College Diploma - Mechanical Technician - Tool And Die - Tool Maker (1135) (Optional Co-op)

Program overview

The Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker Diploma is a comprehensive 2-year program designed to equip students with the essential skills needed for a successful career in the tool and die/tool maker skilled trade. This program focuses on hands-on training, preparing students for entry into the manufacturing sector, including opportunities for apprenticeship. Students will gain expertise in high-precision hand fitting, positioning, aligning, and assembly techniques, which are crucial for the production of stamping dies. The program also includes an optional co-op stream, allowing students to gain valuable work experience while studying.

Program structure

The Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker Diploma program spans a duration of 2 years. The program is structured as follows:

• In-person delivery at the Cambridge – Reuter Dr. campus.
• Students have the option to participate in an optional co-op stream, available only to those starting in September.
• The co-op stream includes two back-to-back co-op work terms, with academic terms structured as Fall/Winter in Year 1 and Winter/Spring in Year 2.
• Students starting in Spring will follow an accelerated delivery format and will not have a co-op option.

This program not only prepares students for immediate employment but also covers all learning outcomes for Level 1 and Level 2 of the related apprenticeship program in Ontario, potentially exempting graduates from in-school training.

Featured Experiences

• The program includes several months of paid co-op education work, providing real-world experience.
• Students will learn high-precision techniques essential for the tool and die industry.
• Graduates may not need to complete in-school apprenticeship training or take exemption exams for Levels 1 and 2 if they pursue a tool and die maker apprenticeship.
• Hands-on training in a supportive learning environment, with access to industry-standard tools and equipment.

Career Options

• Tool and Die Maker: Responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining tools and dies used in manufacturing processes.
• Machinist: Operates machine tools to create precision parts and instruments, often working with blueprints and technical drawings.
• Manufacturing Technician: Works in production settings, ensuring that machinery operates efficiently and products meet quality standards.
• Quality Control Inspector: Inspects products and materials for defects, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Production Supervisor: Oversees manufacturing processes, managing teams and ensuring production goals are met while maintaining safety standards.

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