CNC Router Training Requirement

Any student planning to use the CNC routers at CAP must complete required training with Makercorps staff or approved faculty.

Important:

• The full training process typically takes about three weeks to complete.
• If you plan to use the CNC router for a class project, you must begin training at least three weeks before any deadlines.

Training Philosophy:

Makercorps training is designed to help students become independent, capable machine operators.

Our goal is to teach students how to safely prepare files, set up materials, operate the CNC routers, and troubleshoot basic issues themselves. Staff are here to guide, coach, and support learning—but we do not run jobs on behalf of students or complete projects for them.

Students are expected to actively participate in every stage of the process, from design through fabrication.

Training Overview:

• Basic CNC training requires a minimum of six hours
• Training sessions are listed on the Makercorps website: https://makercorps.org/wood-cnc/
• All sessions take place in the Design Build Lab or at Madjax
• Training is led by Makercorps team members or approved faculty
• Training duration may vary based on trainer availability and the time needed to learn concepts and workflows

For questions about the training process, please contact Colby Gray. Additional information on procedures, policies, and any potential costs will be provided during your first training session.