Innovative Manufacturing

Overview

The Innovative Manufacturing program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers a wide range of skill-based training in all aspects of the manufacturing industry, including design, CAD/CAM drafting, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, welding, fabrication, robotics, 3-D printing and project management. Throughout your studies you will practice your skills and complete projects using industry-standard tools and equipment. As part of your training, you will have an opportunity to participate in a two-week, industry-based work placement.

Program faculty are accredited in their respective fields, have worked in industry and will teach you up-to-date manufacturing techniques and processes.

Learning Environment

• 24 students are accepted each year.
• Students will experience class and project work, lectures and co-operative work terms.
• Class hours are 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily. Homework is required.
• There are coordinated group projects that require teamwork.
• It is very important that students take initiative and manage their work time effectively.

Your Career

As a graduate from the Innovative Manufacturing diploma program, you may find employment with independent manufacturing companies as well as government agencies. Depending on the wide range of industry requirements, some of your work duties may include designing, drafting and fabricating machine parts, developing working plans and prototypes, as well as contributing to quality assurance and quality control, safety and production requirements.