2025-2026 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 14, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

CNC Service Technician Diploma

Location(s): In-Person


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Program Information

The Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Service Technician program is a 64-credit diploma that includes technical and general education components. This diploma provides the skills for working in the manufacturing sector or as a field service technician. Full-time students can obtain a diploma in two years. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

CNC Service Technicians play a vital role in maintaining and servicing industrial equipment. Technicians inspect, calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment.

Designed by manufacturing industry leaders, the program provides a comprehensive, hands-on, career-oriented curriculum. Students will obtain a solid education in machine repair, industry fundamentals, and electronic fundamentals.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate and practice maintenance skills consistent with industry expectations.
  • Exhibit safety principles and practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Develop critical and creative thinking processes required to effectively and efficiently diagnose and repair technical problems.
  • Develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to an individual company’s expectations.
  • Demonstrate efficient interpersonal skills with customers, machine operators, and co-workers.

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January**

** Students who start in the spring will need longer to complete due to course prerequisites.

Faculty Contact

Keith Barry: 763-576-4024

Program Sequence


First Semester Part-Time Program Sequence


To plan your long-term part-time sequence, contact your faculty advisor.

Technical Credits: 60


MnTC General Education Credits: 4


Total Credits: 64


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