- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide the skills to set up and operate CNC Turning Centres. The course introduces basic CNC turning operations and a basic understanding of CNC programming and its applications. Students will manufacture simple parts using CNC turning centres and will gain the experience of performing quality control inspections before, during, and after CNC operations.
Prerequisite(s)
- MACH 0105 Lathe Operator or successful completion of Machinist Foundation program or 1 year machining lathe experience.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$985.36
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Interpret part programs.
- Identify location, functions, and operation of machine control.
- Establish work coordinate systems.
- Identify, select and inspect tooling and tool holders.
- Set up tooling and offsets.
- Set up work-holding and accesories.
- Transfer programs to and from the machine control.
- Adjust tooling and offset to meet drawings specifications.
- Produce components to specifications.
- Optimize programs.
- Troubleshoot CNC problems.
Effective as of Winter 2019
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MACH 1151 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66001
Dates
Apr 14 - May 09 Loading
- CRN 66001
- $985.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students will need approval for class registration. Please contact the Department Head, Stefano Pettenon 604-432-8214 or spettenon@bcit.ca for approval. Please include your BCIT ID number (if you have one). This course will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Tuesday and Thursday classes will occur from 1900-2200, and Saturday classes will occur from 0800-1430. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in myBCIT.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.