This program prepares students to use the most up to date hardware and software used in manufacturing and parts inspection to ensure precise measurements and surface maps that contribute to advanced quality control, defect correction and productivity improvements.
Students will develop skills and knowledge in the programming and operation of coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to measure geometrical characteristics of objects along three axes and test these measurements against design specifications and model any required corrections to the manufacturing process. Concepts of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) are also explored. These systems use symbolic language to generate three dimensional solid models of parts within prescribed limits of accuracy and precision for certain features.
The main responsibility Manufacturing Quality Inspectors is to perform in-process and final product inspection following company procedures and work instructions, quality control and containment, parts inspection and dimensional inspection. They are employed in a variety of industries, including:
Common job titles for this occupation include:
Grade 12 English and Mathematics or equivalent
It is your responsibility to ensure that program requirements and course prerequisites as outlined are met. Prerequisites are included for your academic protection. Knowledge of the prerequisite material is assumed by your instructor and instruction will proceed accordingly. Students lacking prerequisites not only jeopardize their own ability to succeed but present unnecessary interruption. If you lack appropriate prerequisites (or Transfer Credit for the prerequisite course) you may be asked to withdraw or transfer to a more appropriate course with the risk of academic/financial penalty.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Grade 12 English and Mathematics or equivalent
This course is an introduction to basic theories and concepts in quality control. Topics include process improvement, statistical methods such as 6 Sigma and the role of quality in manufacturing.
The student will be introduced to the computerization of statistical process control functions such as histograms, control charts and data collection. This course uses spreadsheets and word processing to demonstrate how computers can be used to effectively manage a quality system.
Ability to read engineering drawings
This course introduces students to industry standard hardware and software used for 3 dimensional measurement of components and parts. Students learn how to use a coordinate measuring machine to enhance inspection speed, confidence and accuracy.
This course is designed as a continuation of CMM300, teaching advanced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming techniques and concepts using Mitutoyo's popular CMM and related MCOSMOS software.
Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to:
Earn college credits for what you already know.
Prior Learning Assessment is a method of assessing and recognizing learning that is equal to
college level learning, but has been gained outside a traditional classroom (through work
experience, volunteering, outside study, etc.). If you can prove that the knowledge you have gained
meets the outcomes of a Seneca course, then credit will be awarded.
How does the PLA process work?
Prior Learning is demonstrated through a "challenge" process. The process measures learning
through a variety of methods which may include tests, portfolio assessment, interviews,
demonstrations, essays, and work samples. The method used will be determined in consultation with a
Program Coordinator.
For more information and to determine if you are eligible for PLA, please call the Program
Coordinator.
The process may take from 6 to 8 weeks.
Note: Not all courses can be challenged. For more information go to PLA website or contact your Program Coordinator.
Many students who enter Seneca Polytechnic will have earned academic credits in postsecondary educational institutions which they may be able to apply toward completion of a Seneca Polytechnic program.
Requests for Transfer Credit must be for a specific course and must be accompanied by an official transcript and course outline. A minimum grade of "C" (60 percent) is generally required for a course to be considered for Transfer Credit.
Download a Transfer Credit Request form. An official copy of your transcript and applicable detailed course outlines should be attached and submitted. Please note it may take 4 to 6 weeks for a Transfer Credit decision.
Please visit the Office of the Registrar.
When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall (October), Spring (June) and Winter (February).
For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Ramya Kottapalli
Program Assistant
Ramya.Kottapalli@senecapolytechnic.ca
416.764.0975
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