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
- How to create precision parts for a wide variety of applications.
- Hone your skills in order to work with precision parts to within tolerances of .001”/.01mm
- 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.
- Understand the concepts of metrology which include the use and care of precision measuring instruments and interpreting engineering drawings.
- 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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Program delivery
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Admission
Admission
Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and registered with Skilled Trades Ontario.
Please ensure your school preferences are up to date with Skilled Trades Ontario via their portal.
Learn more about Apprenticeship.
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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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
- View the Skilled Trades Ontario for this trade.
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.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
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)
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the General Machinist - 429A from the following programs:
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright)
Receiving Program
General Machinist
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
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Faculty
Program Coordinator
Faculty
Contact Us
Apprenticeship Engagement Specialist
Amy Petsche
amy.petsche@mohawkcollege.ca