Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering Technician (CERT)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/et/
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in technical fields. By completing the certificate, students acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering technology and are able to specialize in one of three options. The first option is Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, the second option is Mechanical Engineering Technology and the third option is Industrial Engineering Technology. Careers in engineering technology involve assisting engineers in researching, developing, manufacturing, servicing, and maintaining a wide variety of products.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Student read blueprints up to Industry Standards
- Student applies principle of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in manufacturing
- Student develop machine tools maintenance program and perform maintenance of industrial equipment
- Student select appropriate materials based on design usage, loads and conditions
- Student interpret P&ID diagrams and implement and troubleshoot process control
- Student design, implement and troubleshoot industrial motors control
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core Requirments | ||
| ET 101 | Principles of Engineering Technology | 3.0 |
| ET 103 | Industrial Process Control | 2.0 |
| ET 105 | Industrial Motor Control | 2.0 |
| ENGT 103 | Introduction to Engineering Design Using Inventor | 3.0 |
| Additional Required Electives | ||
| ENGT 259 | Solidworks Introduction | 4.0 |
| ENGT 111 | Plastics Technology | 3.0 |
| ENGT 116 | Blueprint Reading and Production | 4.0 |
| ENGT 117 | Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Model Based Definition | 4.0 |
| MTT 100 | Machine Tool Introduction | 2.0 |
| Total Units | 27 | |
Recommended Courses
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGT 100 | Soft Skills for Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering Professionals | 3.0 |
| ENGT 102 | Arduino for Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems Design | 2.0 |
| ENGT 104 | Principles of Aerospace Design Technology | 4.0 |
| ENGT 105 | Product Design, Development, and Prototype Fabrication | 2.0 |
| ENGT 106 | Introduction to Drone Technology | 4.0 |
| ENGT 153 | Machine Design Applications Using Solid Modeling | 3.0 |
| ENGT 237 | Statics and Strength of Materials Using Simulation | 3.0 |
| ENGT 258 | Tools and Fixtures Applications Using Solid Modeling | 4.0 |
| ENGT 260 | Advanced Modeling Using SolidWorks | 4.0 |
| ENGT 261 | SolidWorks for Sustainable Design | 4.0 |
| ENGT 262 | SolidWorks for Weldments Design | 4.0 |
| ENGT 263 | SolidWorks for Industrial Mold Tools Design | 4.0 |