Mechanical Technician – Tool Making

In this four-semester program, you’ll receive both classroom and lab/workshop instruction at Sheridan’s state-of-the-art tool making facility. After the third semester, you may have the opportunity for on-the-job training, where you’ll develop in-depth tool making skills and can potentially secure up to 2,000 hours of experience towards your apprenticeship.

When you graduate from this program, you’ll receive an Ontario College Mechanical Technician diploma. You may also get credit for levels 1 and 2 of your apprenticeship in-school training requirements as part of this program.

During the classroom and lab/workshop components of the program, you’ll work with 21st-century tool making technology and equipment while becoming skilled in:

• Precision Machining
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)

What You’ll Learn

• 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.