Machining for Manufacturing

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Program description - September 2025

Machining tools and techniques evolve as the manufacturing industry grows and adapts to new technology.

Our two-semester Machining for Manufacturing graduate certificate program prepares mechanical engineers and machinists to respond to the modern manufacturing industry.

This hands-on program will teach you current machining techniques and practices, including benchwork, milling, turning, and designing work-holding devices. You will also explore in-demand practices and processes required of leaders in the manufacturing industry.

Program details

Code: 1582
Start: September 2025
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: In person
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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Tuition & fees


​Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.


2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$15844.00
$15844.00
Ancillary Fees
$3165.33
$4445.33
Total Fees
$19009.33
$20289.33

Canadian fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025
Certificate Program Tuition Fee $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
eText Fee $121.00 $464.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
HST $92.95 -
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Program Supply Fee (N) Always Taxed $715.00 -
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $9952.14 $9057.19
Year Total   $19009.33

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International fee details

Description Fall 2024 Winter 2025
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7922.00 $7922.00
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00
Capital Development Fee $84.22 $84.22
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $530.00 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $330.00 -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 -
CSI UPass Fee $118.97 $118.97
eText Fee $121.00 $464.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00 $20.00
HST $92.95 -
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50
Program Supply Fee (N) Always Taxed $715.00 -
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50 $70.50
Student Services $86.00 $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00 $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00
Term Total $10857.14 $9432.19
Year Total   $20289.33

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

Financial assistance is not available for this program.

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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Kitchener – Doon

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