Ontario College Certificate in Mechanical Techniques - Precision Metal Cutting

This one-year certificate program will prepare students to work in the precision machining and tooling industries. Successful graduates of the certificate program will receive their 429A General Machinist Level 1 apprenticeship equivalency and those in good standing wishing to further pursue their studies are eligible to automatically enter into the second year of Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial two year diploma program (T855) or the second semester of the Mechanical Technician - CADCAM program (T867).Career OpportunitiesGraduates of the Mechanical Technician - Precision Metal Cutting may find positions in industries within the metal cutting trades (Machining, Tool & Die, Mould Making) as a general machinist, mould maker or tool and die maker, with the potential to enter an apprenticeship within one or more of these trades. The precision machining tooling industries support a variety of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, construction, forestry, kitchen countertops and cabinets, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals, etc. Employment can be found within Windsor- Essex, Chatham-Kent or many major centres in Southwestern Ontario.

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:Grade 11 English (C ) or (U)Grade 11 Math (C ) or (U)High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.