College Diploma – Mechanical Technician – CAD/CAM (T867)

The Mechanical Technician – CAD/CAM diploma program at St. Clair College prepares students to design manufacturing processes, program automated machinery, and manage quality assurance across advanced industrial environments:

• Core Technical Specialties: Prepares graduates for roles as Computer Aided Designers (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) specialists, CNC programmers, General Machinists, CMM operators, and Quality Control inspectors.

• Industry Focus Areas: Focuses heavily on computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) integrated with a robust series of CAD design courses targeting the mould-making, tool and die, jig and fixture, and machine tool construction sectors.

• Ford Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing: Features hands-on instruction using state-of-the-art engineering workstations, fully integrated software, and advanced industrial machinery within the on-site Ford Centre.

• Industry Skills & Applications: Equips students with critical thinking, mechanical problem-solving, and sequencing skills to decide manufacturing methods, machine selection, and execution standards.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.