According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a CNC machinist in the United States is $80,619 per year.

According to Manufacturing.org, advanced manufacturing refers to the use of innovative technologies to create new and existing products.

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A few of the specific advanced manufacturing skills you will learn in this course include: precision measurement, CNC programming, machine maintenance, and tool setting and calibration.

Yes, this course has one lesson on Lean and one lesson on Quality. The lessons focus on ISO 9001, customer-focused quality, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.

Traditional Manufacturing uses manual or semi-automated tools like lathes, mills, and drills operated by human workers, with little or no use of CNC (Computer Numerical Control). Operations rely on manual setups and hand-guided machining, making the process slower, less precise, and more labor-intensive, with limited ability to switch between different part designs.

Advanced Manufacturing uses technology-driven processes like CNC machining, robotics, automation, and smart software to enhance production. CNC machines are computer-controlled, ensuring high precision and repeatability. The process is faster, more consistent, generates less waste, and is ideal for complex or high-volume parts — with easy reprogramming for different designs with minimal downtime.

For example, making a metal gear traditionally requires a machinist to manually set up a lathe, measure, and cut by hand — a process that takes roughly an hour with risk of error. With CNC advanced manufacturing, a machine is programmed with a CAD file, automatically cuts the gear to exact specs, and can produce identical gears in minutes with near-zero error, switching to a new design simply by loading a new program. Yes, this course covers both approaches.

This CNC machinist training prepares you for entry-level advanced manufacturing roles, such as CNC operator and CNC machinist.

Yes, this course covers the advanced manufacturing topics of CNC on a Fanuc Mill and Lathe, Haas Mill and Lathe, and Mazak Mill and Lathe.

This course will prepare you for an entry-level role as a CNC operator or CNC machinist.

This course serves as a foundational steppingstone towards advanced studies, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge required to pursue a career as a CNC programmer or lead machinist within the dynamic field of advanced manufacturing.

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The course includes the Meta Quest 3 headset with the two controllers, a carrying case, and the Elite Strap.

If there are issues with the simulations, you can contact a student advisor and/or access the VR Help Center in the Learning Management System, which includes documentation, videos, and guides to assist with any issues.

If there are any issues with the hardware, you should contact Meta for assistance.

You do not need to have any prior experience with VR technology to take the course. However, if you do not have any experience with VR, we have a Virtual Reality Navigator — a comprehensive guide with tutorials, games, glossary, and best practices in the virtual world.

You do not have to return the headset and accessories once you complete the course; it is included in the cost of this program.

Using virtual reality in learning has many benefits. Here is a link to a document summarizing the many benefits.

For this course, only the 10 labs/simulations are delivered through virtual reality. However, there is an option to complete the simulations on the web.

You have the option of completing the labs in a web browser (Chrome recommended).

• Mobile App: Android and Apple
• Network bandwidth: A broadband internet connection is required for larger images, audio, video, interactive components, and Virtual Labs
• Screen resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768 pixels
• RAM: 8 GB minimum recommendation
• Graphic Card: Not required but will increase performance of Virtual Labs

This particular VR experience is only compatible with Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.

Technical support is provided through the robust Help Center available in the Learning Management System.

If you experience motion sickness or discomfort while using VR, there is an option to complete the labs in a web browser (Chrome recommended).

To access the VR content, you will need to download a specific app from the Meta Quest store. The information for this will be provided upon enrollment.

There is no interaction with instructors and other students in the VR environment.

We have a Virtual Reality Navigator — a comprehensive guide with tutorials, games, glossary, and best practices in the virtual world that can help you get started.

You have the option of completing the labs using virtual reality or web-based simulations. If the VR equipment breaks or malfunctions, you can complete the labs using the web-based versions.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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