Manufacturing Technology
A.S. Degree Industrial Technology and Transportation · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Manufacturing Technology Associate of Science
This program teaches students the basics of how to employ the spectrum of tools utilized in the manufacturing industry: manual machining, computer-numerical-controlled machining (CNC), welding, "computer-aided" design, and mathematics. Career Opportunities: Machinist, CNC Operator, CNC Programmer, and Drafter/Designer. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a "C" or "P" grade in each course, the student will be awarded an Associate of Science degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and safety principles required for employment in the manufacturing industry.
2.Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate problem solving skills used in manufacturing, industrial design, and product development.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to set up and operate traditional milling machines and lathes.
4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to set up and operate computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machines and lathes.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Technology Associate of Science: Complete all of the following | 38-40.5 | |
| Core Courses: Complete all of the following | 28 | |
| MFGT B1AB | Machine Tool Processes | 3 |
| MFGT B2 | CNC Lathe Programming & Operation | 3 |
| MFGT B3 | CNC Mill Programming & Operation | 3 |
| MFGT B55 | Intermediate Machine Tool Processes | 3 |
| INDT B10 | Industrial Technology Careers | 3 |
| INDR B12 | Introduction to Drafting and CAD | 3 |
| OSRM B10 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
| WELD B1A | Oxygen-Acetylene Welding and Cutting | 2 |
| WELD B1B | Introduction to the Welding Processes | 2 |
| WELD B54A | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Machinists | 3 |
| List A | 3-4.5 | |
| TECM B40 | Contemporary Mathematics for Careers | 3 |
| MATH B1A | Precalculus I | 4 |
| MATH B1AL | Precalculus I with Lab | 4.5 |
| List B | 7-8 | |
| INDR B20A | Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD) - Intermediate | 3 |
| INDR B40 | Parametric Modeling Fundamentals | 3 |
| WELD B74A | Introduction to GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) | 2 |
| WELD B74B | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 2 |