College Certificate – Mechanical Techniques – Precision Metal Cutting (T923)

The Mechanical Techniques – Precision Metal Cutting one-year Ontario College Certificate program at St. Clair College provides foundational hands-on training for the precision machining, manufacturing, and tooling sectors:

• Apprenticeship Equivalency: Successful graduates earn their 429A General Machinist Level 1 apprenticeship equivalency exemption.

• Seamless Academic Pathways: Students in good standing can bridge directly into advanced studies:

  • Direct entry into Year 2 of the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Industrial two-year diploma program (T855).

  • Direct entry into Semester 2 of the Mechanical Technician – CAD/CAM program (T867).

• Hands-on Skill Development: Covers fundamental metal-cutting processes, blueprint reading, setup and operation of standard machine shop tools (lathes, mills, grinders), precision measurement instruments, and introductory CNC programming.

• Cross-Industry Application: Prepares graduates for careers as general machinists, mould makers, or tool and die makers across high-demand sectors such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, construction, oil and gas, and medical manufacturing.

• Regional Hub: Positions graduates to access strong job markets in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, and major industrial centers across Southwestern Ontario.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (Prerequisites require Grade 11 English and Grade 11 Math).

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.