Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker
(Optional Co-op)

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces the student to CNC programming utilizing a CAD/CAM system. Students will be required to produce CNC Turning Center and CNC Milling Center and Wire EDM 2D programs, and also demonstrate the proven program using CAD/CAM simulation software.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MACH1165
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course compliments and builds on the Precision Machining and Theory II course. The development of specialized workholding for CNC operations for the manufacture of components for all industries. In addition to the accurate machining of individual components, emphasis will be placed on fits and clearances as they relate to the proper function of the unit.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: The student will utilize tool making techniques including CNC to manufacture a specialized workholding unit for CNC operations. In addition to the accurate machining of individual components, emphasis will be placed on fits and clearances as they relate to the proper function of the unit.

• Hours: 168
• Credits: 8
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: In this course the student will build on the fundamental CAD/CAM concepts, and will be introduced to three dimension model construction and 3D procedures applied to CNC.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: DRWG2280
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course compliments and builds on the Toolmaking Techniques theory. It will include the design of stamping tools not limited to but including, progressive, transfer, and fineblanking. Material selection with regards to best practices and heat treatment will also be discussed.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces the student to machining and assembly techniques required in the manufacture of multi-stage progressive die.

• Hours: 154
• Credits: 8
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.