Conventional Machining Option
Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Manufacturing Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- 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 |
| orENGR 158 | Basic Machining Concepts and Operations | 3 |
| MNFG 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| orENGR 111 | Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| MNFG 114 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| orENGR 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 | |