# Entry Level MasterCAM Programmer (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Design and Manufacturing Technologies

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32837

The MasterCAM Entry Level Programmer Certificate of Achievement will provide students with the skill set needed to obtain employment as an Entry Level CNC Programmer. This certificate also provides an opportunity for current CNC Operators to advance their careers. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge and understanding of how to use CAM Software and to produce G-Code programs in order to run CNC Machines.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Import CAD Files, create geometry, and manipulate WCS Planes using MasterCAM.
2.  Create tool paths and post G-Code files for CNC Machines.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 9 |
| MACH 125 | Tooling Concepts | 3 |
| MACH 190 | CNC Machining / MasterCAM I | 3 |
| MACH 191 | CNC Machining MasterCam II | 3 |
| **Total** | | **9** |