Mechanical Technician - Precision Skills (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Barrie |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years, plus 1 Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | MTPS |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,036 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$14,504), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
Note: Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language and/or you come from a non-English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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Overview
Be career ready! Experience a state-of-the-art facility. Home to two consecutive Canadian champion CNC machinists at Skills Canada.
Students safely set-up and operate standard machine tools and complex machining equipment, such as CNC lathes and mills. Knowledge and skills learned are used to repair or manufacture components, assist with the design of jigs, fixtures, tools, moulds and dies and perform troubleshooting to enact repairs on production tooling. Students use accurate testing methods to ensure the accuracy of manufactured components.
Co-op
Georgian is a recognized leader in student work experience – you’ll get the hands-on experience you need to give you an advantage in the career marketplace.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).
This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada, and recognizes Georgian’s commitment to quality in co-op education.
Career opportunities
This program prepares the graduate for the Aerospace, Energy, Mining, and Automotive industries, to name a few. Career paths include careers such as:
- CNC Programmers
- CNC Set-Up Technicians
- Tool and Die Makers
- Mould Makers
- Millwrights and General Machinists
as well as many other precision manufacturing opportunities.
As employees, responsibilities may include design, custom production, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex tooling, moulds, dies and/or related tooling.
Demand in Canada for individuals with excellent precision skills is typically high.