# Introduction to Manufacturing (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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### Summary

This certificate prepares students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience to continue on with the coursework and projects in MFET program.

Note: MFET 101 and MFET 105 could be taken in the same semester.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Introduction to Manufacturing Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at the 2-year college level.
    **MFET Option 1: Electronics Manufacturing**
2.  Utilize, operate and measure the results of various test equipment to support product development.
3.  Demonstrate the knowledge of design tools used in electronics industry for product development.
4.  Identify and apply quality control tools used in electronics manufacturing industry.
5.  Explain and apply the fundamentals of electronics applications and theory.
6.  Describe different types of materials, process flows, equipment and techniques used to manufacture electronics products.
    **MFET Option 2: Fabrication Manufacturing**
7.  Identify and utilize CAD/CAM applications in various manufacturing processes, e.g. MasterCAM.
8.  Explain product design to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
9.  Identify and apply quality control tools and instruments used in a manufacturing environment.
10.  Demonstrate proficiency in programming and operation of NC/CNC equipment.
11.  Describe different types of materials, process flows, equipment and techniques used in manufacturing.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 6 |
| MFET 101 | Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology | 3 |
| MFET 105 | Print Reading and Symbology | 3 |
| **Choose one of the following:** | | 1.5 |
| MFET 107D | STEM Drone Building | 1.5 |
| MFET 107G | STEM Guitar Building | 1.5 |
| MFET 107H | STEM High Tech Device Building | 1.5 |