Machine Technology Level II
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Machine Technology Level II certificate program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in more advanced machining or manufacturing areas. This type of certificate program typically leads to entry or intermediate level careers as a machinist, toolmaker, CNC operator, CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer, process engineer, field service technician as well as a number of other manufacturing/service positions. This certificate requires a total of 32-37 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.
Machine Technology Level II Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,040
- High salary: 194,530
- Average salary: 80190
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 46,940
- High salary: 100,890
- Average salary: 68730
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 33,660
- High salary: 80,850
- Average salary: 49670
All Careers in Machine Technology Level II (13)
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 79,450 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 73,720 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Declining | 70,760 |
| Robotics Technicians | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 70,760 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,730 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 68,730 |
| Mechanical Drafters | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 68,510 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Some college, Associate's degree | Stable | 64,790 |
| Graphic Designers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 61,300 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 49,670 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate basic proficiency to set-up/operate machinery such as engine lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and basic CNC equipment to produce machined parts that fit together in assemblies per drawing specifications.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate machined parts per drawing specifications by selecting and utilizing the appropriate measuring tools.
- Determine operational sequences, select appropriate machine tools, work-holding devices and cutting tools to machine piece parts to drawings specifications which include various material removal processes.