- One-year Certificate
- September entry date
- Notre Dame Campus
- International applicants please visit Academic
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for a listing of programs for international students, current availability and online application instructions
Description
Precision Metal Machining is a pre-employment program designed for students wishing to:
- Pursue an apprenticeship career path as a machinist
- Enter the workforce as a CNC operator
Graduates will be competent in the following:
- Applying safe and correct practices when handling tools and equipment
- Setting up and safely operating manual milling machines, lathes, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining and turning centers
- Interpreting engineering drawings
- Applying geometric dimensioning to verify component parts
- Using basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Studies consist of theory and practical training.
Prior to starting the program, you will be invited to attend a program overview information session. You will also be invited to participate in a math and reading skills diagnostic testing session that will advise you of your program readiness.
