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Machinist

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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 37 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Placentia - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This red seal program is designed to train individuals in the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to set up and operate precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, milling machines, drills, shapers, boring mills and grinders. A variety of equipment is used to manufacture, install, operate, adjust and repair machine tools and other machines in common use. Duties of a machinist include: study specifications, charts, drawings or sample parts to determine the machining operating to be performed, calculate dimensions and tolerances, and prepare working sketches if necessary, set up and operate tools, which may be computer numerically controlled, to perform precision machining operations. Work could either be in job shops or production jobs. In job shops, you will make a wide variety of repair parts for different types of machinery and industrial equipment in different situations. In production shops, you will produce parts using mass production methods including CNC machining and other tools. 

    OUTCOMES
    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Interpret specifications, charts, drawings or sample parts to determine the machining operation required.
    3. Select workplace materials.
    4. Calculate dimensions and tolerances, and prepare sketches if necessary.
    5. Set up and operate tools.
     
    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

    1. High School
    High School Graduation
    2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate
    3. Adult Basic Education
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
    i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
    ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
    4. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
    5. Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.


     
    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates may find employment in the following areas:
    • Manufacturing
    • Mining
    • Aviation
    • Machine shops
    • Pulp and Paper
    • Private shops

    Courses


    COURSES  
    CODE TITLE  
    Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health & Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    MW1190 Machine Shop Safety 15
    MW1230 Drawings and Specifications II 37
    MW1370 Basic Layout 15
    MW1381 Hand and Power Tools 30
    MW1390 Hand Threading and Reaming 30
    MW1762 Precision Measurement 35
    MW1772 Drawings and Specifications I 40
    MW1782 Cutting Fluids, Coolants and Lubricants 15
    MW1791 Machinable Materials 9
    MW1802 Angular Measurement 30
    MW1841 Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging 15
    MW1852 Drills and Drill Presses 45
    MW1861 Introduction to Conventional Lathes 45
    MW1872 Basic Conventional Lathe Operation 70
    MW1881 Conventional Lathe Drilling, Boring, Reaming, Tapping and Die Threading 30
    MW1900 Taper Turning 30
    MW1912 Basic Threading 60
    MW1921 Introduction to Milling Machines 72
    MW1942 Job Planning 25
    MW1945 Mentoring 6
    MW1951 Reciprocating Machines 45
    MW2061 Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Tools 15
    MW2071 Computer Numerical Control Operation I 45
    MW2082 Mechanical Components 15
    MW2123 Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding 30
    MW2301 Power Sawing Equipment 30
    MW2311 Introduction to Grinding and Abrasives 20
    MW2321 Heat Treatment 20
    MW2341 Reconditioning 15
    MW2370 Material Testing 15
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    AM1400 Machinist Math Fundamentals 42
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12
       

    A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
     
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).

     
    Level 2 Advanced Level Hrs
    MW3100 Heat Treatment II 6
    MW1991 Quality Inspection 15
    MW2001 Vertical Milling Machine Operation 85
    MW2250 Component Refurbishment 6
    MW2101 Surface Grinders 40
    MW1931 Advanced Conventional Lathe Operation 105
    MW2400 CNC Programming, Set Up and Operation 1 43
         
    Level 3 Advanced Level Hrs
    MW2032 Cylindrical Grinders 35
    MW2041 Cutter and Tool Grinder 20
    MW2361 Horizontal/Universal Milling Machine Operation 60
    MW1981 Gears and Gear Cutting 45
    MW2500 CNC Programming, Set Up and Operation II 80
         
    Level 4 Advanced Level Hrs
    MW2090 Bevel, Helical and Worm Gears 95
    MW2111 Electrical ARC Welding 35
    MW2600 CNC Programming, Operation and Set Up III 80
    MW3000 Program Review 30


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