Graduate Certificate – Advanced CNC Manufacturing (1581)

The Advanced CNC Manufacturing two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares machinists and mechanical engineers to master Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining techniques. Delivered through hands-on learning in a shop environment, the curriculum covers modeling, programming, setup, and machining strategies used to create complex industrial components.

In addition to technical execution, students examine manufacturing operations, production optimization, and modern industry practices to prepare for leadership and supervisory roles in the manufacturing sector.

Academic Qualification: Undergraduate Diploma completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated 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.