School: Fanshawe College

Program：Mechanical Technician - CNC/CAM

Program Description:

In many ways, computers are at the centre of the manufacturing industry. They run the machines that keep our economy strong and dynamic. They also need strong and dynamic technicians to ensure they don't break down and are working to their full potential. If you're excited by the opportunity to work with cutting-edge software in a career that is challenging and highly rewarding, the Mechanical Technician – CNC/CAM program will give you the skills needed to manufacture the perfect career.

You'll focus your learning on machine trade theory, machine shop, mechanical blueprint reading and applied mathematics and Computer Aided Design (CAD). You'll get hands on experience with the computer applications and software used in Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) programs. You'll have cutting –edge knowledge for the always evolving computer manufacturing world. Plus, There's also a mandatory co-op placement in year two of the program, so you can earn while you learn, testing your knowledge in real situations, in real machine shops.

When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work in production and jobbing shops, aircraft and aerospace, automotive, cabinetmaking, agricultural machinery production, instrumentation and service industries. Begin manufacturing your career today.

Advantages:
The Mechanical Technician - CNC/CAM program provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the modern machining environment.  In the technician program, the emphasis will be on using software and equipment to develop programs using computer aided machining software.  Graduates of this program will have experience in process planning, machine set-up, programming, troubleshooting, implementing quality control procedures and computer numerical controlled machining.  Technicians must also possess good communication skills and work well in a team environment.  Students entering this program will be registered in Year 1 in the Mechanical Techniques - CNC Ontario College Certificate program.  Upon successful completion of the Mechanical Techniques - CNC program, students wishing to obtain advanced programming skills and complete an Ontario College Diploma, will be registered in Year 2 of the Mechanical Technician - CNC/CAM program. In the first year of the program, the student will receive training in conventional machining through courses such as machine trade theory, machine shop, mechanical blueprint reading and applied mathematics.  Since computers play an important role in the profession, the courses offered in the program will include an overview of computer applications, numerical control technology and computer aided design in both 2D and 3D modes.

The program has been designed, in consultation with our industry partners, to develop and reinforce important employability skills. 

Admission Requirement:

Completion of all courses in the Mechanical Techniques – CNC program at Fanshawe College
OR
Completion of courses from another institution as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
OR
A combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Important Information: Students wishing to enter the first year of the program MUST apply to the Mechanical Techniques - CNC program.

Tuition Fees:

Canadian students

International Students

Career

Progressive, technologically modern companies are looking for well-trained operators and programmers.  The computer numerical programmer is a vital member of their staff.  Graduates can expect to work in production and jobbing shops, aircraft and aerospace, automotive, cabinetmaking, agricultural machinery production, instrumentation and service industries.

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

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