General Machinist - 429A
Overview
Program Highlights
- State-of-the-art facilities
- “Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
- In-school training lead by faculty and staff who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
- You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance
What you'll learn
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How to create precision parts for a wide variety of applications.
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Hone your skills in order to work with precision parts to within tolerances of .001”/.01mm
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Acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills associated with various machine tools including drill presses, grinders, saws as well as both manual and computer numerical control (CNC) mills and lathes.
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Understand the concepts of metrology which include the use and care of precision measuring instruments and interpreting engineering drawings.
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Learn to write and post CNC programs, create drawings in Mastercam and manufacture parts to specific tolerances on 3 and 4-axis CNC machines.
Program Structure
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Training Dates
- For program availability, please visit: Ministry Funded - Apprenticeship Training Dates
Additional Information
Learn about Apprenticeship
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Connect with an advisor by email at discover@mohawkcollege.ca or phone 905-575-2460.
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Admission
Admission
Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to registered apprentices who are members in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT).
Please contact your Employment and Training Consultant at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to add Mohawk College as your school preference.
Learn more about Apprenticeship.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you’ll gain skills
This apprenticeship consists of 8,000 hours:
- 7,280 hours of on-the-job work experience with your employer
- 720 hours of in-school training at Mohawk College
- To view the training standard for this trade, visit: https://www.collegeoftrades.ca/training-standards
Opportunities
Opportunities
Opportunities
Where you can go next:
View our internal pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.
Your future career option:
- General Industrial Machinists
- Industrial Designers
- Machining Tool Operators
- CNC Operator
- CNC Programmer
- CNC Setup Operator
Where you could work includes:
- Automotive Industry
- Aerospace Industry
- Mould and Die Industry
- Structural and Engineering
- Machine Manufacturing
Opportunities for grads:
- Certificate of Qualification (C of Q)
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes for apprenticeship programs, are defined within the Curriculum Training Standard for each trade, and set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
View the training standard for this trade
The Curriculum Standards are developed by the Ontario College of Trades in consultation with representatives from the trade and Training Delivery Agent instructors.
