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 2022-23 Catalog
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS | 31-32 CR. HRS. |
CAD 110 | 3 |
Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (2D) | |
CAD 150 | 3 |
Blueprint Reading | |
MT 101B | 4 |
Basic Machining | |
MT 205A | 3 |
NC/CNC (Numerical Control/Computer Numerical Control) | |
MT 206A | 3 |
2-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | |
MT 216 | 3 |
3-D CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Machining | |
MET 102 | 3 |
Basic Cast Metals | |
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: | 3-4 |
TMAT 102A | |
Technical Math II | |
TMAT 201 | |
Technical Math III | |
MATH 100A | |
Intermediate Algebra | |
MATH 111 | |
Algebra with Coordinate Geometry (Recommended for Transfer) | |
TOTAL | 31-32 |