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Advanced Mastercam (143 hour) Program Scope and Objectives The students will improve their 2D tool -paths and learn how to generate advance tool paths with 3D surface models. The student's competency will advance them into 4th and 5th axis programing. They will learn mill turning and learn how to adjust post processors for other CNC machines in the machine shop. Students will learn Solid Modeling as a tool for the designing of machine parts. Advanced Mastercam graduates may find work at machine shops in advanced designing, 4th & 5th axis programming, solid molding, in CNC programming positions, engineering of parts and working with Quality Control Engineers. Program Hours - Program Sequence 123 hours lecture + 20 hours lab = 143 hours. Program Length Classes are 8 hours on Saturdays for 18 weeks, a total of 143 hours of training or 4.5 hours two nights per week for 16 weeks, a total of 143 hours of training last class day 1 hour less than standard hours. ETP Requirements Students enrolling through the ETP state funded classes must meet the following criteria: • Must be employed full-time for a minimum of 90 days, working a minimum of 35 hours per week in the machinist trade. • Must earn a minimum wage rate per hour required by ETP. • Students' employers must fill out and sign a Certification Statement (CS) and Retraining Enrollment Agreement form. • Must have basic knowledge of shop mathematics and blue print reading and able to read and write in English. Program Prerequisites Must have completed the Mastercam class from any of the NTMA Training Centers of Southern California locations. Class Size Maximum 20 trainees Estimated Schedule of Total Charges for the Entire Educational Program Tuition for the program is charged for a 16 or 18 week time period. The following approximate cost applies to programs paid for by the student: Registration information: Santa Fe Springs (Main Campus) 562.921.3722 • Visit our Web site: www.trainingoenters.org