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Mechanical Techniques - Machinist

Canada

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What will I learn?

Learn to produce custom parts for any type of vehicle or machinery

Overview

Take control of your future by training in this highly in-demand career field. You will be taught by our industry-trained faculty and staff in our 8,000 sq. ft. lab. Students receive extensive training on manual machines as well as automated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining equipment and gain skills to produce custom parts for virtually any type of vehicle or machinery. Mechanical technicians are sought after in a number of industries including automotive, mining, forestry and aviation, to name a few.

Your Future Career

  • Machinist
  • Tool and die maker
  • Mould and die maker
  • CNC machinist
  • CNC programmer
  • Jobber shop machinist

What You Learn

  • CNC machining and programming
  • Operation of precision tools
  • Blueprint reading and interpretation
  • Technical mathematics
  • Workshop technology theory and practice

Further your education to the Mechanical Technician - Machinist program and obtain your Level 1 Apprenticeship in-class portion in only 42 weeks.

Further Your Education

Pathway to Canadore College Programs

  • Recreation and Leisure Services – 1 year to complete
  • Recreation Therapy – 1 year to complete
  • Strength and Sport Conditioning – 1 year to complete

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.

2. contribute to the application of quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.

3. comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.

4. support sustainability best practices in workplaces.

5. use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.

6. troubleshoot and solve standard mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.

7. contribute to the interpretation and preparation of mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.

8. perform routine technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.

9. assist in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining and repairing mechanical components according to required specifications.

10. select, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment for the installation, manufacturing and repair of basic mechanical components.

Which department am I in?

School of Trades and Technology

Study options

Full Time (28 Weeks)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,547.54 (US$ 11,175) per year
Single Payment - 11200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

Commerce Court Campus

60 Commerce Crescent,

North Bay,

Ontario,

P1B 8G4, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have an OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: 5.5 no band less than 5.0
  • TOELF IBT: 60 + with minimums of 18
  • TOELF Paper based: 525+
  • PTE Pearson Test of Academic English: 43+
  • CEFR Common European Framework of References for Languages / Cambridge Assessment English: B2
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language): 55
  • Cambridge English Exams - Advanced: 165+
  • ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency): 3.4+
  • Duolingo: 105+

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Canadore College

Canadore offers 80+ certificate, diploma, and graduate certificate programs to international students, with a specialist focus on career progression.

  • 80+ certificate, diploma, and graduate certificate programs
  • Advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Affordable tuition
  • Safe and diverse learning environments in North Bay, Ontario

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