Invest in your workforce with industry-driven machining training from Northcentral Technical College.

Working closely with our advisory committee, we identified high-demand training topics that better meet the needs of working professionals and employers. Each course delivers comprehensive, hands-on instruction using NTC's established curriculum, ensuring participants gain the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today's manufacturing environment.

Course Offerings

Class 1: Machine Set-Up: CNC Lathes

Introduces the learner to basic CNC Turning setup and operation. Learners begin the course understanding the control panel of a CNC Turning Machine, common tooling used in a CNC Turning Machine and program set-up sheets. From there, learners run existing programs and eventually make minor edits to produce parts to print specifications.

Schedule

Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates

August: 24th, 27th, 31st

September: 3rd, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th

October: 1st, 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th

Class 2: Part Measurement and Inspection

Measure machined parts using basic theory and practice of mechanical inspection. Learners will experience quality control using dimensional metrology instruments.

Schedule

Mondays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates

October: 19th (No class week of October 26th)

November: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

December: 7th, 14th

Class 3: Intro to CNC Programming

Develop and strengthen CNC programming skills through the application of conversational programming and basic G- and M-code programming. Learners review setup procedures, work coordinate systems, machine axis information, and CNC machining concepts while emphasizing productivity, reliability, repeatability, and flexibility in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule

Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates

October: 22nd (No class week of October 26th)

November: 5th, 12th, 19th

December: 3rd, 10th