Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Overview
The Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (MITECH) program provides engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Processes include shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation, controls, quality control, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and robotics. Optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills are also included in the discipline. The MITECH program offers several pathways through four certificates of achievement and one associate's degree to gain important job readiness skills in four areas of emphasis, Quality Technician. CAD/CAM Programming, Production Planning, and Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. The curriculum of the program is aligned with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) list of core competencies. The program also supports the foundational skills for those planning to transfer to a four-year degree pathway related to manufacturing/industrial process and eventual SME Certified Manufacturing Engineering (CMfgE) goals through further study.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
- A.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
- CAD/CAM Programming Certificate
- Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Certificate
- Production Planning Certificate
- Quality Technician Certificate
- Division Dean Dr. Lorena Navarro
-
Department Chair
Zack Dowell
- Phone (916) 608-6615
- Email navarrl@flc.losrios.edu
Associate Degree
A.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
The Associate of Science Degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology prepares the student with engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Rooted in standards defined by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) the program is intended to provide Career Technical Education related to engineering principles, technical skills, and industrial processes for the manufacture of products. Subjects of study include shaping, forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation, and controls. The program covers concepts related to quality control, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and the use of industrial robotics. Optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills are also included in this program.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 310 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CHEM 305 | Introduction to Chemistry (5) | 5 |
| or CHEM 400 | General Chemistry I (5) | |
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MAKR 110 | 3D Design for Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| MATH 375 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
| MGMT 372 | Human Relations and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MITECH 300 | Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology | 3 |
| PHYS 350 | General Physics (4) | 4 - 8 |
| or [ PHYS 411 | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (4) | |
| and PHYS 431 ] | Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics (4) | |
| PHYS 360 | General Physics (4) | 4 |
| or PHYS 421 | Electricity and Magnetism (4) | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| MITECH 301 | Materials and Processes (3) | |
| MITECH 302 | Production Planning and System Design (3) | |
| MITECH 303 | Tool and Fixture Design (3) | |
| MITECH 310 | Quality Systems (3) | |
| MITECH 311 | Introduction to Mechanical Inspection (3) | |
| MITECH 312 | Intermediate Mechanical Inspection (3) | |
| MITECH 313 | CMM Operation and Programming (3) | |
| MITECH 320 | Introduction to CAD/CAM Programming (3) | |
| MITECH 321 | Intermediate CAD/CAM Programming (3) | |
| MITECH 322 | Advanced CAD/CAM Programming (3) | |
| Total Units: | 44 - 48 | |
The Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See FLC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- evaluate engineering principles behind the manufacture of products and related industrial processes and recommend process improvements.
- design product concepts in CAD software.
- assemble a product from components to demonstrate technical skills for the manufacture of products.
- assess a given product design and develop an inspection plan applying quality control concepts.
- evaluate manufacturing process plans and formulate a plan that applies optimization theory.
- analyze a given product design and develop plans for Industrial and manufacturing processes.
Career Information
Example Job Titles: • Industrial Engineering Technician • Manufacturing Engineering Technician • Manufacturing Engineer • Industrial Engineer
Certificates of Achievement
CAD/CAM Programming Certificate
The Certificate of Achievement CAD/CAM Programming prepares the student with skills specializing in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). This program prepares the student to model, program, and simulate complex toolpath and generate code required to automate the manufacturing of parts on multi-axis Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines. This program is aligned with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) core competency subject. This certificate is also aligned with the National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS) certification in CAD/CAM programming.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MAKR 110 | 3D Design for Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| MITECH 300 | Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology | 3 |
| MITECH 303 | Tool and Fixture Design | 3 |
| MITECH 320 | Introduction to CAD/CAM Programming | 3 |
| MITECH 321 | Intermediate CAD/CAM Programming | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| MITECH 313 | CMM Operation and Programming (3) | |
| MITECH 322 | Advanced CAD/CAM Programming (3) | |
| Total Units: | 21 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- design product concepts in CAD software.
- assemble a CAD model of a product from CAD model components to demonstrate technical skills for the manufacture of products.
- create and design in Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology.
- plan CNC machining processes.
- design tools and fixtures for real-world applications.
