The Mechanical Technician - CNC diploma program combines theoretical and practical instruction to help you develop foundational machining and CNC skills, including CNC program development. You will learn to load programs and set machine tools, with an emphasis on setting up CNC equipment for creating, editing, and optimizing production. Understanding the various disciplines through this multi-step process will be key to your journey towards CNC mastery. This program covers all the learning outcomes for Level 1 of Ontario's precision machining apprenticeship programs. A graduate of this program may not be required to complete the in-school apprenticeship training or take an exemption exam for Level 1 if they choose to pursue an apprenticeship in a machining trade.
Which department am I in?
School of Trades and Apprenticeship
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$15,026.00 (US$ 10,800)
per year
Administrative fee - $200.00
Start date
May 2027
Venue
Cambridge - Reuter Drive campus
25 Reuter Drive,
Cambridge,
Ontario,
N3E 1A9, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251)
Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420)
For more information on preparatory programs
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.