# Basic Machining (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Machine Technology

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The Laney College Basic Manufacturing CA is a career education program which provides students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for entry-level work in precision manufacturing. Coursework includes shop safety, operation of machine tools, engineering drawings, 3D solid modeling with CAD, and technical mathematics. The certificate is intended for students who want to continue on to more advanced machining curriculum and for students from other departments who would benefit from a survey of manufacturing processes. The certificate is stackable with the Manual Machining and CNC Machining certificates.

**Career Opportunities**

machinist, manual machinist, CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician, CNC programmer

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating hand tools and machine tools, as well as use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.
2.  Develop a foundation of skills for operating common shop equipment to manufacture parts which meet engineering specifications. This includes conventional machine tools like mill, lathe, drill press and grinders, as well as measuring tools.
3.  Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents, determining required specifications based on engineering drawings, applying mathematics in problem solving and using computer software in design and manufacture.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (12 units):** | | 12 |
| MACH 20 | CAD for Manufacturing | 4 |
| MACH 205 | Engineering Drawings for Machinists, Welders, and Industrial Maintenance Technicians | 3 |
| MACH 210 | Machine Technology I | 5 |
| **Math Requirement: (4 Units):** | | 4 |
| MATH 220A | Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 1 (Lab) | 0.5 |
| MATH 220B | Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 2 (Lab) | 0.5 |
| MATH 220C | Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 3 (Lab) | 0.5 |
| MATH 220D | Technical Mathematics with Algebra - Part 4 (Lab) | 0.5 |
| MATH 220E | Technical Mathematics with Geometry - Part 1 (Lab) | 0.5 |
| MATH 220F | Technical Mathematics with Geometry - Part 2 (Lab) | 0.5 |
| MATH 220G | Technical Mathematics with Trigonometry (Lab) | 1 |
| or MATH 221 | Technical Mathematics | 4 |
| **Total Units:** | | 16 |