Career Information
Example Job Titles: • CAD/CAM Programmer • CNC Programmer • Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Certificate
The Certificates of Achievement in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology prepares the student with engineering principles and technical skills for the manufacture of products and related industrial processes. Rooted in standards defined by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) the program is intended to provide Career Technical Education related to engineering principles, technical skills, and industrial processes for the manufacture of products. Subjects of study include shaping, forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation, and controls. The program covers concepts related to quality control, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and the use of industrial robotics. Optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills are also included in this program.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MAKR 110 | 3D Design for Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| MITECH 300 | Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology | 3 |
| MITECH 301 | Materials and Processes | 3 |
| MITECH 302 | Production Planning and System Design | 3 |
| MITECH 310 | Quality Systems | 3 |
| Total Units: | 18 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- evaluate engineering principles behind the manufacture of products and related industrial processes and recommend process improvements.
- design product concepts in CAD software.
- assemble a product from components to demonstrate technical skills for the manufacture of products.
- assess a given product design and develop an inspection plan applying quality control concepts.
- evaluate manufacturing process plans and formulate a plan that applies optimization theory.
Career Information
Example Job Titles: • Industrial Engineering Technician • Manufacturing Engineering Technician • Manufacturing Engineer • Industrial Engineer
Production Planning Certificate
The Certificate of Achievement in Production Planning prepares the student with skills specializing in production planning and control. This program prepares the student to apply optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills. This program is aligned with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) core competencies.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 310 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MITECH 300 | Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology | 3 |
| MITECH 302 | Production Planning and System Design | 3 |
| MITECH 310 | Quality Systems | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| MGMT 372 | Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3) | |
| COMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | |
| BUS 330 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- assess product concepts in CAD software.
- evaluate production documentation using quality control concepts.
- evaluate manufacturing process plans and apply optimization theory.
- plan schedules for Industrial and manufacturing processes.
Career Information
Example Job Titles: • Industrial Production Managers • Manufacturing Manager • Production Planner • Production Control Specialist
Quality Technician Certificate
The Certificate of Achievement Quality Technician prepares the student with skills specializing in quality control. Content includes inspection, testing, and evaluation of parts, products, equipment, and processes for adherence to specifications. Also included in this program is the programming of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) and non-destructive testing (NDT). NDT curriculum is based on the American Welding Society (AWS) standards and the mechanical inspection curriculum is based on National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS) certification in the mechanical inspection. The skills learned in this program also fall into the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) core competency framework.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MITECH 300 | Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology | 3 |
| MITECH 310 | Quality Systems | 3 |
| MITECH 311 | Introduction to Mechanical Inspection | 3 |
| MITECH 313 | CMM Operation and Programming | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| MITECH 303 | Tool and Fixture Design (3) | |
| MITECH 312 | Intermediate Mechanical Inspection (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- evaluate product concepts in CAD software.
- evaluate manufactured products by demonstrating technical metrology skills.
- audit quality control procedures.
- arrange the sequence of automated inspection techniques on a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) technology.
- plan quality inspection plans for Industrial and manufacturing processes.
Career Information
Example Job Titles: • Quality control systems managers • Quality Assurance Manager • Quality Assurance Supervisor • Mechanical Inspector • Quality Assurance Technician • Quality Control Technician
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (MITECH) Courses
MITECH 299 Experimental Offering in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
MITECH 300 Introduction to Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This introductory course covers a survey of major industrial processes and how the processes are applied in modern advanced manufacturing through a variety of technologies such as CAD/CAM/CNC and Rapid Prototyping. This course is an introduction to the process that takes a product from design to product realization by applying the five categories of manufacturing processes; Additive, Subtractive, Forming, Joining, and Surface Finishing. The course also covers manufacturing support processes required to complete a finished manufactured product. Lab activities include safely applying the advanced manufacturing processes to fabricate and assemble a finished unit to design specifications. This course is intended for individuals interested in learning about career pathways related to manufacturing and product development. Protective Equipment (PPE), e.g., safety goggles, hearing protection, and close-toed shoes are required for the laboratory. Other materials may be required by the instructor.
