Advanced Manufacturing

Mastering Precision in a World of Innovation

A student examines a metal part while another looks on, with a CNC lathe behind them.
Develop career-ready skills in Advanced Manufacturing through a rigorous, two-year progression of immersive, hands-on training. Students will build a strong foundation in machining processes, CNC production, CAD/CAM software and print reading. This course explores material properties, quality control, workflow improvement and adaptability. Students are expected to use problem-solving skills, technical reasoning and applied mathematics daily. Upon program completion, students will have the technical expertise needed to be successful in a high-demand manufacturing career.

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Part Orientation
  • OSHA
  • Shop Safety
  • Calibration
  • Job Planning and Strategies
  • Applied Mathematics with Trigonometry and Geometry
  • Manual Machining Mill and Lathe
  • Computer Numerical Control Mill and Lathe (CNC)
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Material Properties & Processes
  • Proper Tool Usage
  • Technical Print Reading with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • 3-D Printing and Prototyping

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits

At district request, students may earn:
  • English
Licensing / Industry-Based Certifications
Students have opportunities to earn:
  • OSHA 10 Construction
Work-Based Learning
  • School-Based Learning
  • Educational Tours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Career Fair
  • Co-op
  • Job Shadow

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • CNC Operator
  • Mill Operator
  • Lathe Operator
Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Programmer
  • Engineer
  • Manufacturing Manager
Postsecondary Pathways
Dual Enrollment
  • Monroe Community College
    • Machine Theory I (TAM101)
    • Mathematics for Machinists (TAM121)
    • Machine Shop Print Reading I (TAM131)
    • Machine Shop Laboratory (TAM141)
Articulation Agreements 
  • SUNY Canton
  • Alfred State

Program Videos



Intro Video

Getting Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how BOCES 2 Career and Technical Education can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.