Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Conventional Machining Option

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The certificate of achievement curriculum in manufacturing technology, conventional machining, is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the conventional machine tool operation field.

Set up and operate conventional machines to industrial standards.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

11 units
MNFG 158
Basic Conventional Machining Concepts and Operations
Fundamental operations on lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses, including precision measurements and layout. Equips students with skills and theory necessary to enter or upgrade within the machinist trade. (Same as Engineering 158).
    MNFG 111
    Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading
    Reading and interpreting blueprints for manufacturing technologies (Same as Engineering 111.)
      MNFG 114
      Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
      Drawing interpretation utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M (formerly ANSI Y14.5M) as applied in engineering, manufacturing, and inspection. Suggested preparation: prior course or experience in drafting with conventional dimensioning and tolerancing. (Same as Engineering 114)
        MNFG 153
        Technical Mathematics
        Ratios and proportions, formulas, measurements (linear, surface, and volume), geometric construction, and right triangles. Basics of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for the manufacturing industry.

          Second Semester

          13 units
          MNFG 171
          CNC Program Writing
          Introductory course for manual CNC program writing. This course will include coordinate system, absolute/incremental programming, circular interpolation, cutter radius compensation, canned cycles, and program formatting.
          • Recommended Preparation: MNFG 158
          • Recommended Preparation: MNFG 111
          MNFG 159
          Advanced Conventional Lathe Concepts and Operations
          Machine turning theory and skill development with emphasis on lathe principles, capabilities, and operations. Includes construction, tool grinding, and turning machine operations such as diameter turning and boring, external and internal single point treading.
          • Prerequisite: MNFG 158
          • Prerequisite: ENGR 158
          MNFG 168
          Advanced Conventional Mill Concepts and Operations
          Advanced machine tool operation and setup with emphasis on milling machine principles, use and capabilities, accessories, and operations. Includes operations with the offset boring head and rotary table.
          • Prerequisite: MNFG 158
          • Prerequisite: ENGR 158
          WELD 101
          Introduction to Welding
          This is a basic course designed to introduce students to shop safety, the proper use of tools and basic equipment, and basic fundamentals through the introduction of various welding processes currently used in the welding and metal fabrication industry. Processes will include Oxy-fuel cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

            Third Semester

            6.5 units
            MNFG 169
            Conventional Machining Job Shop Skills
            Experience in planning, setup and machining of a wide variety of projects using all machine tools. Students will build upon the skills and theory gained in beginning and advanced Manufacturing Technology classes or by on-the-job experience.
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 159
            • Prerequisite: MNFG 168
            CHOICE: Conventional Machining Option Elective
            CHOICE: Conventional Machining Option Elective