Machining & Manufacturing Technology
Associate in Science Machine Technology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Science
Machining and Manufacturing Technology is an occupational program designed to prepare students for a variety of entry-level positions in a manufacturing environment. These positions may include manual machine operator, computer numerical control operator, computer aided drafting and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) designer, manufacturing generalist or programmer. Classes are designed for first-time college students, re-entry students, and current industry employees requiring skill enhancement or upgrade training. Learned skills may include the ability to operate conventional and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery, program CNC machinery, operate various CAD/CAM systems and interpret blueprints. A degree in Machining and Manufacturing Technology is structured to encourage transfer to a comparable program at a four-year college or university.
The graduate of the Associate in Science in Machining & Manufacturing Technology will:
- Understand the importance of attendance and punctuality.
- Have experience working in collaboration with others.
- Possess essential academic skills in reading, writing, math, using and locating information and basic computer competency.
- Communicate effectively and interpret key instructions.
- Understand the basics of safely, quality assurance and continuous improvement or lean manufacturing.
- Function effectively in a manufacturing environment containing a variety of production, welding, machining and metal-forming or CNC equipment.
- Possess a variety of basic and high-tech skills consistent with modern manufacturing processes.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 30 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (18 units): | 18 | |
| MT 109 | Survey of Machining and Manufacturing | 4 |
| MT 110 | CNC G Code | 4 |
| MT 111 | CNC CAD/CAM | 4 |
| MT 115 | Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
| MT 117 | Print Reading and Interpretation | 3 |
| Plus 12 units in the following area of specialization: | 12 | |
| MT 112 | CNC Multi-Axis | 4 |
| MT 113 | SolidWorks 1 | 3 |
| MT 114 | SolidWorks 2 | 3 |
| MT 116 | Mastercam 1 (CAD/CAM) | 3 |
| MT 118 | Understanding and Measuring GD&T | 3 |
| MT 300 | Shop Math and Measurement | 3 |
| MT 301 | Introduction to Safety | 2 |
| MT 302 | Quality & Process Improvement | 2 |
| MT 303 | Manufacturing Processes and Production | 2 |
| MT 304 | Maintenance Awareness | 2 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 30 | |