This program is designed to provide students with skills in Multiskill Maintenance which are required by today's lean manufacturing environments. Smaller staffing requires maintenance personnel, including electricians, millwrights and tool and die trades people to have multiskill capabilities. Graduates need multiple skills in a competitive manufacturing environment in order to continue to access manufacturing jobs in today's economic environment. This program is intended for current trades people or those with technical skills, to upgrade and diversify their current skill set. Multiskilling includes electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, welding, machining and metal forming skills
Program Facts
Length: 27-week Certificate program Location: Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo and Guelph Start: Varies First-Year Capacity: 16 Tuition: Please refer to Fees Chart for more detail *Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa. *Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
Note:
Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.
Admission Procedures
Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
A computer literacy assessment and interview will be part of the admissions process.
Note:
Basic computer background/knowledge is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission process.
For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process. The learning may have taken place through employment, non-credit courses, independent study, conferences and seminars or volunteer activities. Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and meet Conestoga's standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development. Successful completion results in a credit on a Conestoga College transcript. To begin the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/testing/plar.jsp or call 519-748-5220 x2260.