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Education
Metal Fabrication
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH (CSULB)
Department of Engineering Technology
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Dept. Chair: Dr. Emanuel Jarasunas
Tel: 562-985-4271

No. of Students: 130
Fax: 562-985-8022

2002-2003 graduates: 25
Web site: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/coe/et/

Cal State Long Beach offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Technology (BSET). BSET has several program options such as computer
technology, electronics technology, environmental technology, manufacturing
technology, and quality assurance technology. Students get a hands-on
experience in circuit board design in computer- assisted drafting and
information systems. They also learn how to operate lathes, milling machines
and modern test equipment. The department also offers 2 certificate
programs: Safety Operation and Facilities Operation.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND EXTENSION SERVICES
Metal Forming Processes
6300 State University Dr., Suite 104
Long Beach, CA 90815
Tel: 562-985-5561


Fax: 562-985-5823
Web site: http://www.uces.csulb.edu

The Certificate in Metal Forming Processes is geared towards engineers who
design and manufacture mechanical components and need to understand the
importance of design for manufacture and producibility, managers in
manufacturing who have direct interest in quality improvement and cost
reduction. Students will learn Fundamentals of metal forming, Bulk metal
forming processes, Sheet metal forming processes, Special forming processes,
Part and tooling design, Quality assurance, and Economics of metal forming.

CERRITOS COLLEGE
Machine Tool Technology
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650


Dept. Chair: Jon Bender
Tel: 562-860-2451 x2912

No. of Students: 654
Fax: 562-467-5071


2002-2003 graduates: 39
Web site: http://www.cerritos.edu

Computer Assisted Design (CAD)/Manufacturing (CAM)
Cerritos College offers one of the most extensive CAD and CAM programs
using the latest software available. The programs are designed to serve
beginner as well as advanced CAD and CAM students. Professors teach
students about the finer points of mechanical drafting, tool design, and sheet
metal. Some of the courses offered include blue print reading, design and
production technology, and architecture.

Machinist Training Program
The Cerritos College machine tool technology program covers the entire
spectrum of the modern machine trade including math, inspection, blueprint
reading, metallurgy, machine tool, and basic machine operation. The
program provides training on state-of-the-art equipment and prepares
students for jobs in the aerospace, commercial, and maintenance machinist
trades.
Other Manufacturing Industries
Metal Fabrication & Plastics
Employment (4/01): 108,655
Number of Establishments (4/01): 3,730
Shipments/Receipts (1997): $14.9 Billion
NAICS Codes: 325211, 325991, 3261, 3315, 332, 3332, 3335





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EAST LOS ANGELES SKILLS CENTER
Electronic Drafter/CAD
3921 Selig Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Tel: 213-227-0018
E-mail: info@lausd.k12.us.elasc
Web site:

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/dace/East_Los_Angeles_SC

The program trains students in the electronic drafting field, trains students to
prepare schematic diagrams, block diagrams, control drawings, logic
diagrams, integrated circuit drawings, inter-connection diagrams, and trains
students how to use drafting machines.

Machinist
This program trains students for employment as machine tools operators.
Skills taught include: how to use necessary hand tools; how to perform bench
work measurement and layout; how to operate drilling machines, lathes, and
milling machines.It also trains students how to inspect basic machine parts.


EL CAMINO COLLEGE
Industry and Technology Department
Adm. Building

Dean: Ron Way
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.


Torrance, CA 90506


Tel: 310-532-3670

Fax: 310-660-3106


Web site: http://www.elcamino.cc.ca.us

El Camino College offers an associate in science degree in machine tool
technology with the option of machinist or numerical control programmer,
manufacturing technology/management with options in numerical control
programmer, machine operator, or computer aided design. The objective of
the curriculums is to prepare students for gainful employment in machine
shops, tool rooms, and instrument and experimental laboratories, or review
and upgrade the skills of employed industrial personnel.


INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE (INTECH)
14767 Calvert St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411

Administrator: Jacqueline Vigil
Tel: 818-376-4087


Fax: 818-376-4089


Web site: http://www.intechcollege.com

Intech College offers certification in lathe operator, computer numerical
control programmer/operator, and general machinist, among other areas.

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
School of Trades and Industrial Technologies
1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90806

Dean: Farley Herzek
Tel: 562-938-3057




Fax: 562-938-3973


E-mail: fherzek@lbcc.edu
Web site: http://www.lbcc.cc.ca.us

Long Beach City College School of Trades and Industrial Technologies offers
a program certificate and/or associate in science degree in sheet metal, tool
designer manufacturing technology, welding technology, machine operator/
manufacturing technology, and machine tool technology. The programs are
designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the aerospace or
manufacturing industry.

LOS ANGELES PIERCE COLLEGE
Industrial Technology Department
6201 Winnetka Ave.


Dept. Chair Ron Smetzer
Woodland Hills, CA 91371


Tel: 818-347-0551



Fax: 818-710-9844
Web site: http://www.lapc.cc.ca.us

The Pierce College Industrial Technology Department offers associate
degrees and certificates in machine shop, computer numerical control,
drafting/CAD, automotive technology, wood technology, and welding.

LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Manufacturing Technology Department
400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4181

Dean: Sharon Tate





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Tel: 213-763-7000
TDD: 213-763-5375


No. of Students: 90
Fax: 213-763-5375


2002-2003 graduates: 30
Web site: http://www.lattc.cc.ca.us

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College offers an associate in science degree in
machine shop/CNC. The program provides students training in the
traditional, hand controlled tools of the machinist as well as the sophisticated
skills of computer assisted design (CAD) for drawings and computer assisted
manufacturing (CAM) to control production machinery. Also available is the
Machine Shop/CNC Tech Prep degree program that begins in high school,
progresses to an associate of science degree at LA Trade-Tech, and
concludes at Cal State L.A. where a bachelors degree is awarded.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC)
Daniel J. Epstein Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Andrus Gerontology Center 240
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Dept. Chair: Dr. Randolph Hall
Tel: 213-740-4893

No. of Students: 400


Fax: 213-740-1120

2002-2003 graduates: 110
Web site: http://www.usc.edu

The USC Industrial and Systems Engineering Department focuses on the
preparation of an integration engineer who can address the needs of both
engineers and managers to effectively produce a product or service. This
goal builds on training in the fundamentals of mathematics and basic
sciences as well as training in business management, worker motivation, and
resource optimization.


Plastics
CERRITOS COLLEGE
Plastics/Composites Manufacturing
11110 Alondra Blvd.

Program Coord: Terry Price
Norwalk, CA 90650
Tel: 562-860-2451 x2927
Web site: http://www.cerritos.edu/mt/pmt/plas-des.html

The Plastics Department is designed to serve the needs of those who are
new to the technology as well as experienced professionals who wish to
broaden their knowledge, keeping pace with the latest trends in the industry,
and becoming competitive in a world-wide business environment. The
Department offers four options in which students can choose to obtain an
A.A. degree or Certificate of Achievement. The four options are: Composites
Manufacturing, Composite Inspection, Plastic/Composite Tool Design, and
Plastics Manufacturing. Upon completion of the program a student is
prepared to wor