Kitchener, Canada
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 10,271 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international: $10271.04 | canadian: $9721.14
Key Summary
Introduction
Machining tools and techniques are evolving as the manufacturing industry grows and adapts to new technology. This two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate prepares mechanical engineers and machinists to respond to the modern manufacturing industry.
In this hands-on program, you will learn current machining techniques and practices including benchwork, milling, and lathing, and the design of work-holding devices. You will also explore in-demand practices and processes required of leaders in the manufacturing industry.
Starting November 1, 2024, IRCC requires new study permit applicants to enroll in PGWP aligned programs. Visit Conestoga's website for the list of programs.
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 1
- Business Communication and Technical Writing
- Conestoga 101
- Engineering Drawing and Modeling
- Lathe I
- Mill I
- Benchwork
- Manufacturing Processes and Projects
Level 2
- Career Management
- Lathe II
- Mill II
- Manufacturing Operations Processes and Performance Analysis
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Essentials in Programming
- Metrology and Quality Assurance
Program Outcome
- Assemble and analyze relevant information, data, and materials using advanced CAD and software to present technical documents and CAD drawings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with diverse team members to achieve project goals in a timely and respectful manner.
- Solve complex manufacturing problems related to the efficient use of time and materials tooptimize tool paths
- Modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents on the shop floor and on the computer to manufacture components as per customer requirements.
- Complete all work in compliance with standard operating procedures, health and safety legislation, and prescribed organizational practices and procedures to ensure safety of self and others.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of production processes to manufacture components as per customer requirements.
- Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Manufacture required components using CNC machines and cutting-edge technologies tocustomer specifications.
- Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to look for employment in small to large manufacturing and support industries including automation, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing suppliers, food and beverage processing and packaging, pharmaceutical, textiles and more as machinists, supervisors, or team leads with an enhanced applied perspective.
Our students can go into these careers:
- Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
- Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
- Machining Tool Operators