Manufacturing Technology - MFGT
7 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MFGT B1AB Machine Tool Processes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to machine tool technology including the use of precision measuring instruments, drilling machines, saws, lathes, and vertical milling machines.
MFGT B2 CNC Lathe Programming & Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn the set-up, operation and programming of a computer numerical control lathe. Instruction in the use of CAM software is included.
MFGT B3 CNC Mill Programming & Operation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn the set-up, operation and programming of a computer numerical control lathe. The use of manual programming techniques to produce a part program with standard G & M codes, utilizing 3 axis CNC Vertical Machining Centers. Content will include exposure to current industry tool types, speeds and feeds, cutter compensation, canned cycles, drilling and tapping cycles. Instruction in the use of CAM software is included.
MFGT B48WE Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 activity hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
College credit for Manufacturing Technology related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.
MFGT B54 Power Metalworking Operations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MFGT B1AB or equivalent with a grade of C or better. AND Successful completion of WELD B54B or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
This course is designed for people working in or aspiring to enter the metalworking trades in the fields of construction fabrication and manufacturing. This is a comprehensive course in powered sheet metal fabrication equipment. The course will cover the safe set up and operation of press brakes, ironworkers, turret punch, rotary machines, welders, shears, roll-formers, tube benders, and tube notchers. Individualized hands-on experience in tool setup and job shop performance equal to industry standards will be provided. Students will also be introduced to the materials and fabrication techniques necessary to build projects of sheet metal aimed at emerging "green energy," agriculture and food processing fields.
MFGT B55 Intermediate Machine Tool Processes
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MFGT B1AB or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
This is an Advanced Course designed to take the student through machine shop practices with a specific emphasis placed on mathematical speeds and feed formulas, boring processes on mills and lathes, Cutting Tools, and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Standards. At the completion of this course, students will have completed certain NIMS certification competencies.
MFGT B56 CNC Metal Fabrication Systems
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours, 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of MFGT B1AB or equivalent with a grade of C or equivalent. AND Successful completion of WELD B54B or equivalent with a grade of C or equivalent.
This course is designed for people working in or aspiring to enter the metalworking trades in the fields of construction Fabrication and manufacturing. This is a comprehensive course on CNC metal fabrication software as it relates to press brake, plasma cutter, Water-Jet cutting, use of a router, and tube bending. The course will cover the use of software to design metal components as they relate to the construction fabrication and manufacturing fields, with additional emphasis placed on the design of metal products used in the emerging "green energy" and Agriculture & Food Processing fields.