# Manufacturing Technology/Machining (Certificate of Achievement)

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Manufacturing Technology

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=133

Manufacturing Technology is a comprehensive program of instruction designed to develop knowledge of scientific principles, mathematical concepts, and technical skills. It includes laboratory experiences found in machining, welding, and related technologies. These experiences will enable the student to enter industry with problem-solving skills in design, production planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection, and programming with computer numerical controls. The student, upon the successful completion of the program, will have a job-entry skill.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of proper working habits and safety practices in an industrial environment
2. Demonstrate skill in the use of manual machine tools including: lathes, mills, drilling machines, grinding machines, and inspection tools
3. Demonstrate skilled use of Advanced Manufacturing tools such as: Computer aided Design, Computer aided Manufacturing, CNC Milling Centers, CNC Turning Centers, inspection and measurement tools.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting shop drawings and prints.

**Required courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUTO-53.22 | Hydraulics (Fluid Power) | 3 |
| DRAFT-30 | Technical Drawing with CAD | 3 |
| MFGT-20 | Principles of Machine Shop | 3 |
| MFGT-21 | Intermediate Machine Shop | 4 |
| MFGT-34 | Computer Numerical Control | 4 |
| MFGT-35 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| MFGT-60 | Problems in Manufacturing Technology | 3 |
| **Complete one course from the following:** | |  |
| WELD-10 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD-20 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| **Total units required for certificate** | | **27** |