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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Metrology Mini Skills Certificate

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)

Projected Start Date

08/01/26

Catalog Description

The Metrology Mini Skills Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the inspection, Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing field. The courses in this program focus on dimensional metrology, inspection reporting, mechanical part geometry and computer-assisted inspection. This Certificate program is also designed to enhance the skills of individuals already in the inspection, Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing field that have a desire to learn more about metrology tools in the manufacturing trade. The student is required to complete a total of 13 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. A minimum grade of C or better is required for each course taken.

Enrollment Completer Projections

12 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

The Metrology Mini Skills Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the inspection, Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing field. The courses in this program focus on dimensional metrology, inspection reporting, mechanical part geometry and computer-assisted inspection. This Certificate program is also designed to enhance the skills of individuals already in the inspection, Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing field that have a desire to learn more about metrology tools in the manufacturing trade. 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:    Demonstrate proficiency in completing a simple Inspection Report for piece parts utilizing basic measurement tools and drawings.

Outcome 2:    Demonstrate the ability to perform simple calculations for unit conversions and to obtain final values from drawings for Inspection Reports.


Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

13 semester units

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The student is required to complete a total of 13 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. A minimum grade of C or better is required for each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
MACH 180 FIntroduction to Metrology3Y1
MACH 182 FIntroduction to CMM Inspection and Romer Arms3Y1
MACH 184 FAdvanced CMM and Romer Arm Inspection3Y2
MACH 185 FCMM and Romer Arm Applications2Y2




Supporting Documents

Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

Program Modification

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Manufacturing

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Orange Coast College

Santa Ana College

Saddleback College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

24 annual enrollments

Priority Sector

Advanced Manufacturing

Submission Details

Published at

03/25/25 - 01:56 PM

Status

Informational

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