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Diploma of CNC Machinist Technician

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, United States
0.25 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

CNC Machinist Technician certificate at Salt Lake Technical College, part of SLCC.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in CNC Machinist Technician. Apply knowledge in areas including six-credit
12-week certificate: CNC technician fundamentals (2 credits)
geometric. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Machine operator

Curriculum

Six-credit
12-week certificate: CNC technician fundamentals (2 credits)
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing basics
machining concepts
CNC mill basic operation and CNC lathe basic operation (1 credit each). Students learn to set up and run CNC programs that produce metal
plastic or composite parts.

Entry requirements

Academic

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Salt Lake Technical College, Westpointe campus
Faculty or school	Salt Lake Technical College
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	6
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.25 years.