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CNC Machine Operator, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_MTMO

Control Number: 08634

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The CNC Machine Operator certificate enhances the skills of students who have earned the Machinist certificate by providing that student with CNC machine operating skills and manual programming skills. The courses required for earning this certificate are designed to make the machine operator capable of setting up and manually programming a CNC machine tool. The CNC Machine Operator Professional Upgrade Certificate is specifically for the returning student with on-thejob machining experience.

Complete the CNC Machine Operator Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

  1. Machine precision manufactured parts using conventional lathes and milling machines and perform necessary measurements.
  2. Set-up and operate CNC Lathes and Milling Machines.
  3. Write part machine programs for controlling CNC lathes and milling machines.
  4. Manufacture precision tooling for Dies, Molds, and Prototype tooling. OUTCOME 5: Write advanced CAD/CAM programs for CNC LATHE and Milling Machines.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Required Prerequisites

Machinist Certificate of Achievement (24 Units)

Course Title Units
MACH A100Introduction to Machine Shop3
MACH A105Lathe5
MACH A110Milling Machine5
MACH A115Production Machining Techniques2
MACH A120Measurement and Blueprint Reading3
MACH A121Computations for Machinists3
MACH A130Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming3
Total Units24

Required Courses

Course Title Units
MACH A125CNC Machine Operation 13
MACH A126CNC Machine Operation 22
MACH A133CNC Programming-Mastercam 13
Total Units8
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 32
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
MACH A100 Introduction to Machine Shop 3
MACH A105 Lathe 5
MACH A120 Measurement and Blueprint Reading 3
MACH A121 Computations for Machinists 3
 Units14
Semester 2
MACH A110 Milling Machine 5
MACH A130 Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming 3
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units17
Year 2
Semester 1
MACH A125 CNC Machine Operation 1 3
MACH A115 Production Machining Techniques 2
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units14-15
Semester 2
MACH A126 CNC Machine Operation 2 2
MACH A133 CNC Programming-Mastercam 1 3
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
MATH A030
or MATH A045
 Intermediate Algebra 2
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
  
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 4
 Units15-17
 Total Units60-63
1

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units

2

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2

3

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS