Manufacturing Technology (Certificate T0918)

Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0918

The Certificate in Manufacturing Technology is designed to prepare the student for entrance into the manufacturing field in one of the machining occupations such as manual and computer numerical control (CNC) machinists, machinery technicians, or machinist apprentices, computer aided design (CAD) operators, draftsmen, or design engineers, and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) machine programmers. This program provides students with a broad foundation in common manufacturing processes such as injection molding, vacuum forming, sheet metal, casting processes, and laser cutting. Graduates may enter the manufacturing field in areas dealing with production, research and development, tool and die construction, mold making, or computerized manufacturing. Laboratory practice utilizes industrial types of equipment and precision measuring instruments to provide training in the various machining occupations. This certificate covers setup and tooling procedures and part certification upon completion of the metal removing process. It includes instruction on industry-based CAD and CAM methodologies and all types of lathes, mills, grinders, and specialized equipment such as CNC. Supplementary instruction is also provided in mechanical literacy, bench work, layout, inspection process, blueprint reading, metal composition, heat treatment, assembly procedures, jig and fixture design, and construction.  

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
MFG 110Introduction to CAD4
MFG 120CAD for Manufacturing4
MFG 130Manufacturing Processes and Materials3
MFG 140Print Reading and Shop Practice3
MFG 150Manual Machining I3
MFG 155Manual Machining II2
MFG 160Introduction to Mechanical Principles3
MFG 210Advanced CAD3
MFG 220Computer Aided Manufacturing II3
MFG 250Introduction to CNC Programming3
MFG 260CNC Operation3
Three (3) units of Work Experience3
Engineering Design Technology Work Experience
Total Units37

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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 to create a CAD model, 2D print, or fabricate a part from a 2D print using manual or CNC methods

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 Term 1Units
MFG 110 Introduction to CAD 4
MFG 140 Print Reading and Shop Practice 3
 Units7
Winter Term 1
MFG 120 CAD for Manufacturing 4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
MFG 130 Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3
MFG 210 Advanced CAD 3
EDT 89 Engineering Design Technology Work Experience 1
 Units7
Summer Term 1
MFG 150 Manual Machining I 3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
MFG 180 Introduction to MasterCAM 3
MFG 250 Introduction to CNC Programming 3
EDT 89 Engineering Design Technology Work Experience 1
MFG 180 is a prerequisite for MFG 220 0
 Units7
Winter Term 2
MFG 155 Manual Machining II 2
 Units2
Spring Term 2
MFG 220 Computer Aided Manufacturing II 3
MFG 260 CNC Operation 3
EDT 89 Engineering Design Technology Work Experience 1
 Units7
Summer Term 2
MFG 160 Introduction to Mechanical Principles 3
Certificate: Manufacturing Technology T0918 8
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 Units3
 Total Units40
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