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Machine Tool Operator Certificate

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 848

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Intended for individuals employed or seeking employment in the industrial mechanical area who wish to  enhance their knowledge of general machine shop practice and/or to improve practical skills on specific, conventional machine tools. Machine Tool Operators may operate machine tools such as lathes, drilling machines, milling machines, grinders, or special purpose machines to machine work piece on a production basis. Tasks performed on the job include lifting, positioning and securing work piece and work holding devices, reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, inspecting work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications using various measuring and checking instruments, changing and sharpening worn or defective cutting tools.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants require an OSSD diploma, or equivalent, including Mathematics, and a strong mechanical aptitude.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

To receive the Certificate, you must successfully complete the following 5 courses and apply in writing to the Continuing Education Engineering Technology Office.

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall Winter Spring

Mandatory Courses:
MACHRE165 Machine Shop 1 40 X X X
MACHRE265 Machine Shop 2 40 X X X
MACHRE465 Machine Shop 3 40 X X X
MACHRE543 Machine Shop Theory 72 X X X
TDRWRE152 Blueprint Reading Mechanical 36 X X X
* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings

NOTE

Some components of this program require approved safety glasses and footwear.