This curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry level work as a foundry patternmaker. Students will apply CAD, CNC, machining, and woodworking skills to create molds used in casting metal foundries. Upon completing this program students will be prepared to work as a foundry patternmaker, model maker, or foundry technician. Students planning to continue with an associate’s degree should consult with an MCC counselor.
Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS | 31-33 CR. HRS. |
CAD 110 – Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D) | 3 |
CAD 150 – Blueprint Reading | 3 |
MT 101B – Basic Machining | 4 |
MT 205A – NC/CNC (Numerical Control/Computer Numerical Control) | 3 |
MT 206A – 2-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | 3 |
MT 216 – 3-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | 3 |
MET 102 – Basic Cast Metals | 3 |
Choose One (1) Course from: | 3 |
CAD 210 – Parametric Design I Part Modeling | |
CAD 250 – Introduction to Solidworks 3D | |
Choose One (1) Course from: | 3 |
MT 218 – 5-Axis CNC & CMM | |
MT 222 – Machining Capstone | |
Choose One (1) Course from: | 3-5 |
MATH 109A – College Algebra | |
MATH 141 – Precalculus | |
TMAT 102A – Technical Math II | |
TMAT 201 – Technical Math III | |
TOTAL | 31-33 |