Manufacturing Technology
The Manufacturing Technology Program allows you to become familiar with and use the tools, materials, and processes needed in the manufacturing phase of industry. Students are also exposed to occupations in the manufacturing field. Certificate courses cover the structure of the sector, elements of manufacturing, mass production, and automation, primary metals industry, casting metal, forging and forming metal, measuring and layout (English and metric), machining and finishing metal, fastening and finishing metal, cutting and shaping, assembling and finishing, and opportunities in manufacturing. Each unit includes specific objectives, student competencies, and related student activities.
A certificate in manufacturing technology from WCCCD prepares you for work across various roles, such as:
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Maintenance Worker
- Millwright
- Manufacturing Technician
- Machinist
What’s the Job Outlook for Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights?
Employment is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.
What Will I Learn as a Manufacturing Technology Student?
WCCCD manufacturing technology students learn structure of industry, elements of manufacturing, mass production and automation, primary metals industry, casting metal, forging and forming metal, measuring and layout (English and/or metric), machining and finishing metal, fastening and finishing metal, cutting and shaping, assembling and finishing, and opportunities in manufacturing.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 12 Credits
- CNC 111 - Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 3 Credit(s)
- CNC 122 - CNC Machine Controls 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 101 - Manufacturing Process I 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 105 - Basic Metrology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 12 Credits
- CNC 230 - CNC Design I 3 Credit(s)
- CNC 231 - CNC Programming and Machining I 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 115 - Manufacturing Process II 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 205 - Advanced Metrology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 6 Credits
- CNC 234 - CNC Design II 3 Credit(s)
- CNC 235 - CNC Programming and Machining II 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 6 Credits
- MAN 215 - Quality and Inspection 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 225 - Introduction to Hard Machining 3 Credit(s)
Semester 1 Total: 9 Credits
- CNC 111 - Introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 101 - Manufacturing Process I 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 105 - Basic Metrology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 9 Credits
- MAN 115 - Manufacturing Process II 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 205 - Advanced Metrology 3 Credit(s)
- MAN 215 - Quality and Inspection 3 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Manufacturing Technology Program Offered?
The Manufacturing Technology program is offered at our Eastern Campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
