Machining Course Sequences
See the classes you should take each term to complete a Machining certificate or degree.
Machining Certificate & Degree Course Sequences
Getting Started
The first step to entering the Machining Technology program is to take part in an assessment process, which includes taking the college’s free placement test and meeting with Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs staff. You may need to complete program entry requirements. Then your program advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study.
Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.
See course descriptions for more information about your classes.
| Course | Term | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH020 | Basic Mathematics | 4 |
| SSP051 | Studying for College | 3 or |
| RD090 | College Textbook Reading | 3 |
| WR080 | Basic Writing | 4 |
If you have questions about the program requirements, please contact the program or the office of the Dean of Applied Technologies at 503.399.5210.
Basic Manufacturing Technician Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAM050 | Orientation to Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| CAM100 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 2 |
| CAM105 | Precision Measurement | 2 |
| MTH052 | Intro to Algebra/Geometry | 3 |
Plus choose one area of specialization
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLD151 | Basic Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLD156 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 5 |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAM110 | Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals | 4 |
| CAM120 | Manual Milling Processes | 4 |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAM110 | Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals | 4 |
| CAM121 | Manual Lathe Processes | 4 |
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Fundamentals Certificate
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAM100 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 2 |
| CAM105 | Precision Measurement | 2 | |
| CAM110 | Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals | 4 | |
| CAM130 | CNC Machine Setup Operation | 4 | |
| MTH052 | Intro to Algebra/Geometry | 3 or | |
| MTH081 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 4 or | |
| MTH111 | College Algebra (or higher) | 5 | |
| 2 | CAM115 | Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing | 2 |
| CAM140 | Metallurgy for Manufacturing | 2 | |
| MTH053 | Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry | 3 | |
| WR088 | Introduction to Technical Writing 1 | 3 |
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Operator Certificate
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAM100 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 2 |
| CAM105 | Precision Measurement | 2 | |
| CAM110 | Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals | 4 | |
| CAM130 | CNC Machine Setup/Operation | 4 | |
| MTH052 | Intro to Algebra/Geometry | 3 or | |
| MTH081 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 4 or | |
| MTH111 | College Algebra (or higher) | 5 | |
| 2 | CAM115 | Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing | 2 |
| CAM140 | Metallurgy for Manufacturing | 2 | |
| CAM160 | Intermediate CNC Mill Operation and Programming | 4 | |
| MTH053 | Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry | 3 | |
| 3 | CAM150 | Cutting Tools and Materials | 3 |
| CAM190 | Intermediate CNC Lathe Operation and Programming | 4 | |
| CAM280D | Cooperative Work Experience | 4 | |
| CAM280D | Cooperative Work Experience | 4 | |
| WR088 | Introduction to Technical Writing 1 | 3 |
Manual Machine Operator Certificate
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAM100 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 2 |
| CAM105 | Precision Measurement | 2 | |
| CAM110 | Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals | 4 | |
| CAM130 | CNC Machine Setup Operation | 4 | |
| MTH052 | Intro to Algebra/Geometry | 3 or | |
| MTH081 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 4 or | |
| MTH111 | College Algebra (or higher) | 5 | |
| 2 | CAM115 | Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing | 2 |
| CAM120 | Manual Milling Processes | 4 | |
| CAM140 | Metallurgy for Manufacturing | 2 | |
| MTH053 | Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry | 3 | |
| 3 | CAM121 | Manual Lathe Processes | 4 |
| CAM150 | Cutting Tools and Materials | 3 | |
| WR088 | Introduction to Technical Writing 1 | 3 |
Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Degree
| Term | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAM100 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 2 |
| CAM105 | Precision Measurement | 2 | |
| CAM110 | Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals | 4 | |
| CAM130 | CNC Machine Setup/Operation | 4 | |
| DRF130 | CAD 1 | 3 | |
| MTH052 | Intro to Algebra/Geometry | 3 or | |
| MTH081 | Technical Mathematics 1 | 4 or | |
| MTH111 | College Algebra+ (or higher) | 5 | |
| 2 | CAM115 | Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing | 2 |
| CAM120 | Manual Milling Processes | 4 | |
| CAM140 | Metallurgy for Manufacturing | 2 | |
| CAM160 | Intermediate CNC Mill Operation and Programming | 4 | |
| MTH053 | Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry | 3 or | |
| MTH082 | Technical Mathematics 2 | 4 or | |
| MTH112 | Trigonometry (or higher) | 5 | |
| 3 | CAM062 | Practical Applications 2 | 2 or |
| CAM280B | Cooperative Work Experience | 2 | |
| CAM121 | Manual Lathe Processes | 4 | |
| CAM150 | Cutting Tools and Materials | 3 | |
| CAM190 | Intermediate CNC Lathe Operation and Programming | 4 | |
| WR088 | Introduction to Technical Writing 1 | 3 or | |
| WR121 | Academic Composition+ (or higher | 4 | |
| 4 | CAM210 | Advanced Mill Processes | 4 |
| CAM230 | CAM Programming Mills | 2 | |
| CAM235 | Advanced CNC Mill Operation and Programming | 3 | |
| DRF210 | Parametric Design with SolidWorks | 3 | |
| PH121 | Applied Physics | 4 or | |
| PH201 | General Physics (or higher | 5 or | |
| GS104 | General Science: Physics | 4 | |
| 5 | CAM220 | Advanced Lathe Processes | 4 |
| CAM260 | CAM Programming Lathes | 2 | |
| CAM265 | Advanced CNC Lathe Operation and Programming | 3 | |
| DRF262 | Machine Design | 3 | |
| FE205B | Resumes and Job Search Correspondence | 1 | |
| PSY104 | Workplace Psychology | 4 | |
| 6 | CAM225 | Advanced Manual Integrations | 4 |
| CAM275 | Tool Design | 3 | |
| CAM290 | Advanced CAD/CAM Integrations | 4 | |
| CAM295 | Introduction to Lean Manufacturing | 1 | |
| WR089 | Introduction to Technical Writing 2 | 3 or | |
| WR227 | Technical Writing | 4 |