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Computer-Aided Manufacturing AAS
Industrial Technology Department | 2 AAS - Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years
Design your future career in as little as two years with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer-Aided Manufacturing at Clackamas Community College.
Combine the skills and training in computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and work with computer numerical controls (CNC) with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in computer-aided manufacturing from Clackamas Community College. Gain the skills needed to work as:
- CNC programmer and operator
- CAD technician
- Manufacturing engineering technician
Computer-Aided Manufacturing AAS
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Interpret technical drawings to determine product manufacturing specifications
- Work in an industrial environment
- Set up, operate and make adjustments to both manual and CNC machine tools
- Utilize computer software to create 2D and 3D CAD models and multi-axis CAM generated programs for machining processes
- Operate measuring devices, tools and equipment
Careers
Career opportunities may include:
- CNC programmer and operator
- CAD technician
- manufacturing engineering technician
- CAD/CAM technician
Job Market
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$40,550
TechHire Clackamas is funded by a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grant designed to provide young adults, ages 17 to 29, and front-line incumbent workers with the skills they need – through innovative training approaches, specialized services and one-on-one guidance and support – to gain employment in and advance to new positions in H-1B occupations in the manufacturing and technology industries.
Visit our TechHire page for further details.
PROGRAM CODE: AAS.COMPAIDEMFG
This program combines training in computer-aided drafting (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Course work emphasizes machine tool fundamentals, computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided manufacturing.RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations (3 credits- See course list on page 82)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (3 credits - MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid)
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- set-up and operate manual machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
- set-up and operate CNC machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies.
- apply computer software applications to produce manufacturing related documents , create CAD models, and generate CAM programs for machining processes;
- apply knowledge of programming electronic systems to improve industrial efficiency;
- apply knowledge of materials, physics and mathematics to effectively machine industrial materials;
- apply critical thinking skills to solve common machining and manufacturing problems;
- work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Oregon Tech transfer courses)
The Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a significant number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program.
Contact the Industrial Technology Department for more information, 503-594-3318.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing Core Requirements
Complete CDT-130 or CDT-223
- CDT-130
- Introduction to Fusion
- 2
- CDT-223
- Inventor Fundamentals
- 3
Complete HD-209 or 3 credits of MFG-280
- HD-209
- Job Search Skills
- 3
- MFG-280
- Manufacturing Technology/CWE
- 3
Complete the following Core Requirements
- CDT-102
- Sketching & Problem Solving
- 3
- CDT-103
- Computer-Aided Drafting I
- 3
- CDT-108A
- Introduction to SolidWorks
- 3
- CDT-225
- Advanced SolidWorks
- 3
- EET-215
- Technical Mechanics
- 3
- EET-225
- Mechatronics I
- 2
- EET-233
- Programmable Logic Controllers I
- 3
- EET-234
- Programmable Logic Controllers II
- 3
- EET-235
- Mechatronics II
- 2
- MET-170
- Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
- 3
- MFG-130
- Basic Electricity I
- 3
- MFG-209
- Programming & Automation for Manufacturing
- 3
- MFG-218
- Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems
- 3
- MFG-219
- Robotics
- 3
- MFG-221
- Materials Science
- 3
- MTH-080**
- Technical Mathematics II
- 3
- MTT-111
- Manual Machining I
- 4
- MTT-112
- Manual Machining II
- 4
- MTT-121
- CNC I: Set-Up and Operation
- 4
- MTT-122
- CNC II: Programming and Operation
- 4
- MTT-123
- CNC III: Applied Programming and Operation
- 4
- MTT-141
- CAD/CAM I
- 4
- MTT-241
- CAD/CAM II
- 4
- MTT-242
- CAD/CAM III
- 4
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-050
- MTH-050**
- Technical Mathematics I
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101
- WR-101**
- Communication Skills: Occupational Writing
- 3
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete 3 credits. Please refer to the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete MFG-107
- MFG-107
- Industrial Safety & First Aid
- 3
**Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty advisor or a staff member in Student Services for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.
Students with specialized job training needs may be eligible to substitute some classes. Consult your instructor or the department chair for more information.
