Is This Program for You?

Students entering the CNC Setup Technician program should:

• Have good reading and math skills.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Pay attention to details and neatness.
• Have a mechanical aptitude.
• Enjoy researching technical information.
• Have good communication skills.
• Enjoy problem solving.
• Think creatively.

Program Basics

• Technical diploma
• Classes are offered daytime, face to face, and on campus
• Fall start
• Credit for prior learning may be available

This program is not currently eligible for financial aid; however, alternative funding options may be available. Contact an advisor today to explore your support options!

Cost of Attendance (COA) 26-27

Cost of Attendance (COA) is a total of all the usual expenses of being a student. The COA sets the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive.

Based on Wisconsin Residents.

Approximate school costs are for a full-time (12 credit) student over a semester span of 17 weeks.

Fees are legislated by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

These costs are estimates and are subject to change without notice.

Admission Requirements

• Submit Application
• Admissions Preference Policy
  This is a high-enrollment program, which means applications are reviewed on scheduled dates based on where you live. If the program is full, you may be placed on a waiting list.
  
  Learn more about our Admissions and Wait List Policy and review the Waiting List section on this page for more information about how the process works for this program.

Academic Preparedness Requirements

Before you can be fully accepted into your program, you need to complete the requirements below. These are the same requirements you may see in your SWTC Student Portal.


• Submit Official High School, College, Military Transcripts, and Test Scores (Not Required)
  Have documents sent directly to:
  • Email: admissions@swtc.edu
  • Mail: Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
• Meet with Your Advisor for an Admissions Meeting
  Schedule an admission meeting with your program advisor to complete your student success plan, including a career assessment and academic map and support plan.
  
  To schedule your meeting, go to the Appointments page. Find your advisor in the list, then select Make an Appointment under their contact information.
  
  Appointments are available on campus or virtually.

If you want to check which of these requirements you still need to complete, log in to your SWTC Student Portal, go to My Profile → Document Center, and make sure All Programs is selected.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:

• Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
• Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
• Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
• Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation
• Perform programming, set-up, and operation of CNC Machine Tools

Southwest Tech's Career Services Center offers services to assist students looking for job placement.

Credit for Prior Learning

Experience Pays! You've Been There... You've Done That... Let's See If You Can Get Credit For It!

Credit for prior learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired. This may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military training, extensive self-instruction, or professional development. Credit for Prior Learning affords you the opportunity to accelerate the completion of your educational goals.

For more information on Credit for Prior Learning see our Credit for Prior Learning page.

Courses that may have Credit for Prior Learning options:

Dual enrollment in the CNC program allows high school students to jumpstart their careers by earning college credit while still in school. Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and industry-relevant tools, preparing you for in-demand, high-wage careers in manufacturing. Not only will you save time and money by completing credits early, but you’ll also build confidence in your abilities and develop skills that set you apart in the workforce. With dual enrollment, you can experience college-level coursework, explore career pathways, and graduate high school with a clear plan for your future.

To learn more, contact Brianna Fortney today!