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.
Details
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.
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 Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
$54,880 Show expanded career information for Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
$40,210 Show expanded career information for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
$61,110 Show expanded career information for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$47,200 Show expanded career information for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Machinists
$47,020 Show expanded career information for Machinists
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$45,820 Show expanded career information for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$35,010 Show expanded career information for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Tool and Die Makers
$55,640 Show expanded career information for Tool and Die Makers
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 Pathway Planner 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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. 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.
Full-time Sequence
Part-time Sequence
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
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
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.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Applied Science in Manufacturing Production Technology (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=146447).
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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.