# Introduction to Digital Fabrication (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Carpentry

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This certificate was created to help students develop professional skills in computer and software driven fabrication. This program takes a multi-material approach to fabricating all kinds of parts, installations, and structures. There is an emphasis on learning software skills that aid in the automation of manufacturing along with the hands-on skills required for innovative building and finishing detailed projects.

**Career Opportunities**

The career opportunities are vast, the Labor Market Demand for: CNC Setup and Programming Operators, Electrical technicians, Manufacturing technicians, Automation technicians, Field service technicians Robotics technicians, Prototype Specialists, continues to evolve and grow.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

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

1.  Develop a foundation of core skills necessary to safely operate power tools and equipment used to build, repair and remodel homes to current code requirements.
2.  Analyze building components in order to determine the proper execution of construction or repair.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses:** | | 15 |
| CARP 211 | Beginning Carpentry | 3.5 |
| CARP 221 | Finish Carpentry | 3.5 |
| CARP 223 | OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training | 2 |
| CARP 224A | Digital Fabrication I | 2 |
| CARP 224B | Digital Fabrication II | 2 |
| WDTEC 11 | Furniture Cabinet Layout I | 2 |
| **Elective (Select one of the following):** | | 1-4 |
| CARP 200 | Special Projects Laboratory | 1-4 |
| DIGFAB 103 | Fusion 360 for Digital Fabrication | 2 |
| ENGIN 22 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MACH 20 | CAD for Manufacturing | 4 |
| ART 46 | 2-D Visual Design | 3 |
| **Total Units:** | | 16-19 |