CNC Operator
Certificate of Achievement Manufacturing Technology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Set-up and operate CNC Lathes and Milling Machines.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MACH A125 | CNC Machine Operation 1 | 3 |
| MACH A126 | CNC Machine Operation 2 | 2 |
| MACH A130 | Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming | 3 |
| MACH A147 | Introduction to 5 Axis Machining | 2 |
| MACH A148 | Advanced Multi Axis Programming & Machining | 5 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| MACH A125 | CNC Machine Operation 1 |
| MACH A130 | Introduction to CNC and Manual Programming |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| MACH A126 |
| Summer |
|---|
| MACH A147 |
| MACH A148 |