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CNC Lathe Operator

PMO Module 2: Quality & Good Manufacturing Practices
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PMO Module 2: Quality & Good Manufacturing Practices

Free

with Jack Thompson

Calendar Jan 20, 2026

CPT 4.0 Module 2: Quality Practices & Measurement Course

This module teaches the principles of quality control and precision measurement in manufacturing. The training and certification over the following skill areas:

  • Good Manufacturing Practices 
  • Introduction to Quality
  • 5S Workplace Organization
  • Lean Production 
  • Process Reliability and Quality
    • PDCA Cycle
    • TQM
    • Root Cause Analysis
    • Cause and Effect Diagrams

CNC Lathe Operator

Free

with Tim Pendergrass

Calendar Jan 20, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

Ready for a career with growth opportunities?

Whether you’re entering the workforce, feeling stuck in your current job, or looking for a higher-paying path, the CNC Operater program can give you the skill to pay the bills.    

High-demand,opportunities:

Northeast Arkansas has hundreds of CNC operator jobs with average wages over $48,000 per year with many earning much more with premium pay.  Earning the CNC Lather Operator credential gives you a strong advantage in landing these role as well as other machine operator roles. Area employers who recruit for these positions are Hytrol, ABB, Best Manufacturing and Martin Sprocket & Gear to name a few. 

Fast, flexible, industry-driven training:

This program was built with input from local manufacturers. It prepares you for an entry level operator position within a modern advanced manufacturing facility using both virtual training and hands-on CNC labs.

  • Finish in 10 weeks or less
  • Gain hands on CNC Operator training 
  • Earn up to five certificates  

What you’ll learn: CNC Operator training is organized into four targeted modules that build essential production skills:

Safety – OSHA standards, workplace safety, risk prevention

Quality Practices & Measurement – inspection, documentation, process control

CNC Lathe Operation - operate CNC controlled turning centers, explore CNC lathe setup, and introduction to Haas Lathe intuitive programming system. 

WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certficate-measures and certifies the foundational work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations

Complete all four modules and pass the assessments to earn two MSSC Certified Production Technician credentials, OSHA-10 for General Industry, and the National Career Readiness Certificate—a portable, respected certifications recognized by employers across the manufacturing sector.

 

 

CPT 4.0 Module 1: Safety Course
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CPT 4.0 Module 1: Safety Course

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Calendar Jan 26, 2026

CPT 4.0 Module 1: Safety 
This module focuses on foundational workplace safety concepts used in modern manufacturing environments.  The Safety training and certification cover the following skill areas:

  • Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
  • Industry 4.0 and IIoT
  • Safety Responsibilities
  • Practicing Safety in the Workplace
  • Types of PPE
  • Hazardous Materials Standard
  • Hazardous Material Handling and Storage
  • Machine Safety
  • Equipment Safety
  • Material Handling and Robot Safety
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Learners will also earn the General Industry OSHA-10 credential.

CPT 4.0 Module 2: Quality Practices & Measurement Course

Free

with Jack Thompson

Calendar Jan 26, 2026

CPT 4.0 Module 2: Quality Practices & Measurement Course

This module teaches the principles of quality control and precision measurement in manufacturing. The training and certification over the following skill areas:

  • Introduction to Quality
  • Dimensional Measurement
  • Measurement Conversion
  • Introduction to Print Quality
  • Multiview Drawings
  • Blueprint Dimensions and Notes
  • Manufacturing Drawings and Scales
  • Welding Symbols
  • Tolerancing
  • Caliper Measurement
WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
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WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

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available
Calendar Feb 27, 2026

Validate your skills for workforce preparedness by attaining your NCRC! 

Whether you're thinking about the next phase of your education, launching a new career, or making a transition in your current job, the ACT® WorkKeys® assessment system can help. WorkKeys is a system of training and assessments that build and measure workplace skills that can affect your job performance and increase opportunities for career changes and advancement.

  • Get Noticed by Employers
  • Increase Opportunities for Career Changes and Advancement
  • Match Your Skills to In-Demand Careers

The WorkKeys NCRC® measures and certifies the foundational work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. With the WorkKeys NCRC, individuals can: 

  • Build confidence that their skills meet the needs of employers
  • Show prospective employers concrete proof of their skills
  • Apply real-world use to coursework from the classroom Determine skill improvement and training needs
  • Improve the opportunities for career changes and advancement
  • Earn up to six college credit hours at Arkansas State University Newport and reach academic goals more quickly 




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