| MACHINE TECHNOLOGY |
OCC’s Machine Technology program is designed to train students for entry-level positions as machine operators. Additionally, both beginning students and working machinists can build on their skill and knowledge by completing the requirements for one of the advanced certificates.
The Machine Technology program is divided into four areas: Machinist, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator, CNC Programmer, and Tool Maker. All four programs follow sequential plans which spin off from the core machinist program. After completing the machinist program in two semesters, the student can take the classes required for one of the more advanced certificates. The student who completes the machinist program also satisfies the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
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MACHINIST |
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.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Intro to Machine Shop |
MACH |
A100 |
(3) |
| Lathe |
MACH |
A105 |
(5) |
| Blueprint Reading |
MACH |
A120 |
(3) |
| Computations for Machinists |
MACH |
A121 |
(3) |
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SPRING
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| Milling Machine |
MACH |
A110 |
(5) |
| Production Machining Tech |
MACH |
A115 |
(2.5) |
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Total: |
(21.5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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CNC MACHINE OPERATOR |
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The CNC Machine Operator certificate enhances the skills of students who have earned the Machinist certificate by providing that student with CNC machine operating skills and manual programming skills. The courses required for earning this certificate are designed to make the machine operator capable of setting up and manually programming a CNC machine tool. The CNC Machine Operator Professional Upgrade Certificate is specifically for the returning student with on-the-job machining experience.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
| Required prerequisite: |
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Machine Technology—Machinist Certificate of Achievement |
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Subtotal: |
(21.5) |
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Required Courses |
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Course |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Numerical Control Machine Operation |
MACH |
A125 |
(3) |
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SPRING |
| Adv CNC Mach Operation |
MACH |
A126 |
(2) |
Intro to Numerical Control
& Manual Programming |
MACH |
A130 |
(4) |
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(9) |
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Total: |
(30.5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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CNC MACHINE PROGRAMMER |
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The CNC Machine Programmer certificate includes courses designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of the machinist or the CNC machine operator to the level of the CNC machine programmer. If you are a machinist and have minimal experience with CNC machines or machine language programming, you will first want to complete the CNC Machine Operator Professional Upgrade Certificate. If you have both machining experience and CNC experience, the software used for the Machine Technology A133 and A134 courses provides excellent experiences in computer-assisted CNC programming. All of our programming courses require the use of a personal-type computer. If you have no computer experience, we strongly suggest you enroll in a basic computer use type course first (Computer & High Technology A100 or Computer Information Systems A100).
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
| Required prerequisite: |
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Machine Technology—Machinist Certificate of Achievement |
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Subtotal: |
(21.5) |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Numerical Control Machine Operation |
MACH |
A125 |
(3) |
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SPRING |
| Adv CNC Machine Operator |
MACH |
A126 |
(2) |
| CNC Programming-Mastercam |
MACH |
A133 |
(3) |
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SUMMER |
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Mastercam Solids |
MACH |
A142 |
(2) |
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FALL |
| Adv CNC Programming-Mastercam |
MACH |
A134 |
(3) |
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INTERSESSION |
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Mastercam Lathe |
MACH |
A141 |
(1.5) |
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(14.5) |
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Total: |
(36) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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TOOLING |
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Earning the Tooling certificate upgrades the skills of the machinist to the point required for profitable employment as an entry-level tool maker, a die maker, or a mold maker. As well as other subjects that must be learned by the beginning tool maker, the Tooling certificate program includes courses in metallurgy, tool and cutter grinding, and welding tooling. |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Intro to Machine Shop |
MACH |
A100 |
(3) |
| Lathe |
MACH |
A105 |
(5) |
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Milling Machine |
MACH |
A110 |
(5) |
| Production Machining Tech |
MACH |
A115 |
(2.5) |
| Blueprint Reading |
MACH |
A120 |
(3) |
| Computations for Machinists |
MACH |
A121 |
(3) |
| Numerical Control Machine Operation |
MACH |
A125 |
(3) |
| Intro to Numerical Control & Manual Programming |
MACH |
A130 |
(4) |
| Tool & Cutter Grinding |
MACH |
A150 |
(2.5) |
| Dimensioning & Tolerancing |
MACH |
A175 |
(3) |
| Elementary Metallurgy |
MACH |
A190 |
(2) |
| Tooling |
MACH |
A200 |
(2.5) |
| Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(41.5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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MACHINE TECHNOLOGY |
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Professional Upgrade Certificates |
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CNC Operator |
| This Professional Upgrade Certificate is designed for students who are already machinists. Before starting on this plan you should be able to set up and operate both conventional lathes and mills. You should be able to read blueprints and use all common machine shop measuring tools. If you have a deficiency in these areas, please refer back to the basic machining courses found in the Machinist certificate. |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Numerical Control Machine Operation |
MACH |
A125 |
(3) |
| Intro to Numerical Control & Manual Programming |
MACH |
A130 |
(4) |
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SPRING |
| Adv CNC Mach Operation |
MACH |
A126 |
(2) |
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Total: |
(9) |
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CNC Programmer |
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This Professional Upgrade Certificate is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of the machinist or the CNC machine operator to the level of the CNC machine programmer. If you are a machinist and have minimal experience with CNC machines or machine language programming, you will first want to complete the CNC operator upgrade certificate. If you have both machining experience and CNC experience, the software used for the Machine A133 and A134 courses provide excellent experiences in computer-assisted CNC programming. All of our programming courses require the use of a personal computer. If you have no computer experience, we strongly suggest you enroll in a basic computer use course first (Computer & High Technology A100 or Computer Information Systems A100).
Note: Two unit contract education course requirements must be designed in cooperation with the student and the instructor, or the student, instructor, and employer. This course will require the student to complete a project from beginning to end, to include all necessary paperwork, fixturing, programming, and machining of the final part, or the student may take Machine Technology A126, Advanced CNC Machine Operation.
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| CNC Programming-Mastercam |
MACH |
A133 |
(3) |
| Adv CNC Programming-Mastercam |
MACH |
A134 |
(3) |
| Contract Education |
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| (Or) |
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(2) |
| Adv CNC Machine Operation |
MACH |
A126 |
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| Mastercam Lathe |
MACH |
A141 |
(1.5) |
| Mastercam Solids |
MACH |
A142 |
(2) |
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Total: |
(11.5) |
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