# Manufacturing Foundation (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Manufacturing Technology

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/manufacturing-technology/manufacturing-foundation-certificate/

**Technology and Health Division  
Architecture, IDE & Manufacturing Department**  
This certificate provides a foundation of basic skills for employment in a variety of entry-level manufacturing positions.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MFG 140 | Print Reading and Shop Practice | 3 |
| MFG 150 | Manual Machining I | 3 |
| MFG 155 | Manual Machining II | 2 |
| MFG 160 | Introduction to Mechanical Principles | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **11** |

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:_

-   Be technically competent
-   Be employed or seeking employment in the field or a related field
-   Demonstrate ability perform basic mill and lathe setup and operation and machine a simple industry representative component from a 2D print

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.