Mechanical Technician - General Machinist
(Optional Co-op)

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Courses - September 2025

Level 1

Course details

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085


Conestoga 101
CON0101


Engineering Drawings & CAD Solid Modelling
DRWG1331


Precision Machining Theory I
MACH1940


Precision Machining Practice I
MACH1956


Applied Technical Mathematics
MATH1041


Level 2

Course details

Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR1020


CNC Manual Programming
MACH1165


Precision Machining Theory II
MACH1966


Precision Machining Practice II
MACH1976


Level 3

Course details

Co-op Work Term I (Mechanical Technician)
COOP2285


Level 4

Course details

Co-op Work Term II (Mechanical Technician)
COOP2295


Level 5

Course details

CAD/CAM Basic
DRWG2280


Advanced Machining Theory I
MACH2190


Advanced Machining Practice I
MACH2200


Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 6

Course details

CAD/CAM Advanced
DRWG2290


Advanced Machining Theory II
MACH2210


Advanced Machining Practice II
MACH2220


Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
  2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
  3. Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
  4. Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
  5. Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
  6. Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
  7. Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
  8. Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
  9. Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
  10. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.