Manufacturing & Marine
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed engineer or certified journey-level tradesperson. Study draft only.
CNC Machining
9–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPEshop math and measurementtechnical reading, writing, and career skillsblueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)manual milling and turning operationsG-code programming and editingcomputer-aided manufacturing (CAM) using MastercamCNC machine setup, tooling, and operationprecision metrology and quality inspectioncapstone project integrating all skillsexternship and worksite placementpreparation for NIMS, Mastercam Associate, and Haas certification exams
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $25,470 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| Haas Certification | Vendor certification | Haas Automation |
| Mastercam Associate | Vendor certification | CNC Software, LLC |
| NIMS Machining L1-2 | Industry certification | National Institute for Metalworking Skills |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Precision Manufacturing: Drafting / CAD / BIM → CNC Machining → Robotics / Mechatronics → Industrial Maintenance
