Manufacturing Foundation (Certificate E0421)

Technology and Health Division
Certificate E0421

This certificate provides a foundation of basic skills for employment in a variety of entry-level manufacturing positions.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
MFG 140Print Reading and Shop Practice3
MFG 150Manual Machining I3
MFG 155Manual Machining II2
MFG 160Introduction to Mechanical Principles3
Total Units11

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

  • Be technically competent
  • Be employed or seeking employment in the field or a related field
  • Demonstrate ability perform basic mill and lathe setup and operation and machine a simple industry representative component from a 2D print

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
MFG 110 Introduction to CAD 4
MFG 140 Print Reading and Shop Practice 3
 Units7
Winter Term
MFG 150 Manual Machining I 3
 Units3
Spring Term
MFG 155 Manual Machining II 2
MFG 160 Introduction to Mechanical Principles 3
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5
Certificate: Manufacturing Foundation, E0421 1
 Units5
 Total Units15
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