Machinist

Program at a glance

Program code: 
030625
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study: 
42 weeks
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

Take control of your future by training in this highly in-demand career field. You will be taught by our industry-trained faculty and staff in our 8,000 sq. ft. lab, which features precision equipment to train students for high-volume milling and turning. Students receive extensive training on manual machines as well as automated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining equipment and gain skills to produce custom parts for virtually any type of vehicle or machinery. Mechanical technicians are sought after in a number of industries including automotive, mining, forestry and aviation, to name a few.


Flexible Exit Option – Receive a Mechanical Techniques Ontario College Certificate after 28 weeks.

Career Opportunities

  • Machinist
  • Tool and die maker
  • Mould and die maker
  • CNC machinist
  • CNC programmer
  • Jobber shop machinist

What You Learn

  • CNC machining and programming
  • Operation of precision tools
  • Material handling
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Basic welding
  • Technical mathematics
  • Workshop technology theory and practice


Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Mechanical Technician - Machinist

Semester One:

MSO100 Blueprint Reading I - Basic

MSO160 Workshop Technology Theory I

MSO165 Workshop Technology Practical I

MST162 Technical Mathematics

GED110 Personal Finance - Online

CMM125 College Communication

 

Semester Two:

MSO170 Blueprint Reading II - Intermediate

MSO175 Workshop Technology Theory II - Intermediate

MSO180 Workshop Technology Practice II - Intermediate

MSO220 Blueprint Reading III - Advanced

MSO225 Workshop Tech III - Intermediate

MSO230 Workshop Tech III - Practice - Intermediate

MST113 Physics

GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online

PSY123 Applied Psychology

 

Semester Three:

MSO370 Workshop Technology III - Theory - Advanced

MSO375 Workshop Technology III - Practice - Advanced

CAD100 Computer Aided Design I

 


 

Mechanical Techniques - Machinist


Semester One:

MSO100 Blueprint Reading I - Basic

MSO160 Workshop Technology Theory I

MSO165 Workshop Technology Practical I

MST162 Technical Mathematics

GED110 Personal Finance - Online

CMM125 College Communication

 

Semester Two:

MSO170 Blueprint Reading II - Intermediate

MSO175 Workshop Technology Theory II - Intermediate

MSO180 Workshop Technology Practice II - Intermediate


Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided on our website. The College reserves the right to modify any course, program, curriculum, fee, timetable, or campus location at any time.

Additional Credentials: 

Diploma to Degree

  • Athabasca University

See Full Transfer Guide

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