Machinist

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

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What Our Students Say

“The thing I like the most is our teachers, this makes learning and understanding this complicated trade fun and a good challenge for all of us. Teachers make all the difference.

Canadore is a tight-knit group of students compared to other colleges, which makes for a good social and learning environment.”

Deon LeBlanc
Machinist Technician Student

“I like that we have dedicated, knowledgeable teachers, and that classes are not oversized.

Canadore is a local, good school, with good equipment.”

James Colquhoun
Machinist Technician Student

“The teaching is phenomenal. The in-shop portion is fantastic. I cannot say enough that could convey how well this program is run.

The superior skills and in-class training sets the Machinist Technician program apart from everything I have done before. The excellent in-class instruction and expertise in the shop component solidified my knowledge as a machinist. Truly, the program is changing my life for the better. I look forward to a career in machining, thanks to Canadore College!”

John Woodgate
Machinist Technician Student

“The teachers know what they are talking about and have many years’ experience. We have a good shop and we’re in a high-demand field.”

Billy Grasser
Machinist Technician Student

“I like the challenge of the machining program, and the EXCELLENT teachers Ron Lefebvre and Francis Aultman. I like that Canadore is local, has great staff, and is a great learning environment.”

Mark Leyoce
Machinist Technician Student

“Being a special needs student, I often struggled academically in the past and would get by with bare minimum grades. I was pleasantly surprised to see how my Canadore professors could teach to the class as a whole with an adaptive teaching style that related to every student. For once I did not feel at a disadvantage and I actually excelled. I was very fortunate to have knowledgeable and caring professors who could teach from real life experiences. My professors made class exciting and they always ensured at the end of class that no questions went unanswered. I was well prepared when I left the classroom and I felt confident to work in industry after the education I received.”

Pascal Aubin
Machinist Technician Student

Got questions?

For further information contact

Kathie Nesseth
705.474.7600 ext. 5628
kathie.nesseth@canadorecollege.ca

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