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Machinist, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_MTMC

Control Number: 03981

Financial Aid Eligible


The Machinist certificate program trains students for positions as entry-level operators, which often are the first manufacturing jobs for industrial employees. This certificate program provides the skill and knowledge necessary for job candidates to become successful wage earners. This program also comprises the core courses for the more advanced certificates.

Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog

Program Outcome

  1. Machine precision manufactured parts using conventional lathes and milling machines and perform necessary measurements.
  2. Set-up and operate CNC Lathes and Milling Machines.
  3. Write part machine programs for controlling CNC lathes and milling machines. 
  4. Manufacture precision tooling for Dies, Molds, and Prototype tooling. 
  5. Write advanced CAD/CAM programs for CNC LATHE and Milling Machines.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
MACH A100Introduction to Machine Shop3
MACH A105Lathe5
MACH A110Milling Machine5
MACH A115Production Machining Techniques2
MACH A120Measurement and Blueprint Reading3
MACH A121Computations for Machinists3
MACH A130Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming3
Total Major Units24
OCC AS General Education 1,2up to 21
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementsvaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE60
1

Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

2

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
MACH A100 Introduction to Machine Shop 3
MACH A120 Measurement and Blueprint Reading 3
OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 3
 Units15
Semester 2
MACH A110 Milling Machine 5
MACH A121 Computations for Machinists 2 3
OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 3
 Units17
Year 2
Semester 1
MACH A105 Lathe 5
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 3
 Units14-15
Semester 2
MACH A130 Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming 3
MACH A115 Production Machining Techniques 2
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 9
 Units14
 Total Units60-61
1

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS 

2

Satisfies OCC AS GE, Area 2