Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op) Conestoga College
About this Program
Level: Diploma in Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op)
Discpline: Mechanical Engineering
Length: 4 semesters
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Reuter Drive /Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus
Program Description
Are you attracted to modern manufacturing technologies and enjoy working with machines? This skills-based program prepares you for entry into the precision machining skilled trade or a related career in the manufacturing sector including apprenticeship through the study of computer integrated manufacturing applications. This program covers all the learning outcomes for Level 1 and Level 2 of the related apprenticeship program in Ontario. A graduate of this program may not be required to complete the in-school apprenticeship training or take an exemption exam for Levels 1 and 2 should they choose to pursue a general machinist apprenticeship. As a student in the program you have the opportunity to apply to the co-op stream in second term. The The optional co-op stream includes two back-to-back co-op work terms. Due to the placement of co-op work terms, the academic semesters are fall/winter in year 1 and winter/spring in year 2.
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Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.