College Certificate – Drafting and Design for Additive Manufacturing (1586)

The 3D Drafting and 3D Printing one-year (two-term) Ontario College Certificate program provides hands-on technical skills in computer-aided design (CAD) drafting, 3D modeling, and additive manufacturing.

Students learn to read blueprints and schematics, translate technical requirements into 3D CAD models, and execute end-to-end 3D prints using cloud-based drafting software and Conestoga’s specialized multi-faceted 3D Printing Lab. The curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level technician roles in industrial manufacturing or for establishing 3D printing entrepreneurial ventures.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Direct admission is available prior to completing an English test, but valid scores must be submitted before receiving a final offer letter. Applicants may also complete English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.