Program Overview

General Machinist Apprenticeship

Overview

Learn all aspects of the operation of numerous industry standard machines, including drill presses, surface and cylindrical grinders, CNC mill and lathe, and horizontal and vertical band saws. Earn while you learn! The day release delivery format allows students to learn while continuing to work in the trade.

The transferable skills learned can allow you to transition into tool and mould making, computer aided design/drafting and CNC programming/machining.

Length of Study

• 3 Levels
• Each level is one day per week for 40 Weeks for a total of 240 hours

Note

Upon completion, successful students are eligible to challenge the Ontario Certificate of Qualification.

Your Future Career

• Automotive
• Mining
• Aircraft manufacturing

What You Learn

• Operation of vertical and horizontal milling machines
• Layout equipment and procedures
• Measuring equipment and inspection techniques
• Basic metallurgy and heat treatment
• Safe working practices

Admissions Requirements

You must be a signed apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to be eligible to take these programs.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• MSA100 | Applied Safety Procedures - Lev 1
• MSA105 | Applied Trade Calculations, Charts & Tables - Lev 1
• MSA110 | Engineering Drawings/Layout Processes - Lev 1

Semester 2

• MSA115 | Metallurgy - Lev 1
• MSA120 | Metrology (Measuring and Checking) - Lev 1
• MSA125 | Benchworking Techniques - Lev 1
• MSA130 | Metal Cutting Saw Technology - Lev 1
• MSA135 | Drilling Technology - Lev 1
• MSA140 | Turning Technology - Lev 1
• MSA145 | Vertical Milling Technology - Lev 1
• MSA150 | Surface Grinding Technology - Lev 1

Semester 3

• MSA202 | Applied Trade Calculations, Charts & Tables - Lev 2
• MSA204 | Engineering Drawings/Layout Processes - Lev 2
• MSA206 | Metallurgy - Lev 2
• MSA208 | Metrology (Measuring and Checking) - Lev 2

Semester 4

• MSA212 | Turning Technology - Lev 2
• MSA214 | Milling Technology - Lev 2
• MSA216 | Cylindrical Grinding Technology - Lev 2
• MSA218 | CNC Turning Technology - Lev 2

Semester 5

• MSA300 | Applied Trade Calculations - Lev 3
• MSA305 | Complex Engineering Drawings - Lev 3
• MSA310 | Metallurgy - Lev 3
• MSA315 | Metrology (Measuring & Checking) - Lev 3

Semester 6

• MSA320 | Complex Turning Technology - Lev 3
• MSA325 | Complex Milling Technology - Lev 3
• MSA330 | Complex Grinding Techniques - Lev 3
• MSA335 | Machining Centre NC/CNC Technology - Lev 3

What You Need

Textbooks

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

Technology/Devices

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

Certification/Accreditation

Certificate

• Program Information
  • Overview
  • Admissions Requirements
  • Curriculum
  • What You Need
  • Certification/Accreditation
  • Experiential Learning