Program Details

CNC Technician
Northwood Technical College
The CNC Technician program prepares students for a career in the machining industry. Students will learn how to set up and program basic three axis mills and two axis CNC lathes. CNC Technician graduates will be able to: - Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop - Interpret industrial/engineering drawings - Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection - Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation

Admission Requirements: - Complete Online Application Form - Review and Sign Functional Abilities Disclosure - Be at least 16 years old at class start Program-Specific Requirements: - Review and sign the HOMES Grant Tuition Funding Payment Qualifying Form

This program is offered

No set application deadline. October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
The CNC Technician Technical Diploma ladders all credits into the Machine Tool Operation - CNC (MTO-CNC) Technical Diploma (one year) program. The MTO-CNC program is not currently available, however, other machine tool programs are available at the Ashland, New Richmond and Superior campuses.
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resumé assistance - staff are available to assist with resumés, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.

Book and Supply/Material Costs are TBD. There are tools in the classroom for CNC Technician students to use. If students want to purchase their own, the cost would be approximately $2,150 Tuition reimbursement may be available to assist with your training as part of the Housing Opportunity & Mobile Education Solutions (HOMES) Grant. To determine if you are eligible, please contact a Northwood Tech Admission Advisor.
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech. Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.


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