MITECH 301 Materials and Processes
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:MITECH 300
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is a course in the area of manufacturing engineering called materials and processes. The course covers the selection, testing, and design applications of materials and processes in manufacturing products. This course provides knowledge and theory behind manufacturing processing, properties, applications, and test procedures related to materials commonly used to manufacture modern products. Students apply the materials and processes knowledge to design solutions to real-world manufacturing problems. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 302 Production Planning and System Design
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers the specialized area of manufacturing engineering, Production planning, and system design. The course covers the planning, design, and applications of production control systems for productive manufacturing operations. Production planning and control systems ensure the availability of all materials, components, and sub-assemblies at the right time, place, and quantities for the entire manufacturing operation to work to a predetermined schedule with minimal cost. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 303 Tool and Fixture Design
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGR 312
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is a course in the specialized area of manufacturing engineering focused on the design of tools and fixtures. The course covers the planning, design, and applications of manufacturing tooling methods to increase manufacturing productivity. Topics included in the course are an overview of tooling design, tool materials, work holding principles, design of jigs, fixtures, dies, and modular tooling systems. This course introduces methods to develop tooling to support machining, presswork, bending, forming, drawing, forging, inspection, gaging, and joining processes. Principles learned in this course are applied by using Computer Aided Design software to design solutions to real-world manufacturing problems. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 310 Quality Systems
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course studies the specialized area of manufacturing engineering focused on Quality Management Systems (QMS). The course overviews common elements of all QMS and offers examples from the International Standards Organization (ISO). Quality Management Systems establish company standards and universal high-level underlying principles to assure the quality of goods and services from concept to delivery to the end customer. The course is a comprehensive overview of current QMS standards and guidance to put theory into practice. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to quality management in the field of advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 311 Introduction to Mechanical Inspection
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
Introduction to mechanical inspection is an introduction to the specialized role in manufacturing quality control known as metrology. Metrology is the science of measurement and related terminology. The course covers the systems of measurement, tolerances, and statistics as related to metrology. Basic measurement methods using graduated scales, vernier, and micrometer instruments are also covered in this course. Development and use of gage standards such as gage blocks and pins are covered. The importance and basic procedures for calibration are also covered. Principles learned in this course are applied by using Computer Aided Design software to design solutions to real-world manufacturing problems. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development, with an emphasis on quality control.
MITECH 312 Intermediate Mechanical Inspection
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MITECH 311 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is an intermediate mechanical inspection or metrology. Metrology is the science of measurement and related terminology. The course covers a review of the systems of measurement, tolerances, and statistics as related to metrology. Advanced measurement methods using graduated scales, vernier, and micrometer instruments are also covered in this course. This course introduces advanced measurement methods, including comparison, reference planes, angle measurement, surface, pneumatic measurement, optical measurement, and high amplification comparators. The role of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) is also discussed. Principles learned in this course are applied in lab applications simulating real-world design and manufacturing problems. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development, with an emphasis on quality control.
MITECH 313 CMM Operation and Programming
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MITECH 311 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Advisory:MITECH 312 and 320
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course examines the role of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) in automating metrology Quality Control (QC) in the advanced manufacturing environment. The course covers the setup, manual operation, and programming of CMMs both on the machine controller and offline using advanced Dimensional Measurement Interface Standard (DMIS) software in conjunction with Computer Aided Design (CAD) solid models. Principles learned in this course are applied in lab applications simulating real-world design and manufacturing problems. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development, with an emphasis on quality control.
MITECH 320 Introduction to CAD/CAM Programming
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an introductory course to Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) advanced manufacturing software. The course covers the fundamentals of developing CAD models of parts, fixture assemblies, and applying CAM strategies and techniques to program code for 2-3 Axis Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) manufacturing equipment. This course introduces the process that takes a product from CAD concept to generating CAM toolpath and compiling the toolpath into CNC code that can be applied to drive simple CNC controlled processes. Processes supported by this class include laser cutting, plasma cutting, water jet cutting, routing, milling, and turning. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 321 Intermediate CAD/CAM Programming
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MITECH 320 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an Intermediate course on Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) advanced manufacturing software. The course covers the development of advanced CAD models of parts, fixture assemblies, and applying advanced CAM strategies and techniques to program code for 3 Axis Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling equipment. This course introduces the process that takes a product from CAD concept to generate CAM toolpath and compile the toolpath into CNC code that can be applied to drive synchronous 3 axis motion CNC controlled processes. This class covers advanced 3 Axis contour milling. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 322 Advanced CAD/CAM Programming
- Units:3
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MITECH 321 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is an advanced course on Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) advanced manufacturing software. The course covers the development of advanced CAD models of parts, fixture assemblies, and applying advanced CAM strategies and techniques to program code for 4 & 5 Axis Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling and turning equipment. This course introduces the process that takes a product from CAD concept to generate CAM toolpath and compile the toolpath into CNC code that can be applied to drive up to 5 axis of synchronous motion for CNC controlled processes. This class covers advanced 3+1 & 3+2 positioning, 4 & 5 axis contour milling, and 4 axis mill/turn machines. This course is intended for individuals pursuing career pathways related to advanced manufacturing and product development.
MITECH 499 Experimental Offering in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
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