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Machine Technology
The Machine Technology program prepares students for C.N.C. machining and is also ideal for students who need to upgrade prior machine shop training to comply with the current needs of industry.

San Diego City College
Machine Technology Program website
Machine Technology Career Pathway
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Certificate Associate in Science
Certificates of Performance* Certificates of Achievement
C.N.C. Operator Option
CoursesUnits
MACT 140, Machine Technology4
MACT 150, Intro/Computer Num Control (CNC) and Elec Dis Mach4
MACT 170, Introduction to CNC Controlled Vertical Machining4
MACT 171, Application of CNC Controlled Vertical and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) I2
MACT 172, Application of CNC Controlled Vertical Machining and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) II2
Total Units = 16

C.N.C. Technology Option
CoursesUnits
MACT 140, Machine Technology4
MACT 150, Intro/Computer Num Control (CNC) and Elec Dis Mach4
MACT 160M, Introduction to CAD/CAM
OR MACT 160S, Introduction to CAD/CAM
4
Total Units = 12

*This is a department award in recognition of information on the transcript and does not imply that a graduation requirement has been met. See description
San Diego City College
C.N.C. Technology Option
CoursesUnits
Certificate of Performance, C.N.C. Operator Option16
MACT 160M, Introduction to CAD/CAM
OR MACT 160S, Introduction to CAD/CAM
4
Total Units = 20

Computer Aided Manufacturing Option
CoursesUnits
Certificate of Achievement, C.N.C. Technology Option20
MACT 161M, Applications of CAD/CAM I
OR MACT 161S, Applications of CAD/CAM I
2
MACT 162M, Applications of CAD/CAM II
OR MACT 162S, Applications of CAD/CAM II
2
MACT 180M, Advanced CAD/CAM
OR MACT 180S, Advanced CAD/CAM
4
MACT 181M, Application in Advanced CAD/CAM I
OR MACT 181S, Application in Advanced CAD/CAM I
2
MACT 182M, Application in Advanced CAD/CAM II
OR MACT 182S, Application in Advanced CAD/CAM II
2
Total Units = 32