Academic Catalog

Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering Design Technician (CERT)

Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/et/

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Engineering Technology focuses on the application and implementation of concepts in the engineering field. Our program prepares students to become technicians in industry. Those technicians typically assist engineers on a daily basis. This field of study also provides a general understanding of technology that is very useful in any technical field. Students interested in continuing their studies can transfer to Engineering Technology programs at universities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student applies principle of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in manufacturing
  • Student design, implement and troubleshoot industrial motors control
  • Student develop machine tools maintenance program and perform maintenance of industrial equipment
  • Student interpret P&ID diagrams and implement and troubleshoot process control
  • Student read blueprints up to Industry Standards
  • Student select appropriate materials based on design usage, loads and condition

Program Requirements

Code Number Course Title Units
Required Courses
ET 101Principles of Engineering Technology3.0
ENGT 103Introduction to Engineering Design Using Inventor3.0
ENGT 116Blueprint Reading and Production4.0
MTT 180Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines3.0
Select one of the following:3.0-5.0
Principles of Aerospace Design Technology (4)
Design Fundamentals Including 3D Modeling (3)
Electronics for Engineering Technologists (3)
Mastercam Introduction (3.5)
Beginning Arc Welding (5)
Total Units16-18