Career-ready training
In this four-semester program, you'll receive both classroom and lab/workshop instruction at our state-of-the-art tool making facility. After the third semester, you'll have the opportunity for on-the-job training through a co-op placement, where you'll develop in-depth tool making skills.

Graduate with a diploma and apprenticeship exemption
When you graduate from this program, you'll receive an Ontario College Mechanical Technician diploma. You may also get credit for levels 1 and 2 of your apprenticeship in-school training requirements as part of this program. This would give you a great advantage as you work towards completing your tool making or general machinist apprenticeship.

21st-century tool making
During the classroom and lab/workshop components of the program, you'll work with 21st-century tool making technology and equipment while becoming skilled in:

Precision Machining
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Exceptional educators
Sheridan's instructors are industry professionals, with many years of experience as both teachers and as practicing tool makers. Their knowledge and expertise will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom, labs/workshop and on the job.

One-year certificate option
You may choose to graduate after successfully completing the first two academic semesters. If you choose this option, you'll receive the Mechanical Techniques – CNC & Precision Machining Ontario College Certificate.

Explore your future classroom
As a student in our Mechanical Technician – CNC & Precision Machining program you’ll work in labs designed to imitate the real-world workplace. Curious to see what that looks like? Take a virtual tour of our Millwright Lab and our Machine Shop Lab.

Sample manufacturing industries requiring graduates of this program:

Aircraft industry
Automobile industry
Pattern Maker
Metal fabrication industry
Plastics industry
Tool and die
Mould making
Machine shops