CNC Programmer Mastercam
A.S. Degree Manufacturing Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.MNGPA.AS
Program Control Number: 10664
In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree curriculum in manufacturing technology-computer numerical control programmer (Mastercam) is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the CNC programming specialty of the machine tool field.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Prepare CNC Programs to industrial standards
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Manufacturing Technology Core Courses 15 units | 15 | |
| MNFG 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| MNFG 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MNFG 153 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MNFG 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 171 | CNC Program Writing | 4 |
| Specific Major Course Requirements: | 21.5-25 | |
| MNFG 096 | Manufacturing Technology Lab | 0.5-3 |
| MNFG 173 | Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths | 3 |
| MNFG 174 | CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 175 | Mastercam - 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces | 3 |
| MNFG 176 | CNC Turning Center Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 177 | Mastercam - 3D Toolpath and CAM Applications | 3 |
| MNFG 178 | Mastercam Lathe | 3 |
| MNFG 195 | Mastercam 5 Axis Mill Toolpath and Application | 3 |
| Select three units from the following electives: | 3 | |
| MNFG 103 | Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 104 | Solidworks Intermediate Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 105 | Solidworks Advanced Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 106 | Solidworks Drawings | 3 |
| MNFG 128 | Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| MNFG 159 | Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 168 | Advanced Milling Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 184 | Advanced CNC Mill Set Up and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 186 | Advanced CNC Lathe Programming, Setup and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 130A | CATIA I | 3 |
| MNFG 130B | CATIA II | 3 |
| Total | 39.5-43 | |