Numerical Control
Associate in Science Machine Tool Technology · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This program prepares students for employment as entry-level machinists, CNC programmers, and drafts people with an in-depth education in utilizing industrial technology to create highly precise and complex parts. Students learn essential skills to use: manual and computer controlled mills and lathes, manual and computer controlled inspection machines, manual and computer controlled grinders, laser cutters, wire EDM, 3D printers, and numerous software platforms.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- demonstrate the expertise needed to fabricate setup, program, and machine parts manually and on numerically controlled lathes and milling machines in a timely and professional manner with minimal supervision.
- demonstrate the expertise needed to turn parts using both manual and CNC equipment.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MTT 50 | Blueprint Reading and Introduction to CAD | 3 |
| MTT 60A | Machine Tool Technology I | 4 |
| MTT 60B | Machine Tool Technology II | 4 |
| MTT 71A | Numerical Control Program I | 4 |
| MTT 81A | SolidWorks for Machine Shops | 3 |
| INDT 74 | Measurements and Calculations | 3 |
| MTT 65 | Basic Toolmaking | 4 |
| MTT 71B | Numerical Control Program II | 4 |
| MTT 71C | Numerical Control Programming III | 4 |
| MTT 81C | Mastercam | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Industrial Technology & Automotive
Program Control Number: 09654
TOP Code: 095630 - Machining and Machine Tools
CIP Code: 48.0501 - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist