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Level 1
Course details
Communications for Effective Management in Industry
COMM8381
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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Solid Modelling for Manufacturing
DRWG8036
This course introduces students to the uses of SolidWorks for manufacturing and mechanical design. Students will learn to use SolidWorks to create and modify simple sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings. Topics include the user interface, file structure, 2D sketches, plane creation, basic modelling features, part modifications, bottom-up assembly, and blueprint drawings.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
DRWG8046
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is a symbolic language for defining part geometry and communicating engineering tolerances and dimensions on CAD models and engineering drawings. Students will extend basic drafting skills and knowledge to the applied principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation and application of rules and symbols to drawings, measurement techniques, and quality control.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Autodesk Suite I
DRWG8061
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to interpret and create engineering drawings. This course will begin with basic engineering drafting skills of mechanical parts and progress to more complex parts. Students will gain knowledge of the creation of templates, borders and title blocks that are used in the current version of AutoCAD. The main areas of study are system customization, drawing and editing tools, dimensioning techniques, multiple view drawings, attribute definitions, blocks, and external references within AutoCAD. This course will also introduce the various programs within the Autodesk Suite.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Engineering Economics
ECON8002
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Designing Jigs and Fixtures
MECH8031
Jigs and fixtures are essential tools that are widely used in industry to facilitate a variety of manufacturing processes. Students will determine the efficient methods of securing a workpiece for manufacturing while choosing various locational, clamping, indexing and tool guiding devices. Students will be asked to design a simple jig and fixture while evaluating the process from a managerial viewpoint.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Introduction to Project Management For Industry
MGMT8631
This course covers the necessary tools and processes to manage the life cycle of a project in an industrial environment. Students will utilize the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), applying standard terminology and methods in a number of small sample projects including creation of project charter, risk management, procurement, and project scheduling and project reporting.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Level 2
Course details
Project Management Software
COMP8221
This course focuses on integrating the fundamental principles of project management with project management software, specifically MS Project. Students will examine how the software can aid in project management practices, such as scope, budgeting, project planning, execution, monitoring and project closure.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Autodesk Suite II
DRWG8071
Students will review basic engineering drafting skills with a 2D environment and progress to 3D. The main focus of this course will be to create solid models and assembly and detail drawings using Inventor. It will also continue to integrate the Autodesk Suite into the design process. The intent of this course is to increase the student’s skill level with the Autodesk suite and their ability to manage projects and project related tasks.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8060 OR DRWG8061
- CoRequisites:
Solid Modelling for Manufacturing II
DRWG8081
Students will continue to strengthen their skills with SolidWorks for the purposes of manufacturing & mechanical design. There will be a focus on sweeps, lofts and surfaces, sheet metal, weldments, and simulation analysis to further develop the students SolidWorks skill set.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8030 OR DRWG8035 OR DRWG8036
- CoRequisites:
Operations Management
MGMT8911
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
OHS8197
This course introduces students to health and safety legislation in Ontario. This will include an exploration of the main components of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, industry and hazard specific regulations made under the Act, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Students will learn to distinguish between legislative requirements, industry standards and best practices and apply their knowledge to a workplace to assess compliance. Students will be introduced to common workplace hazards, and the concepts of hazard identification and mitigation. Students will also explore how inspections, investigations and penalties are used in the enforcement of occupational health and safety legislation.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Principles of Lean Six Sigma
QUAL8201
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Quality, Strategy and Value Creation for Industry
QUAL8321
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Autodesk Suite III
DRWG8101
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8070 OR DRWG8071
- CoRequisites:
Solid Modelling for Manufacturing III
DRWG8111
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8080 OR DRWG8081
- CoRequisites:
Cost Effective Design Software
DRWG8121
Many small to medium sized professional companies work on projects in varied industries, such as architecture, manufacturing, interior design, landscape architecture, video game design and more; often using free or cost-effective design software. In this course students will examine the advantages and disadvantages of using these cost-effective software products. Similar projects will be created in paid and free programs to explore the differences. Upon completion students will have a working knowledge of various cost-effective design software products.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Human Resources for Manufacturing Management
HRM8401
The primary focus in this introductory course is to offer the student an in depth view into Canadian human resource (HR) management functions as it relates to the manufacturing industry. The course emphasis is on the skills and techniques utilized by HR professionals and manufacturing managers in each of their specialty areas, and how they are related to the organization's overall strategy and objectives in Canada.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Team Dynamics and Employee Engagement in Industry
MGMT8641
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project Risk and Issues Management for Manufacturing
MGMT8651
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: MGMT8630 OR MGMT8631
- CoRequisites:
Hazard Identification
OHS8036
This course allows students to examine workplace hazard identification and risk management principles in the context of manufacturing and construction environments in Ontario. Students will learn how to asses occupational hazards and exposure pathways, in accordance with applicable legislation. Using industry standard tools and processes, students have an opportunity to conduct a hazard identification and risk evaluation processes. Students will learn how to apply the appropriate hazard controls and how to determine the effectiveness of the selected controls after implementation to ensure for effective risk mitigation.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
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Document Management for Manufacturing
COMP8231
Students in this course will learn how to utilize collaborative management software to support cross functional team project work. An emphasis will be placed on functionality and best practices around document structure, versioning and stakeholder access. Project work will focus on document management techniques that support Canadian best practices.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Cross Platform Integration
DRWG8131
This course will guide students towards best practice and procedures when transferring documentation from one platform to another. Student will review processes for transferring 2D data to 3D and vice versa. A large theme of this course will be documentation organization within the major parametric design programs, such as SolidWorks and the Autodesk Suite.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Prototyping and 3D Printing
MECH8041
Rapid prototyping puts digital designs into the real world. This course will examine the various manufacturing methods available focusing on practical FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printing as design processes are studied. Students will design and 3D print components.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8036
- CoRequisites:
Capstone Project Advanced Manufacturing Management Design
MECH8106
- Hours: 126
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8100 OR DRWG8101 AND DRWG8110 OR DRWG8111 AND MGMT8630 OR MGMT8631
- CoRequisites:
Health and Safety Management
OHS8226
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Program outcomes
- Make management level decisions within a manufacturing environment to align processes with organizational, strategic and operational goals
- Formulate human resource planning strategies to support company culture and operational goals such as budget, output volume, and succession planning.
- Use manufacturing-related software applications and quality principles to support experience- driven management decisions.
- Integrate decision making strategies with process and product design applications to support operations in a typical industrial environment.
- Use current technology to generate written, oral, and graphic communications that are professional and accurate
- Use principles and best practices in team-building and problem solving to negotiate and resolve conflict in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Optimize manufacturing processes and product quality using software design integration to support operational and strategic goals.
- Develop and use personal/professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and working relationships in a Canadian context.
- Ensure that manufacturing shop equipment is operated in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and established standard operating procedures.