Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Programming and Operation
Certificate of Achievement 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. The Advanced Manufacturing certificate of achievement provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for success in the Advanced Manufacturing industry. This program is designed to enable the student to enter industry with problem-solving skills in design, production, planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection and programming with computer-aided controls. The student, upon the successful completion of the program, will have job–entry skill and career advancement opportunities.
A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.
Required Courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AAD 0070 | Graphic Design II: Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| ADVM 0001A | Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Design and Drafting I | 3 |
| ADVM 0002A | Computer Aided Design for Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| ADVM 0002B | Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
| ADVM 0003D | Design for Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printing | 3 |
| ADVM 0004A | CNC Cutting and Fabrication Level I | 2 |
| ADVM 0005A | CNC Milling Machine Operation | 2 |
| ADVM 0005B | CNC Milling Machine Setup | 2 |
| ADVM 0005C | CNC Milling Level 1 | 2 |
| ADVM 0005D | CNC Milling Level 2 | 2 |
| ADVM 0005E | CNC Milling Level 3 | 2 |
| Total Units | 26 | |