SAC
Design, Make & Move
CNC Programmer A - Mastercam Option
In addition to the general education requirements, the associate degree and certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in all common types of welding methods relating to the needs of today’s welding fabrication industry. The program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to operate Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). In addition, students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the welding industry. Employment opportunities available are Welder, Welder Technician, Inspector, Maintenance Welder, Pipe Welder, and Shipbuilder. The Santa Ana College Welding Program is a Los Angeles Certified Testing Lab Facility. The program offers training and testing for the following certifications: SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, and GMAW. NOTE: This a sample plan reflecting the 19-20 catalog, please meet with a counselor about your educational goals. SAC.MNGPA.CA

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Semester 1
Total: 17 units
MAJOR
MNFG 111
Basic Mechanical Blueprint Reading
2 units
MAJOR
MNFG 158
Basic Machining Concepts and Operations
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 171
CNC Program Writing
4 units
GE Area E1
ENGL 101
Freshman Composition
4 units
GE Area IA
Reading
4 units
Semester 2
Total: 13 units
MAJOR
MNFG 153
Technical Mathematics
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 173
Mastercam - 2D Geometry, 2D Toolpaths
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 174
CNC Milling Center Set Up and Operations
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 096
Manufacturing Technology Lab Applications
1 units
GE Area E2
Analytical Thinking
3 units
GE Area IB
Mathematics
units
Summer/Intersession
Total: 4 units
MAJOR
MNFG 178
Mastercam Lathe
3 units
GE Area F2
Kinesiology
1 units
Semester 3
Total: 12 units
MAJOR
MNFG 114
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 175
Mastercam - 3D Geometry, 3D Surfaces
3 units
GE Area II
Oral Communication
3 units
GE Area B1
American Institutions
3 units
Semester 4
Total: 12.5 units
MAJOR
MNFG 176
CNC Turning Center Set Up and Operation
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 195
Mastercam 5 Axis Mill Toolpath and Application
3 units
MAJOR
MNFG 096
Manufacturing Technology Lab Application
0.5 units
GE Area B2
Social Science
3 units
GE Area F1
Lifelong Understanding & Self Development
3 units

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