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Through a combination of theoretical and practical instruction, the Mechanical Technician - CNC diploma will allow you to develop foundational machining and CNC skills, including CNC program development. You will also learn how to load programs and set machine tools with an emphasis on setting up CNC equipment for creating, editing and optimizing production. Understanding the various disciplines through this multi-step process will be key to your journey towards CNC mastery.
This program covers all the learning outcomes for Level 1 of the Machining apprenticeship program in Ontario. Students who pursue an apprenticeship in this trade may be exempt from this level of in-school training.
For more information, please contact our Student Recruitment staff at trades@conestogac.on.ca.
Program details
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.
3 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2606.22 | $2606.22 | $2606.22 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $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 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $469.00 | - | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $86.45 | - | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Supply Fee (N) Always Taxed | $665.00 | - | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $4773.14 | $3122.69 | $3122.69 |
| Year Total | $11018.52 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7294.00 | $7294.00 | $7294.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $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 | $118.97 |
| eText Fee | $469.00 | - | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $86.45 | - | - |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Program Supply Fee (N) Always Taxed | $665.00 | - | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10365.92 | $8185.47 | $8185.47 |
| Year Total | $26736.86 |
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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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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
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