Georgian College

Diploma in Mechanical Technician - Precision Skills (MTPS)

Be career-ready! Experience a state-of-the-art facility. Home to two consecutive Canadian champions CNC machinists at Skills Canada.

This program provides students with opportunities to acquire precision skills that are in high demand within the advanced manufacturing sector.  Students learn to safely set up and operate conventional machine tools and other complex machining equipment, such as CNC lathes, mills, and accessories. They develop the knowledge and skills to manufacture components, assist with the design of jigs and fixtures, tools, molds, and dies, and perform troubleshooting to enact repairs on production tooling. Through experiential learning opportunities, students use accurate measuring and testing methods to ensure precision in a variety of manufactured components.   

Industry support

Honda of Canada Mfg.

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) is one of the largest employers in Simcoe County, with 4,200 associates. Established in Alliston in 1986, it’s a premier manufacturing facility best known for producing the Honda Civic and CR-V.

Georgian’s $1.8-million multi-faceted partnership with HCM supports leading-edge equipment, innovative research and development, collaborative program support, and newly established scholarships for Georgian students.

HCM is a proud employer of 250 Georgian alumni in diverse roles and provides valuable co-op work experiences to students each semester through its Technical Development Program (TDP). HCM also provides a suite of awards and scholarships to help students reach their goals, each valued up to $2,500.

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Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc. is one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. It is a global mobility technology company with more than 158,000 employees – including many Georgian graduates! Magna is committed to providing Georgian students with opportunities to further their education and gain new skills.

The $1-million investment in Georgian includes a 2,200-square-foot Magna Mechatronics Lab with 17 pieces of new, cutting-edge equipment, and an award and scholarship suite for both future and current students, each valued up to $2,500.

Magna has provided hands-on learning experiences across various divisions to 133 co-op students since 2010, and is the proud employer of 210 Georgian grads!

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Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro plays an important role in Ontario’s electricity sector, servicing approximately 785,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Canada’s largest city. The company has 1,270 employees and is dedicated to investing in its people and the future by giving back to the community.

Partnering with Georgian since 2012, Toronto Hydro proudly supports enhancements to the student learning environment through funding for new state-of-the-art equipment. A proud co-op employer, the company has offered co-op work terms to more than 171 Georgian students since 2017, often leading to full-time employment after graduation.

Toronto Hydro offers a suite of 10 awards to support Georgian students in achieving their educational goals, as well as expanded opportunities around corporate training, research, and employee engagement.

Accreditation

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), formerly the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE),

This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada and recognizes Georgian’s commitment to quality in co-op education.