Machine Technology

Allan Hancock College is a California public

community college in northern Santa Barbara

County serving more than 11,000 credit

students each semester. The college offers

degrees and certificates in more than 100

fields of study from accounting to welding.

The college has a campus in Santa Maria

and centers in Lompoc, Solvang, and at

Vandenberg AFB.

The Allan Hancock Joint Community College District is committed to the active promotion of diversity and equal access and opportunities to all staff, students, and applicants, including qualified members of underrepresented/protected groups. The college assures that no person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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Machine Technology

Career Technical Education (CTE)

Machine TechnologyAre you considering a career in manufacturing technology or machining? Do you like to work

with both your hands and your head - and see the results of your accomplishments?

Machining may be the career for you.

Allan Hancock College is committed to providing low-cost, high-tech training in basic and

advanced machine technology. We offer degrees and certificates in general, maintenance and

production machining.

The curriculum is designed to prepare you to learn the basics of tool grinding and

cutting theory on conventional lathes and milling machines. You will progress to our

state-of-the-art Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and also learn to use Mastercam

CAD/CAM software.

For more informationMachine Technology is one of the career technical education programs at Allan Hancock

College within the deparment of Industrial Technology. It resides in the Manufacturing and

Product Development industry sector.

Robert Mabry, instructor Phone: 805.922.6966 ext. 4137rmabry@hancockcollege.edu

Or visit our website atwww.hancockcollege.edu/cte

• Associate in Science Degree

• General Machining Certificate

• Maintenance Machining Certificate

• Production Machining Certificate

Machine TechnologyAre you considering a career in manufacturing technology or machining? Do you like to work

with both your hands and your head - and see the results of your accomplishments?

Machining may be the career for you.

Allan Hancock College is committed to providing low-cost, high-tech training in basic and

advanced machine technology. We offer degrees and certificates in general, maintenance and

production machining.

The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to learn the basics of tool grinding and

cutting theory on conventional lathes and milling machines. Students will progress to our

state-of-the-art Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and also learn to use Mastercam

CAD/CAM software.

For more informationMachine Technology is one of the career technical education programs at Allan Hancock

College within the deparment of Industrial Technology. It resides in the Manufacturing and

Product Development industry sector.

Robert Mabry, instructor Phone: 805.922.6966 ext. 4137rmabry@hancockcollege.edu

Employment Opportunities:Earning an Associate in Science degree or a certificate in machine technology from Allan Hancock College will provide you with the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in:

• Local manufacturing• Automotive aftermarket machining• Aerospace component manufacturing• Medical instrument manufacturing• Oil equipment manufacturing• Agricultural machine maintenance

According to the Employment Development Department, the median wage in 2009 for Machinists in California is $36,601 annually or $17.60 hourly.

The hourly wages for Machinists in California vary depending on training and experience. With the training you receive from the Machine Technology program at Allan Hancock College you can expect to earn wages of up to $20 an hour.

Machine TechnologyThe machine technology program at Allan Hancock College progresses from basic to advanced machining courses. The first course in the program covers all the basic skills of machine technology. In the advanced classes students apply basic skills to more advanced machining using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. As a graduate of the machine technology program you will have mastered the techniques used in modern machine technology and programming.

As a student you will learn the working properties of metals and use your skills with machine tools to plan, carry out, and create machined products that meet precise specifications.

In addition to machine lab work, you will learn to read and interpret blueprints and acquire a mastery of applied mathematics.

The curriculum at Allan Hancock College is continuously addressing emerging technologies such as Computer Aided Manufacturing and Design (CAD/CAM) and rapid proto-typing. In just two years you are trained to become a skilled machinist with the tools necessary to begin a career in the high-tech world of machine technology.

State-of-the-Art Equipment:• Mastercam Version X CAD/CAM Software

• Dimension 3D Printer

• HAAS TM-1P Tool Room CNC Mill

• HAAS TL-1 CNC Lathe

• Techno CNC Router Machine

Machine Technology – Maintenance Machining(A.S. & Certificate of Achievement)

A major of 33 units is required for the associate in science degree.

Required core courses (17 units):

MT 109 Survey of Machining 4 unitsMT 110 Machine Tool Practices 4 unitsMT 330 Print Reading and Interpretation 3 unitsMT 381 Industrial Mathematics 3 unitsWLD T 107 Advanced Welding 3 units

Plus 16 units in the following area of specialization:

MT 315 Industrial Machining 4 units(ABCD) Production Machining 4 units General Machining 4 units Maintenance Machining 4 units

Machine Technology – Production Machining(A.S. & Certificate of Achievement)

A major of 26 units is required for the associate in science degree.

Required core courses (11 units):

MT 109 Survey of Machining 4 unitsMT 110 Machine Tool Practices 4 unitsMT 330 Print Reading and Interpretation 3 units

Plus 16 units in the following area of specialization:

MT 315 Industrial Machining 4 units(ABCD) Production Machining 4 units General Machining 4 units Maintenance Machining 4 units

Machine Technology – General(A.S. & Certificate of Achievement)

A major of 33 units is required for the associate in science degree.

Required core courses (17 units):

MT 109 Survey of Machining 4 unitsMT 110 Machine Tool Practices 4 unitsMT 330 Print Reading and Interpretation 3 unitsMT 381 Industrial Mathematics 3 unitsWLD T 106 Beginning Welding 3 units

Plus 16 units in the following area of specialization:

MT 315 Industrial Machining 4 units(ABCD) Production Machining 4 units General Machining 4 units Maintenance Machining 4 units