Overview

Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op) from Conestoga College covers all the learning outcomes for Level 1 and Level 2 of the related apprenticeship programme in Ontario. A graduate of this programme may not be required to complete the in-school apprenticeship training or take an exemption exam for Levels 1 and 2, should they choose to pursue a general machinist apprenticeship. As a student in the programme, you have the opportunity to apply to the co-op stream in second term. The optional co-op stream includes two back-to-back co-op work terms. Due to the placement of co-op work terms, the academic terms are Fall/Winter in Year 1 and Winter/Spring in Year 2.

Careers

A general machinist is a specialist who produces high-quality tooling and machined components for the precision machining/tooling industries. Graduates may hold positions such as an apprentice in general machining or related precision machining trade or other employment within the manufacturing sector.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). For Conestoga's latest list of PGWP-aligned programmes, please visit the college website.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Reading & Writing Skills

Mechanical Engineering Drawings

Precision Machining Theory

Precision Machining Practice

Applied Technical Mathematics

CNC Manual Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, Canada

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 152 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)

Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1250)

Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420)

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Technological requirements

you are required to have reliable Internet access and a device you can bring on campus that meets the suggested requirements below.
this program has established that a Windows-based PC is required. Mac or Apple products are not suitable for this program.

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