CNC Programmer Mastercam
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Manufacturing Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.MNGPA.CA
Program Control Number: 21783
The certificate of achievement 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 Manufacturing Technology.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Create CNC program using Mastercam software
| 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 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 194 | CNC Horizontal Mill Setup and Operation | 3 |
| MNFG 130A | CATIA I | 3 |
| MNFG 130B | CATIA II | 3 |
| Total | 39.5-43 | |