutting, sawing and stamping through pre-set sequences of commands. These machines are highly sophisticated precision tools that require specialized expertise to be properly set up and operated.

Our experienced instructors and leading-edge equipment will provide you with an excellent opportunity to receive hands-on training as an operator and programmer in a supportive, industry-focused and safe learning environment.

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Quick Facts

Credential: Certificate Achievement

An approved non-credit program that has a formal summative assessment component, has mappped program or course outcomes, and is subject to a regular quality curriculum review process.

Campus: Main

Any in-person components of your courses will be delivered at NAIT's Main Campus in Edmonton. View map

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      After completion

      NAIT's industry-recognized CNC Certificate programs can help you earn your Machining Centre Certificates I and II and Turning Centre Certificates I and II – or all four.

      A certificate will be issued once you successfully complete the three levels of Operations and/or the three levels of Programming within each certificate.

      Available certificates

      There are two streams, based on the different machines of focus (Machining Centre and Turning Centre) available for the CNC Certificate:

      Stream 1
      •    CNC Machining Centre Operator Certificate I
      •    CNC Machining Centre Programming Certificate II

      Stream 2
      •    CNC Turning Centre Operator Certificate I
      •    CNC Turning Centre Programming Certificate II

      You may choose to earn all four certificates.

      Enter the workforce with confidence

      Graduates of the CNC Certificate program may find work opportunities as a CNC operator, set-up person or programmer. Students may also advance to supervisory positions, start their own business or branch out to work in positions such as quality assurance inspector, machinist, millwright or tool and die maker. 

      Ample opportunities exist in oilfield manufacturing, general manufacturing and production and industrial repair shops.

      CNC professionals are adept problem solvers, decision makers and time managers. If you enjoy working with your hands and machinery and are prepared to work in noisy and dusty conditions, a career as a CNC professional may be right for you. 

      Prerequisites

      Students without mechanical experience must take MACH150 Introduction to Basic Machining Industrial Skills before enrolling in the CNC Certificate program. 

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      Delivery Methods

      • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
      • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
      • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
      • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
      • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
      • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
      • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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