Machine Tool Technology: Computer Numerical Control Programmer (CERT)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/mtt/
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Machine Tool Technology – Computerized Numerical Control Programmer – Certificate of Achievement provides students with a technical education in basic and advanced training in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, multi-axis Mastercam mill and lathe programming and quality control. These fundamental skills and expected knowledge prepare students for employment with potential for future advancement in the metal working industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students apply industry standard safety practices and specific safety requirement for different machining operations.
- Students create the digital geometry necessary for machine programming.
- Students generate a tool path and verify its execution.
- Students inspect the produced part to ensure completion per blueprint requirement.
- Students interpret blueprint information and translate into actionable items.
- Students perform basic setup and operation of CNC lathe & mill.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
| MTT 130 | Quality Practices and Measurement | 2.0 |
| MTT 131 | Geometric Tolerance Inspection using Verisurf | 3.0 |
| MTT 140 | Industrial and Machine Tool Safety | 1.0 |
| MTT 151 | Mastercam Introduction | 3.5 |
| MTT 152 | Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines | 2.5 |
| MTT 157 | Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes | 2.5 |
| MTT 180 | Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines | 3.0 |
| MTT 191L | CNC Mill Machining Laboratory | 1.0 |
| MTT 195L | CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory | 1.0 |
| MTT 278 | Mastercam Advanced | 3.5 |
| MTT 279 | Mastercam Multi-Axis | 3.5 |
| MTT 280 | Setup and Operation of Multi-Axis CNC Machines | 2.5 |
| Select two courses from the following (5-7.5) | 5.0-7.5 | |
| Mechanical Maintenance of Machine Tools (3) | ||
| Fanuc Multi-Axis Robotics (2) | ||
| Tools and Fixtures Applications Using Solid Modeling (4) | ||
| Solidworks Introduction (4) | ||
| Total Units | 36-38.5 | |
Recommended Courses
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
| MTT 120 | Fanuc Multi-Axis Robotics | 2.0 |
| ENGT 258 | Tools and Fixtures Applications Using Solid Modeling | 4.0 |
| ENGT 259 | Solidworks Introduction | 4.0 |
| WELD 120 | Beginning Arc Welding | 5.0 |
| WELD 130 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Fundamentals | 5.0 |