Advanced Manufacturing

Description

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 general education patterns:

• Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
• California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 

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Description

(formerly Drafting and Engineering Support—Mechanical/Civil)

(formerly Advanced Manufacturing – Drafting Mechanical/Civil)

Successful completion of the curriculum in Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting degree prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of mechanical design, mechanical engineering and product development. 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 general education patterns:

• Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
• California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 

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Description

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.

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Description

(Formerly Advanced Manufacturing—Drafting Mechanical/Civil)

(Formerly Drafting and Engineering Support—Mechanical/Civil)

Successful completion of the curriculum in Mechanical Computer Aided Design and Drafting prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

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Description

Designed to give students the advanced drafting support knowledge and abilities required to enter the workforce at the specialist level. Focuses on skills relative to specialized mechanical documentation such as is used in aerospace and automotive drafting. Appropriate for students seeking retraining. Will help successful candidates prepare to sit for the professional ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing certification exam.

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