Introduction to Digital Fabrication

Certificate of Achievement Carpentry · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Core Courses:15
CARP 211Beginning Carpentry3.5
CARP 221Finish Carpentry3.5
CARP 223OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training2
CARP 224ADigital Fabrication I2
CARP 224BDigital Fabrication II2
WDTEC 11Furniture Cabinet Layout I2
Elective (Select one of the following):1-4
CARP 200Special Projects Laboratory1-4
DIGFAB 103Fusion 360 for Digital Fabrication2
ENGIN 22Engineering Graphics3
MACH 20CAD for Manufacturing4
ART 462-D Visual Design3
Total Units:16-19

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