CNC Machine Programmer, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_MTMP
Control Number: 08635
Financial Aid Eligible
The CNC Machine Programmer certificate includes courses designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of the machinist or the CNC machine operator to the level of the CNC machine programmer. If you are a machinist and have minimal experience with CNC machines or machine language programming, you will first want to complete the CNC Machine Operator Professional Upgrade Certificate. If you have both machining experience and CNC experience, the software used for the Machine Technology A133 and A134 courses provides excellent experiences in computer-assisted CNC programming. All of our programming courses require the use of a personal-type computer. If you have no computer experience, we strongly suggest you enroll in a basic computer use type course first (Computer & High Technology A100 or Computer Information Systems A100).
Complete the CNC Machine Programmer Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcome
Write part machine programs for controlling CNC lathes and milling machines.
Complete the CNC Machine Programmer Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
Required Prerequisites
Machinist Certificate of Achievement (24 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MACH A100 | Introduction to Machine Shop | 3 |
| MACH A105 | Lathe | 5 |
| MACH A110 | Milling Machine | 5 |
| MACH A115 | Production Machining Techniques | 2 |
| MACH A120 | Measurement and Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| MACH A121 | Computations for Machinists | 3 |
| MACH A130 | Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MACH A125 | CNC Machine Operation 1 | 3 |
| MACH A126 | CNC Machine Operation 2 | 2 |
| MACH A134 | CNC Programming-Mastercam 2 | 3 |
| MACH A141 | Mastercam Lathe | 1.5 |
| MACH A142 | Mastercam Solids | 2 |
| Total Units | 11.5 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 35.5 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum 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.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| MACH A100 | Introduction to Machine Shop | 3 |
| MACH A105 | Lathe | 5 |
| MACH A120 | Measurement and Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| MACH A121 | Computations for Machinists | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| 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 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 0-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
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| Units | 14-18 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MACH A125 | CNC Machine Operation 1 | 3 |
| MACH A115 | Production Machining Techniques | 2 |
| MACH A133 | CNC Programming-Mastercam 1 | 3 |
| MACH A141 | Mastercam Lathe | 1.5 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15.5-16.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MACH A126 | CNC Machine Operation 2 | 2 |
| MACH A134 | CNC Programming-Mastercam 2 | 3 |
| MACH A142 | Mastercam Solids | 2 |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 3.5 | |
| Units | 16.5-17.5 | |
| Total Units | 60-66 | |
- 1
Math A030 or higher; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
- 2
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
- 3
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS