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CNC Programmer (Apprenticeship)

Credential:
Certificate
Program Code:
0821
School:
Trades & Apprenticeship
Academic Year:
2013 / 2014
Accelerated Delivery?
No

About the Program

This single level, 240-hour program, is designed to provide the apprentice with the "in-school" theoretical and practical training in CNC programming.

See Apprenticeship - General Information.

Program Facts

Length: 240-hour Certificate program
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: Varies
Fees set by MTCU as per offer of classroom training
*Books, parking fees are additional.
*Applicants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
*You are not required to pay classroom fees while participating in OYAP.

Apprenticeship Training - General Information
Becoming a Journeyperson

Skilled workers (journeypersons) are in high demand in a broad range of occupations and make an important contribution to Canada's economic growth. If you are interested in becoming a journeyperson you must first complete an apprenticeship. Women are encouraged to investigate the significant benefits of a career in a skilled occupation.

What is Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is an agreement between an individual who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker. It is a combination of in-school training and on-the-job experience. An apprenticeship can last 2-5 years, depending on the program. As an apprentice, about 90% of your time is spent learning practical skills on the job, while supervised by a qualified journeyperson. The rest is spent learning theoretical and technical aspects of your trade. Over time, the apprenticeship system of training has proven to be one of the world's most successful ways to learn.

On-the-Job Experience

Once you have decided which occupation best suits your interests and talents, it is up to you to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice.

In-School Training

Conestoga College provides the in-school training portion for a variety of skilled trades. You will be released from work to attend trade school either in a block or one day a week format, depending on the trade and delivery options.

Program Objectives

  • Demonstrate CAD system management.
  • Describe operating principles and applications of NC/CNC machine tools.
  • Create basic geometric entities including lines, circles, squares and angles.
  • Create complex geometry including primitives (cones, cylinders, prisms, torus) wire frame surfaces, sculptured surfaces and solids.
  • Create 3D programs from surfaces and solids.
  • Translate and convert drawings to various drawing file formats (i.e. DXF, IGES) output and plot the drawing.
  • Describe part programming methods, set-up sheets, tooling lists, part program manuscripts and input media.
  • Prepare a plan for NC/CNC programming.
  • Develop, write and enter programs for NC/CNC machine systems to take advantage of the machine's cutter radius compensation features.
  • Generate geometry to produce cutter paths for NC/CNC machining centres and NC/CNC lathes.
  • Develop and customize a post processor for a specific NC/CNC machine tool.

Admission Requirements

  • Prospective students must be registered apprentices with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (M.T.C.U) and may be required to be a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Trades.
  • The trade is post-certification for General Machinist 429A, Tool & Die Maker 430A, Mould Maker 431A, Tool/Tooling Maker 630T, Pattern Maker 443A and is approved as code 670C. Individuals must have successfully completed the 429A, 430A, 431A, 443A, or 630T Certificate of Qualification before entering this apprenticeship.

Note:

  • Information related to this apprenticeship program may be obtained from the local Apprenticeship and Client Services Office at 519-653-5758 or 1-866-877-0099.
  • Conestoga College delivers the "in-school" component of this apprenticeship program as required by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. In addition, (M.T.C.U.) requires employers to deliver the greater proportion of apprenticeship training on-the-job.
  • Students are required to demonstrate the same attention to punctuality and attendance as would be required by the business or industry in which they are employed or expect to be employed.

Pre-Certification of Qualification

If you have more than 5 years experience working in a trade specific area from outside of Canada or within Canada, you may want to pursue challenging your Certificate of Qualification. For more information on eligibility criteria or to arrange to speak to an Apprenticeship Training Consultant contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities office at 519-653-5758 or 1-866-877-0099. Many Ontario Colleges offer pre-certification courses in a variety of trade areas that assist you in preparing to write or re-write your certification exam, it is also an excellent refresher course.

For more information on part-time pre-certification programs to assist you in preparing for the Certificate of Qualification examination check out the Conestoga College Continuing Education offerings at www.conestogac.on.ca or contact 519-824-9390 ext. 6148.

Exemption Testing

Apprentices may challenge the in-school portion of apprenticeship levels from a variety of trade-specific apprenticeship programs depending on their level of expertise and time spent on the job. Non-apprentices can likewise challenge the in-school portion of the program starting first at level one. For more information about Exemption Testing - Apprentices and Non-Apprentices please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/testing/exemption.jsp

Course Information
Course # Courses
Level One
MACH1730 CNC Technology
MACH1740 Developing Geometric Forms using CAD/CAM
MACH1750 Manual CNC Programming Techniques
MACH1760 CAM Applications

Graduate Opportunities

CNC Programming apprentices graduates work in small machining shops or in manufacturing industries, such as machinery manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing such motor vehicle parts and aerospace products and parts.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities see the Government of Canada web site: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Apprenticeship Registration

Registration occurs after an employer is found. At that time the employer or apprentice may call the local Apprenticeship and Client Services Office to request registration and have a contract prepared. Once you are a registered apprentice and have received your Offer of Classroom Training Form, classroom training fees apply. Applicants are registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are not required to pay classroom fees while participating in OYAP. You may also view the apprenticeship web site at: www.apprenticesearch.com

For more information, call the Apprenticeship Office at 519-653-5758 or 1-866-877-0099. If you have questions pertaining to the in-school training portion, call Conestoga College at 519-748-5220, ext. 2400.

Disclaimer The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.