Tool and Die Maker
Certificate of Apprenticeship (430A)
STARRT Institute (Stoney Creek)
Note: Applicants for this training must be registered apprentices in the Tool and Die Trade
Highlights
- Explore the work of tool and die makers by acquiring theoretical and practical skills of the trade
- Understand how to make, repair and modify tools and dies for industry, working to close tolerances at all times
- Discover how to operate lathes, grinders and milling machines, including CNC machining and turning centres
- Acquire knowledge of blueprint interpretation, metallurgy and the use, care and operation of machine tools and related equipment
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Occupational Categories:
- Tool and Die Makers
- Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
- Machining Tool Operators
Program of Studies for students starting Fall 2011
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