Machine Tool Technology: Numerical Control Programmer
Associate of Science Machine Tool Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The machine tool technology program prepares students for employment in machine shops, tool rooms, and instrument and experimental laboratories and provides upgrade opportunities for employed industrial personnel. Students gain proficiency in the set-up and operation of drilling machines, lathes, mills, grinders, electrical discharge machines, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes, CNC milling machines, and computer aided manufacturing systems. Competencies will be assessed regularly in accordance with skill standards established by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Students completing the program may enter industry as an advanced apprentice machinist or machine operator and anticipate advancement to machinist, tool and die maker, experimental machinist, or numerical control programmer.
Complete the courses in one of the following options: Machinist or Numerical Control Programmer. At least 50 percent of the courses required for the major must be completed at El Camino College.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/areas-of-study/machine-tool-technology.php.
Required Core: 33 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MTT 2 | Manufacturing Print Reading | 3 |
| MTT 10A | Introduction to CAD/CAM | 3 |
| MTT 10B | Computer Numerical Control Programming | 3 |
| MTT 10J | Numerical Control Graphics Programming | 3 |
| MTT 10K | 3D Numerical Control Graphics Programming | 3 |
| MTT 16 | General Metals | 3 |
| MTT 40 | Machine Shop Calculations | 3 |
| MTT 101 | Introduction to Conventional and CNC Machining | 4 |
| MTT 103 | Conventional and CNC Turning | 4 |
| MTT 105 | Conventional and CNC Milling | 4 |
Total Major Units: 33
Recommended Electives:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CADD 5 | Introduction to Mechanical Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 7 | Solid Modeling, Assemblies and Two Dimensional (2D) Drawings | 3 |
| CADD 45 | Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MTT 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |
| MTT 99 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| WELD 15 | Basic Welding for Allied Fields | 3 |
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units