Campus

Newnham

Duration

2 Semesters (8 Months)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Certificate

School

School of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering Technology

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This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.

About the Program

This eight-month certificate program will introduce you to modern manufacturing techniques including programming and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM). You will study both theory and practical aspects of modern metal machining and cutting while focusing on programming, advanced manufacturing techniques and interpreting engineering drawings.

Computer Requirements

• operating system: Windows 10, 64 bit
• processor: 3.3 GHz (or faster)
• memory: 16 GB (or larger)
• solid-state drive: 128 GB (or larger)
• second display screen (recommended)

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects
• Test and solve standard mechanical problems
• Perform technical measurements using equipment
• Assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining mechanical components
• Apply quality control procedures to meet industry standards
• Use current technologies to support the creation of mechanical and manufacturing projects

Work Experience

Apprenticeship

Once you complete this program, you may begin an apprenticeship with an employer as a tool and die maker, mould maker and general machinist.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• Mechanical engineering technologist or technician
• Machine maintenance specialist
• Tool and die maker
• Mould maker
• General machinist
• Industrial maintenance technician
• Tool designer
• Technical sales
• CNC programmer
• CNC setup operator

Professional Certification

Graduates are eligible to write the exemption test for two of the common curriculum trades: tool and die maker, mould maker and general machinist, as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.