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Computer-Aided Manufacturing AAS
Industrial Technology Department | A.A.S. 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 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.
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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 or MTH-065 Algebra II or higher)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
Human Relations (3 credits- see catalog for course list)
- 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.