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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Description:
This course introduces students to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse a variety of texts and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising to produce writing that meets the expectations of selected audiences and purposes. The course prepares students for college-level writing tasks, research, and documentation by asking them to produce clear, informed, and purposeful documents relevant to both academic and professional contexts.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Description:
This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Engineering Drawings & CAD Solid Modelling
DRWG1331
Description:
This course provides the student with the necessary skills to read shop-related blueprints. The student will be able to transfer dimensioned information to measurements on a workpiece, identify the features of a workpiece by interpreting a two or three view mechanical drawing, sketch to scale the three principle views of a workpiece or a pictorial view, and demonstrate layout procedures.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Precision Machining Theory I
MACH1940
Description:
This course will introduce students to the theory involved in the safe and efficient operation of conventional machine tools used in a manufacturing environment as well as the application of metallurgy, metrology and industrial safety regulations.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.
Precision Machining Practice I
MACH1956
Description:
This course will introduce the student to hands on machining processes and applications involved in the safe operation of machine tools.
- Hours: 140
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Applied Technical Mathematics
MATH1041
Description:
This course will provide an understanding of terminology, basic concepts and applications of algebra, geometry and introductory trigonometry in solving technical problems pertaining to metal machining. The fundamentals of International System of Units (SI) will be discussed to assist students in developing a functional knowledge of the metric system. Students will perform occupational calculations in the Imperial and Metric systems to solve technical problems and will read and interpret data pertaining to metal machining.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 2
Course details
CNC Manual Programming
MACH1165
Description:
This course introduces the student to manual CNC programming. Students will be required to produce CNC turning/machining center programs then verify programs utilizing CNC simulation software and CNC machine tools.
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Precision Machining Theory II
MACH1966
Description:
This course continues with precision theory for general machining and tool and die. Advanced turning, milling and grinding theory as well as the principles involved in metal cutting will allow the student to machine complex components.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: MACH1940 AND MACH1955 OR MACH1956
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Precision Machining Practice II
MACH1976
Description:
This course continues with advanced practice for general machining and tool and die. Advanced turning, milling and grinding processes will be utilized to allow the student to machine complex components.
- Hours: 126
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites: MACH1940 AND MACH1955 OR MACH1956
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Metrology and Coordinate Measuring Machines
QUAL1470
Description:
This diploma course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of metrology, the science of measurement. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of precision measurement, including the use of various instruments and techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability in manufacturing processes.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 3
Course details
CAD/CAM Basic
DRWG2280
Description:
This course introduces the student to CNC programming utilizing a CAD/CAM system. Students will be required to produce CNC Turning Center and CNC Milling Center and Wire EDM 2D programs, and also demonstrate the proven program using CAD/CAM simulation software.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
CNC Controls and Processes
MACH2270
Description:
This practical course provides the student with the opportunity to learn and use various CNC control panels and select appropriate tooling to produce a two dimensional workpiece.
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Fixtures and Tooling for CNC
MACH2280
Description:
This course will provide the student with knowledge of workholding fixturing systems and tool selection utilized in the CNC environment. The core course content will focus on multiple part repeatability.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Electives: General Education
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options.
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options.
Level 4
Course details
CAD/CAM Advanced
DRWG2291
Description:
In this course the student will build on the fundamental CAD/CAM concepts, and will be introduced to three dimension model construction and 3D procedures applied to CNC.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG2280
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Precision Turning and Milling
MACH2175
Description:
This course provides students with the opportunity to practice a wide range of turning and milling processes, such as general turning operations, multiple repetitive cycles in OD and ID, facing, parting, grooving, drilling and threading operations. Students will also cover the calculation of tool capabilities and cutting tool and work piece deflection, including using technical data and developing practical solutions to some common turning and milling problems and general recommendations for boring tool selection.
- Hours: 168
- Credits: 8
- Pre-Requisites: MACH2270
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Electives: General Education
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options.
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options.
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
- Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
- Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
- Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
- Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
- Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
- Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
- Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.