Associate in Applied Science in Manufacturing Production Technology

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Field of Interest

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Production Technology program prepares students for employment as operators, technicians, and managers in the manufacturing industry. The program provides applied skills in process design, quality control, Computer Numeric Control (CNC), and Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programming for current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. Embedded Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in CNC Machine Operator, CNC Machining I, and CNC Machining II are also available.

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Field of Interest: Applied Technology
Type: Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan: Manufacturing Production Technology (DEG)
Academic Plan Code: 3192
Total Credits Required: 66-76
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: Fall 2022
Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Practice safety rules and regulations applicable to a manufacturing environment.
Apply mathematical reasoning to the manufacturing process.
Analyze technical documentation and materials to make informed decisions in manufacturing processes.
Evaluate compliance using standardized industry inspection techniques.
Demonstrate personal and professional accountability.
Effectively communicate with diverse audiences orally, visually, and in writing in the manufacturing environment.
Effectively work within a cross-disciplinary team structure.
Use the appropriate hand, measuring and cutting tool for a given task according to industry standards.
Program, set up, operate, and adjust manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing machinery or equipment using a combination of diverse materials and technologies.
Analyze processes and problems within manufacturing to make appropriate decisions.
Design mechanical components and assemblies to industry standards for additive and subtractive manufacturing processes.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

CNC Operators

$47,340 Show expanded career information for CNC Operators

CNC Programmers

$59,440 Show expanded career information for CNC Programmers

Lathe and Turning Machine Operators

$37,765 Show expanded career information for Lathe and Turning Machine Operators

Machinists

$51,500 Show expanded career information for Machinists

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Typical Education Level

a high school diploma or less

Hourly Median Wage

$24.75

Annual Median Wage

$51,500

Annual Job Openings

493

Number of People Employed

4,005

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 9.1 %

Manufacturing Production Technicians

$47,033 Show expanded career information for Manufacturing Production Technicians

Milling and Planing Machine Operators

$62,667 Show expanded career information for Milling and Planing Machine Operators

Multiple Machine Tool Operators

$37,618 Show expanded career information for Multiple Machine Tool Operators

Tool and Die Makers

$65,651 Show expanded career information for Tool and Die Makers

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Pathway Map Options

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Manufacturing Production Technology
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Full-time Sequence

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT101MP	Technical Documentation				3
MPT110MP	Inspection Techniques		Critical course Gateway course		3
MPT150	Introduction to SolidWorks				3
MPT130MP or MPT131MP	CNC Machine Operator or CNC Machining Level I		Students who have successfully completed the microcertification in CNC Machine Operator (MPT130MP) do not need to take MPT131MP.		6
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT140	Manual CNC Programming	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MPT130 or MPT130MP) or (MPT131 or MPT131MP), or machine shop experience or permission of Program Director.			3
MPT120MP	Introduction to Manual Machining	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT111 or MPT111MP), or permission of Program Director.			4
RE	Restricted Electives		Recommended: MFG220/MFG221		3
MPT132MP	CNC Machining Level II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT130, or MPT130MP, or MPT131, or MPT131MP, or permission of Program Director.			3
MAT14+ or MAT15+	College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions		Critical course For students intending to transfer into a STEM related field, recommend MAT150 College Algebra/Functions or higher.	MA or MA	3–6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT111MP	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT)				3
MPT260MP	Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT130, or MPT130MP, or MPT131, or MPT131MP, or permission of Program Director.			3
MPT270	Tooling, Fixtures, and Gauges	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(MPT120, or MPT120MP, or four NIMS in CNC Machining or Manual Machining) and (MPT150 or MPT151)], or CAD101, or CAD201, or Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), or permission of Program Director.			3
RE	Restricted Electives		Recommended: MFG220/MFG221		3–4
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).		L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommended: COM230	SB or SB or L or SB	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT262MP	Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT260, or MPT260MP, or permission of Program Director.			3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences		For students intending to transfer into a STEM related field, the following courses are recommended: (CHM150 AND CHM151LL OR CHM150AA) OR (CHM151 AND CHM151LL) OR CHM151AA OR (PHY115 OR PHY121).	SQ	4–5
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

Part-time Sequence

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
MPT101MP	Technical Documentation	Critical course	3
MPT110MP	Inspection Techniques	Critical course Gateway course	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success		1–3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT150	Introduction to SolidWorks				3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT120MP	Introduction to Manual Machining	Prerequisites or Corequisites: (MPT101 or MPT101MP) and (MPT111 or MPT111MP), or permission of Program Director.			4
MPT111MP	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GDT)				3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT131MP	CNC Machining Level I		Students who have successfully completed the microcertification in CNC Machine Operator (MPT130MP) do not need to take MPT131MP.		6
MPT140	Manual CNC Programming	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MPT130 or MPT130MP) or (MPT131 or MPT131MP), or machine shop experience or permission of Program Director.			3
MAT14+ or MAT15+	College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions		Critical course For students intending to transfer into a STEM related field, recommend MAT150 College Algebra/Functions or higher.	MA or MA	3–6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
MPT132MP	CNC Machining Level II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT130, or MPT130MP, or MPT131, or MPT131MP, or permission of Program Director.		3
MPT260MP	Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MPT130, or MPT130MP, or MPT131, or MPT131MP, or permission of Program Director.		3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor.	L	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
RE	Restricted Electives		Recommended: MFG220/MFG221		3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommended: COM230	SB or SB or L or SB	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT270	Tooling, Fixtures, and Gauges	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(MPT120, or MPT120MP, or four NIMS in CNC Machining or Manual Machining) and (MPT150 or MPT151)], or CAD101, or CAD201, or Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), or permission of Program Director.			3
RE	Restricted Electives				3–4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MPT262MP	Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) II				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences		For students intending to transfer into a STEM related field, the following courses are recommended: (CHM150 AND CHM151LL OR CHM150AA) OR (CHM151 AND CHM151LL) OR CHM151AA OR (PHY115 OR PHY121).	SQ	4–5

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Restricted Electives:

Students should complete 6-7 credits from the category below that best aligns with their academic and professional goals.

Quality and Inspection:
MPT215 Workplace Quality Systems 3
+ MPT216 Applied Statistical Process Control Methods 3
+ MPT217 Lean and Six Sigma Applied Concepts 3

Industrial Design:
+ MPT152 Solid Design: Certified SolidWorks Associate/Certified SolidWorks Professional Test Preparation 1
+ MPT250 Solid Design II: Advanced Part Modeling: SolidWorks 3
+ MPT255 Solid Design 3D Printing 4
+ MPT261 MasterCam Certified Programmer Mill Level I: Test Preparation: CPgM1 1

Manual Machining:
MPT220 Manual Machining: NIMS Level I Certification 3
MPT221 Manual Machining: NIMS Level II Certification 3

Related Experience:
AIT100 Industrial Safety 1
AIT105 Maintenance Operations 3
+ MPT282++ Volunteerism for Manufacturing: A Service Learning Experience 1-3
+ MPT290++ Manufacturing Production Internship 1-3
+ MPT296++ Cooperative Education 1-4
WLD101 Welding I 3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=176685).

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