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Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Programming and Operation

AS Degree Advanced Manufacturing · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Sierra College Advanced Manufacturing Program prepares students for Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining and is also ideal for students who need to upgrade prior machine shop training to comply with the current needs of the industry.

For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

Required Courses:

CourseTitleUnits
AAD 0070Graphic Design II: Introduction to Digital Design3
ADVM 0001AComputer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting I3
ADVM 0002AComputer Aided Design for Manufacturing Processes2
ADVM 0002BIntroduction to Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing3
ADVM 0003DDesign for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing3
ADVM 0004ACNC Cutting and Fabrication Level I2
ADVM 0005ACNC Milling Machine Operation2
ADVM 0005BCNC Milling Machine Setup2
ADVM 0005CCNC Milling Level 12
ADVM 0005DCNC Milling Level 22
ADVM 0005ECNC Milling Level 32
Select 6-9 units from the following:6-9
ADVM 0001BComputer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting II
ADVM 0001CAdvanced Computer Aided Design Modeling
ADVM 0001DGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
ADVM 0005FCNC Milling with 4th and 5th Axis
ADVM 0028Independent Study
ADVM 0095Internship in Advanced Manufacturing
MECH 0001The Science of Electronics
MECH 0004Fundamentals of Mechatronics
WELD 0001AIntroduction to Welding and Fabrication
WELD 0002AGas Metal Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel on Sheet and Plate
WELD 0003AGas Tungsten Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel on Sheet and Plate
WELD 0011Welding Metallography
Total Units32-35

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