Basic Machine Operator Certificate of Career Preparation

Program Description

The Basic Machine Operator certificate is designed to prepare students with basic entry-level machine operator skills, safety knowledge, theory, and quality control skills in manufacturing processes.  Students obtaining this certificate will qualify for the first level certification in National Industry Metal Skills (NIMS).

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Machine Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Prepare a part for NIMS bench and layout certification.

  2. Properly use hand grind cutting tools in machine tool cutting operations.

  3. Generate a 3D assembly from a detailed illustration.

  4. Apply the formula for calculating feeds and speeds.

  5. Calibrate a micrometer.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

11 units
MACH 021
Machine Shop

This course prepares students for entry into the machining industry. Students will explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional machinist. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the machining industry. Students study workplace safety and organization, job-related mathematics, basic blueprint information, basic measuring operations, benchwork skills, and the history of manufacturing.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: MACH 090
    2. and
  2. Departmental Advisory: MACH 120
MACH 075
Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Software

This course is an introductory, hands-on instruction of Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) theory and study using Solidworks and Mastercam software. Emphasis is placed on generating programs to prepare CNC machine programs for applications involving two or more axes of control.

Course Details:

MACH 090
Mechanical Print Reading
This course is a study in print interpretation with an emphasis on terminology. It also includes sketching, precision metrology, and concepts related to mechanical drawing standards, language of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14 series 2014, and how these apply to the mechanical print inspection processes.

Course Details:

MACH 120
Machine Shop Theory
This is a lecture course with instruction in the fundamentals of industrial processes and machines that are required of the machinist.  Shop safety practices, job planning, feeds and speeds, layout tools, hand tools, bench work, and metal-cutting machines are covered.

Course Details: