In Sheridan’s new Mechanical Technician–Tool Making Program, apprenticeship opportunities are available to all students – even those who lack a sponsor. An employer consortium sponsors all students, eliminating one of the biggest obstacles to apprenticeship training.
The program includes four semesters of classroom and lab/workshop instruction at Sheridan’s state-of-the-art tool making facility. There you’ll gain a broad understanding of mechanics and tool making while also getting great hands-on experience. After the third semester, you’ll go to work for a year-long, on-the-job experience, where you’ll develop in-depth tool making skills while accumulating up to 2,000 hours toward your apprenticeship.
You’ll graduate with both an Ontario College Mechanical Technician diploma and an in-school apprenticeship certification as a tool maker. You’ll also have a year’s worth of workplace experience and a well-rounded skill set that employers are looking for!
Note: Students may elect to graduate after successfully completing the first two academic semesters and will receive an Ontario College Certificate entitled Mechanical Techniques–Tool and Die Maker.
21st-century Tool Making
During the classroom component of the program, you’ll work with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment and other 21st-century tool making technology, becoming skilled in:
- Precision machining
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD)
- CNC programming
- Workplace safety
- All trade and diploma supporting soft skills
Sheridan’s instructors have long years of experience both as teachers and as practicing tool makers. They’ll help you in the classroom and their guidance will help you on the job.
Program Benefits
• Complete the in-school apprenticeship training without having to first find a job
• Build precision tooling using industry standard equipment
• CNC programming
• Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Academic diploma and professional certification
Mechanical Technician–Tool Making courses are held at the Skills Training Centre in Oakville, Ontario.
Graduates of Sheridan’s Mechanical Technician–Tool Making Program will enter the job market with a year of workplace experience, a highly regarded diploma from one of Canada’s best trade schools and will have completed all of their in-school apprenticeship training. That strong combination will lead to excellent job opportunities as:
• Tool and die makers
• General machinists
• Industrial mechanic (millwright)
• Machine tool builder and integrator
• Mould makers
• Pattern makers
• CNC machinists
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
or
Mature student status. (See "Admissions" section for details.)
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
For More Information:
Skills Training Centre:: 905-845-9430, ext. 8036
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| Term 1 |
|
| PMTC 91001 |
Trade Calculations |
3 |
| APPL 19402 |
Computer Applications |
3 |
| ENGI 11044 |
Precision Machining 1a |
6 |
| ENGL 14998 |
Precision Machining 1b |
6 |
| PMTC 18634 |
Trade Blue Print Reading 1 |
3 |
| ENGI 18634 |
Manufacturing Trade Safety |
3 |
| GENED |
General Elective |
3 |
| Total: |
|
27 |
|
| Term 2 |
|
| ENGL 19207 |
Precision Machining 2 |
13 |
| MATH22350 |
Trade Calculations 2 |
3 |
| CNCM14579 |
CNC Manual Part Programming |
3 |
| ENGL24310 |
Trade Blue Print Reading 2 |
3 |
| CADD13685 |
Concepts and Mechanical Applications |
3 |
| Total: |
|
25 |
|
| Term 3 |
|
| ENGL10408 |
Tool Making |
10 |
| MATH20036 |
Trade Calculations 3 |
3 |
| COMM15586 |
Industrial Workplace preparation |
3 |
| CNCM15738 |
CNC Set-up and Machining |
3 |
| ENGL21486 |
Fluid Power |
3 |
| Total: |
|
22 |
|
| Terms 4, 5, 6 |
|
| Co-op Work Term |
52 weeks, 2,000 hrs approx. |
|
| GENED 2 |
Taken through Continuing Education |
|
| GENED 3 |
Taken through Continuing Education |
|
|
| Term 7 |
|
| ENGL10009 |
Advanced Tool Making |
15 |
| CADD20229 |
Computer Assisted Design for 3D Models |
4 |
| ENGL54635 |
Quality Assurance, Metrology |
3 |
| CNCM17545 |
Cutter Paths and 3D Models |
3 |
| Total: |
|
25 |
Note: Courses subject to change.