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.

Entry Requirements
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

Core Requirements
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

Welding Specialization
Course	Title	Credit Hours
WLD151	Basic Arc Welding	5
WLD156	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	5

Mill Specialization
Course	Title	Credit Hours
CAM110	Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals	4
CAM120	Manual Milling Processes	4

Lathe Specialization
Course	Title	Credit Hours
CAM110	Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals	4
CAM121	Manual Lathe Processes	4

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Fundamentals Certificate

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	CAM100	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	2
1	CAM105	Precision Measurement	2
1	CAM110	Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals	4
1	CAM130	CNC Machine Setup Operation	4
1	MTH052	Intro to Algebra/Geometry	3 or
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5
2	CAM115	Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing	2
2	CAM140	Metallurgy for Manufacturing	2
2	MTH053	Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry	3
2	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Operator Certificate

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	CAM100	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	2
1	CAM105	Precision Measurement	2
1	CAM110	Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals	4
1	CAM130	CNC Machine Setup/Operation	4
1	MTH052	Intro to Algebra/Geometry	3 or
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5
2	CAM115	Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing	2
2	CAM140	Metallurgy for Manufacturing	2
2	CAM160	Intermediate CNC Mill Operation and Programming	4
2	MTH053	Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry	3
3	CAM150	Cutting Tools and Materials	3
3	CAM190	Intermediate CNC Lathe Operation and Programming	4
3	CAM280D	Cooperative Work Experience	4
3	CAM280D	Cooperative Work Experience	4
3	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3

Manual Machine Operator Certificate

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	CAM100	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	2
1	CAM105	Precision Measurement	2
1	CAM110	Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals	4
1	CAM130	CNC Machine Setup Operation	4
1	MTH052	Intro to Algebra/Geometry	3 or
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5
2	CAM115	Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing	2
2	CAM120	Manual Milling Processes	4
2	CAM140	Metallurgy for Manufacturing	2
2	MTH053	Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry	3
3	CAM121	Manual Lathe Processes	4
3	CAM150	Cutting Tools and Materials	3
3	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3

Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Degree

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	CAM100	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	2
1	CAM105	Precision Measurement	2
1	CAM110	Benchwork and Manual Fundamentals	4
1	CAM130	CNC Machine Setup/Operation	4
1	DRF130	CAD 1	3
1	MTH052	Intro to Algebra/Geometry	3 or
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra+ (or higher)	5
2	CAM115	Geometric Dimensioning/Tolerancing	2
2	CAM120	Manual Milling Processes	4
2	CAM140	Metallurgy for Manufacturing	2
2	CAM160	Intermediate CNC Mill Operation and Programming	4
2	MTH053	Intro to Trigonometry/Geometry	3 or
2	MTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4 or
2	MTH112	Trigonometry (or higher)	5
3	CAM062	Practical Applications 2	2 or
3	CAM280B	Cooperative Work Experience	2
3	CAM121	Manual Lathe Processes	4
3	CAM150	Cutting Tools and Materials	3
3	CAM190	Intermediate CNC Lathe Operation and Programming	4
3	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3 or
3	WR121	Academic Composition+ (or higher	4
4	CAM210	Advanced Mill Processes	4
4	CAM230	CAM Programming Mills	2
4	CAM235	Advanced CNC Mill Operation and Programming	3
4	DRF210	Parametric Design with SolidWorks	3
4	PH121	Applied Physics	4 or
4	PH201	General Physics (or higher	5 or
4	GS104	General Science: Physics	4
5	CAM220	Advanced Lathe Processes	4
5	CAM260	CAM Programming Lathes	2
5	CAM265	Advanced CNC Lathe Operation and Programming	3
5	DRF262	Machine Design	3
5	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1
5	PSY104	Workplace Psychology	4
6	CAM225	Advanced Manual Integrations	4
6	CAM275	Tool Design	3
6	CAM290	Advanced CAD/CAM Integrations	4
6	CAM295	Introduction to Lean Manufacturing	1
6	WR089	Introduction to Technical Writing 2	3 or
6	WR227	Technical Writing	4