This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
This two-year diploma program will introduce you to modern manufacturing techniques including programming and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM). You will study both theory and practical aspects of modern metal machining and cutting while focusing on programming, advanced manufacturing techniques and interpreting engineering drawings. Upon completion of this program, you may begin an apprenticeship with an employer as a general machinist, tool and die maker, or mould maker.
Graduates of this program work in a range of employment settings in the manufacturing industries; examples include aerospace and defence, automotive, building products, fabricated metal products, machinery, railway and marine and natural resource industries like energy, forestry and mining. |
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
| Year | Winter | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | Work Term |
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
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| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
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| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
