Diploma in Mechanical Technician – CNC and Precision Machining
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 25,469 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
May 2024
* for international students. All fees are subject to change, without notice
Introduction
This Mechanical Technician program integrates precision machining methods with advanced computer-controlled machine technology (CNC) in state-of-the-art Precision Machining, CAD/CAM, CNC, Research and Robotics Labs. Students design and manufacture tools, jigs, fixtures, precision fabrication assemblies, and prototypes using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing software, precision machining equipment, and sophisticated CNC machine tool technology. In their final year, students augment their learning by engaging in a 15-week co-op placement with industry partners.
Graduates from this program benefit from a combination of advanced machine-tool technology principles (CAD/CAM/CNC) and extensive hands-on manufacturing practices that better prepare them for the technical challenges they may face in the workplace.
In their final year, students engage in applied projects to design and fabricate prototypes using digital manufacturing technology (laser cutters, 3D printers, multi-axis CNC machine tools).
All students will augment their technical training with courses in mathematics, communications, and general education.
Your Field Education Options
Students will complete a mandatory 15-week co-op term in Year 2 following the final semester of classroom studies.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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Co-op Semester
- TCOP 1005 Work Term
**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM1007. COMM1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
- Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
- Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
- Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
- Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
- Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
- Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
- Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates may find employment in areas such as:
- Aerospace
- Nuclear
- Transit and OEM automotive parts companies
- Health care
- Construction and building industries
- Electrical and electronics industries
- Mould-making
- Tool and die making
- General machining
- CNC precision machining and tool-making industries
- Research, prototyping, and development of new and existing products
Industry
The tooling industry will continue to be the backbone for production, manufacturing, and prototyping in industrial sectors such as:
- Aerospace/aeronautics
- Medical
- Military
- Pharmaceutical
- Transportation/automotive
- Agricultural, mining, nuclear as well as emerging energy industries (solar, wind)
- Tool and die making
- Mould making
- General machining
Precision Machining, CAD/CAM, Digital Manufacturing, and CNC technology covers the spectrum from traditional manufacturing to sophisticated high-speed, high-precision manufacturing that is required in the design and production of highly specialized equipment and machinery. In addition, these technologies play a vital role in the research and development of new and existing products.
The future of the tooling industry will depend on highly educated and highly skilled technicians, and our program provides graduates with a solid foundation and an advantage to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.
Future Study Options
Graduates of this program can enter directly into Semester 3 of the Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design program (T121).