# Conventional Machining Option (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Manufacturing Technology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36135/34933/35898

Program Code: SAC.MNGCM.CA

Program Control Number: 21784

The certificate of achievement curriculum in manufacturing technology, conventional machining, is designed to prepare the student for entry or advancement in the conventional machine tool operation field.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Set up and operate conventional machines to industrial standards.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Manufacturing Technology Core Requirements:** | | 15 |
| MNFG 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| or ENGR 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| or ENGR 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| MNFG 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| or ENGR 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MNFG 153 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MNFG 171 | CNC Program Writing | 4 |
| **Specific Major Course Requirements:** | | 9.5-12 |
| MNFG 159 | Advanced Turning Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 168 | Advanced Milling Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 169 | Job Shop Skills | 0.5-3 |
| WELD 101 | Introduction to Welding | 3 |
| **Select six units from the following electives:** | | 6 |
| MNFG 103 | Solidworks Beginning Solid Modeling | 3 |
| MNFG 106 | Solidworks Drawings | 3 |
| MNFG 128 | Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| MNFG 173 | Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths | 3 |
| MNFG 174 | CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operation | 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 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 |
| **Total** | | **30.5-33** |