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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
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Mechanical Drawing
DRWG8016
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
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
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Principles of Metrology for Quality Management
MACH8006
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
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
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Essentials in Programming
PROG8046
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Welding Practice and Theory I
WELD8146
This practical course will introduce the fundamental principles and processes of oxy acetylene welding and cutting processes. Areas of study will include shop safety, following government safety regulations, and risk assessment when working with torches and other hot works equipment. Students will also study a broad range of welding theories and welding equipment, and will learn to visually assess weld quality. Students will discuss the importance of continuous improvements in workplace safety in a hot works environment and the employer, management, and employees' shared responsibilities with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
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
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Weldments Drawing in AutoCAD
DRWG8151
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: WELD8140 OR WELD8145 AND WELD8146
- CoRequisites:
Engineering Economics
ECON8002
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
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:
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:
Welding Practice and Theory II
WELD8156
This course will build on students' learning from Welding Practice and Theory I to increase weld shop experience and enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge gained in the previous course. The theoretical knowledge, along with practical exercises, provides the students with the opportunity to demonstrate equipment setup, maintenance, and operation, of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Metal Core Arc Welding (MCAW) processes. Students will discuss regulatory practices and implications related to staff from a supervisory point of view. Safety regulations and best practices will continue to be applied and reinforced in the shop.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: WELD8145 OR WELD8146
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
SolidWorks - Weldments
DRWG8161
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: DRWG8030 OR DRWG8035 OR DRWG8036
- CoRequisites:
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
- Pre-Requisites:
- 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:
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:
Welding Practice and Theory III
WELD8166
This course allows students to improve their welding skills and knowledge by providing additional hands-on experience in the welding shop. The course content covers both theoretical and practical aspects of welding, focusing on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes. Through practical exercises, students will learn about equipment setup, maintenance, operation, fabrication techniques, and welder certifications. The course also covers regulatory practices and implications from a supervisory perspective. Safety regulations and best practices are continually reinforced in the welding shop. Overall, this course aims to enhance students' welding knowledge and skills, preparing them for welding-related careers.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: WELD8150 OR WELD8155 OR WELD8156
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
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
MECH8153
This capstone project course is a culmination of the theoretical knowledge gained within this program for the purpose of challenging the student to successfully create or improve on an existing manufacturing process. Successful completion of this course will require the application of skills learned throughout the program. Small groups of students, usually working in teams will research, design, document and present their project. This semester-long project will demonstrate the students’ competence in applying the knowledge and skills acquired through the program courses as they relate to an advanced manufacturing environment. This course requires the students to practice self-directed learning with the aid of faculty guidance to achieve course outcomes.
- Hours: 126
- Credits: 7
- Pre-Requisites: MGMT8630 OR MGMT8631 AND WELD8165 OR WELD8166
- CoRequisites:
Team Dynamics and Employee Engagement in Industry
MGMT8641
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Health and Safety Management
OHS8226
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Program outcomes
- Make management level decisions within a manufacturing environment that align with organizational strategic and operational goals.
- Formulate human resource planning strategies that support operational goals and company culture to include budget, output volume, and succession planning.
- Analyze manufacturing methodologies, incorporating the principles of floor level operations in order to make effective management decisions.
- Integrate decision making strategies with practical applications of manufacturing processes in a typical industrial environment.
- Use current technology to create 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 based upon learnt program knowledge, operation procedures and process parameters.
- Ensure that manufacturing equipment is operated in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and established standard operating procedures.
- Develop and use personal/professional strategies and plans to improve professional growth, job performance, and working relationships in a Canadian context.