Program Overview

Machine Tool Technology: Computerized Numerical Control Programmer at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Machine Tool Technology – Computerized Numerical Control Programmer – Certificate of Achievement provides students with a technical education in basic and advanced training in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, multi-axis Mastercam mill and lathe programming and quality control. These fundamental skills and expected knowledge prepare students for employment with potential for future advancement in the metal working industry.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $37,000 to $91,000 with an average salary of $52,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to shrink nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -8.5%
  • Average Salary: $51,000
  • Salary Range: $38,000 - $59,000
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -8.1%
  • Average Salary: $53,000
  • Salary Range: $42,000 - $61,000
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: +16%
  • Average Salary: $79,000
  • Salary Range: $63,000 - $91,000
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -10.9%
  • Average Salary: $47,000
  • Salary Range: $39,000 - $51,000
• Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -18.3%
  • Average Salary: $51,000
  • Salary Range: $39,000 - $61,000
• Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -1.9%
  • Average Salary: $45,000
  • Salary Range: $37,000 - $48,000
• Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -14.6%
  • Average Salary: $53,000
  • Salary Range: $39,000 - $62,000
• Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -9.5%
  • Average Salary: $45,000
  • Salary Range: $37,000 - $48,000
• Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -9.1%
  • Average Salary: $50,000
  • Salary Range: $39,000 - $58,000
• Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -9.4%
  • Average Salary: $51,000
  • Salary Range: $40,000 - $57,000
• Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -10.2%
  • Average Salary: $67,000
  • Salary Range: $57,000 - $79,000
• Machinists
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +1.9%
  • Average Salary: $60,000
  • Salary Range: $45,000 - $71,000
• Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -7.8%
  • Average Salary: $45,000
  • Salary Range: $37,000 - $47,000
• Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -13.9%
  • Average Salary: $56,000
  • Salary Range: $43,000 - $69,000
• Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +0.6%
  • Average Salary: $44,000
  • Salary Range: $37,000 - $46,000
• Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: -11%
  • Average Salary: $50,000
  • Salary Range: $40,000 - $58,000

Program Map

Pathway: to Certificate

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Machine Tool Technology: Computerized Numerical Control Programmer

Certificate of Achievement

35.0 - 39.0 Units

Major Course

General Education Course

Elective Course

Milestone

Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024

1st Term

11.0 UNITS

• MAJ MTT 100: Machine Tool Introduction (2.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 130: Quality Practices and Measurement (2.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 140: Industrial and Machine Tool Safety (1.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 151: MasterCAM Introduction (3.5 Units)
• MAJ MTT 152: Setup and Operation of CNC Milling Machines (2.5 Units)

Spring 2025

2nd Term

10.0 UNITS

• MAJ MTT 131: Geometric Tolerance Inspection using Verisurf (3.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 157: Setup and Operation of CNC Lathes (2.5 Units)
• MAJ MTT 191L: CNC Mill Machining Laboratory (1.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 278: Mastercam Advanced (3.5 Units)

Fall 2025

3rd Term

10.0 UNITS

• MAJ MTT 180: Robotics for Computer Numerically Controlled Machines (3.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 195L: CNC Lathe Machining Laboratory (1.0 Units)
• MAJ MTT 279: Mastercam Multi-Axis (3.5 Units)
• MAJ MTT 280: Setup and Operation of Multi-Axis CNC Machines (2.5 Units)

Spring 2026

4th Term

4.0 - 8.0 UNITS

• MAJ Major Course (2.0 - 4.0 Units): Choose a course
• MAJ Major Course (2.0 - 4.0 Units): Choose a course

Machine Tool Technology: Computerized Numerical Control Programmer - Certificate of Achievement

35.0 - 39.0 units

To ensure that you have sufficient units to graduate (at least 60 semester units/90 quarter units for an associate degree and 120 semester units/180 quarter units for a bachelor's degree), make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.