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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op)

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $13,750 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2.5 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

College Diploma in Mechanical Technician - General Machinist (Optional Co-op)

Are you attracted to modern manufacturing technologies and enjoy working with machines? 

This skills-based program at Conestoga College prepares you for entry into the precision machining skilled trade or a related career in the manufacturing sector, including apprenticeship through studying computer-integrated manufacturing applications. 

This program covers all the learning outcomes for levels 1 and 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 the second term. 

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 terms are Fall/Winter in Year 1 and Winter/Spring in Year 2.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,950

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $5,820
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $13,750

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.50 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria. 

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
  • Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
  • Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics

Career opportunities

  • Manual Machinist
  • Mechanical Workshop Technician
  • General Machinist
  • CNC Machinist Technician

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