Basic Machine Operator Certificate of Career Preparation

Program Description

Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.  This 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

12 units
MACH 021 - Machine Shop I
This course includes basic machine shop practices, with an emphasis on Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), basic shop mathematics, measurements, the correct use of  basic machine tools, mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, and provides an introduction to National Institute for Metalworking Skills  (NIMS) Standards Level I, Bench and Layout.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: MACH 090
    2. and
  2. Departmental Advisory: MACH 120
MACH 075 - Introduction to Three-Dimensional Computer-Aided Design (3D-CAD)
This course is an introduction to Computer Aided Design/SolidWorks (CAD) with emphasis on industry standards in preparation for certification in SolidWorks Associates (CSWA) Exam. Students will be introduced to 2-D drafting practices and techniques as well as 3-D solid modeling, using SolidWorks and its application in design and rapid prototyping.

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.

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