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 may have the opportunity for on-the-job training, where you'll develop in-depth tool making skills and can potentially secure up to 2,000 hours of experience towards your 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 – Tool and Die Maker Ontario College Certificate.

Campus location change: STC moving to Davis Campus in fall 2017

Currently, Sheridan Mechanical Technician – Tool Making program courses are held at the Skills Training Centre in Oakville, Ontario. By the fall of 2017, the program will be moving to the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario.

Career Opportunities

Here are some sample job titles for this program:

• CNC Machinist
• General Machinist
• Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
• Machine Tool Builder and Integrator
• Mould Maker
• Pattern Maker
• Tool and Die Maker

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
• Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
• Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
• Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical and manufacturing projects.
• Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanics.
• Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical drawings and other related technical documents.
• Perform technical measurements accurately using appropriate instruments and equipment.
• Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.