CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning - Competency-Based Occupational Framework for Registered Apprenticeship

Sep 14, 2026

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Competency-Based Occupational Frameworks define an occupation’s purpose, the job functions required to fulfill that purpose, the competencies that enable apprentices to perform effectively, and the performance criteria that specify the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes behind high workplace performance. The CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning framework outlines occupational purpose and context, apprenticeship prerequisites, pathways, certifications and credentials, work process scheduling, specializations, related technical instruction, cross-cutting competencies, and detailed job functions with defined performance expectations. Funded under a U.S. Department of Labor contract and developed with industry and subject matter experts.

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Acknowledgments

Competency-Based Occupational Frameworks

Components of the Competency-Based Occupational Framework

Using the Competency-Based Occupational Framework to Develop a Registered Apprenticeship Program

CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning

Occupational Overview

Detailed Job Functions

COMPETENCY-BASED OCCUPATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning ONET Code: 51-4012.00 RAPIDS Code: 1100CB Created: August 2018 Updated: This project has been funded, either wholly or in part, with Federal funds from the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration under Contract Number DOL-ETA-15-C-0087. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of the same by the U.S. Government. For more information, contact: Diana Elliott, PhD, Senior Research Associate, Urban Institute: [delliott@urban.org](delliott@urban.org) Robert Lerman, PhD, Institute Fellow, Urban Institute: [rlerman@urban.org](rlerman@urban.org) ABOUT THE URBAN INSTITUTE The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. Acknowledgments We would like to thank several contributors for this framework. First, we would like to thank the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) who helped to initially develop this framework and without whom we would not have been able to do this work. Specifically, we would like to thank Catherine Ross and Montez King who have been critical in the development of this framework. We would also like to thank Tracy DiFilippis from Goodwill Southern California and Jeffrey Forrest from College of the Canyons for helping to facilitate the roundtable discussion with their organization, Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group (SWAG), to vet this framework. We would also like to thank several people who have contributed to the development and vetting of this framework. They include: Jose Anaya; Peter Athanas from CMTC; Luis Berrera Castanon from Goodwill of Southern California; Ali Farshad from El Camino College; David Goodreau from SMA; Marybeth Jacobsen from WEC; Simon Lopez from Goodwill of Southern California; Art Martinez from S & H Machine; Donald McKinzie from Northrop Grumman; Heather Lee O’Connell from Schaer Grinder; John Pennala; Jay Phillips; Greg Poteat from CACT; Deborah Shepard from SBWIB; Daniel Weirman from S & H Machine; Masoud Zahedi; and Peter Zierhut from Haas Automation. Contents Acknowledgments ii Competency-Based Occupational Frameworks iv Components of the Competency-Based Occupational Framework v Using the Competency-Based Occupational Framework to Develop a Registered Apprenticeship Program vi CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning 1 Occupational Overview 1 Occupational Purpose and Context 1 Potential Job Titles 1 Attitudes and Behaviors 1 Apprenticeship Prerequisites 2 Occupational Pathways 2 Certifications, Licensure and Other Credential Requirements 3 Job Functions 4 Stackable Programs 4 Options and Specializations 5 Levels 6 Work Process Schedule 7 Specialization 7 Related Technical Instruction Plan 12 Cross-Cutting Competencies 14 Detailed Job Functions 16 JOB FUNCTION 1: Demonstrates basics of measurement, materials, and safety of products and parts 16 JOB FUNCTION 2: Conducts job planning, layout, and benchwork 20 JOB FUNCTION 3: Operates manufacturing equipment 22 JOB FUNCTION 4: Generates CNC programming and operates a milling machine 24 JOB FUNCTION 5: Demonstrates CNC turning operations and operates a CNC lathe 27 JOB FUNCTION 6: Conducts general housekeeping and maintenance 30 JOB FUNCTION 7: Engages in career management and employee relations 32 Statement of Independence 34 Competency-Based Occupational Framewor

FAQs

What does the competency-based occupational framework define for registered apprenticeship programs?

It defines the occupation’s purpose, the job functions that fulfill that purpose, the competencies apprentices need to perform the functions, and the performance criteria tied to workplace effectiveness.

What topics are covered in the CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning occupational overview?

It includes occupational purpose and context, potential job titles, attitudes and behaviors, apprenticeship prerequisites, occupational pathways, certifications/licensure/credentials, job functions, stackable programs, options and specializations, and levels.

How does the document structure job functions for the CNC Set-Up Programmer-Milling and Turning role?

It provides a work process schedule, specialization information, related technical instruction plan, cross-cutting competencies, and then detailed job functions such as measurement/safety, job planning/layout/benchwork, operating manufacturing equipment, CNC milling programming and operation, CNC turning operations and lathe operation, maintenance, and career management and employee relations.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Margaret