Graduate Certificate – Machining for Manufacturing (1582)

The Modern Machining Techniques two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program expands the practical skills of mechanical engineers and machinists to match evolving manufacturing standards. Through intensive, hands-on training in a dedicated shop environment, the curriculum emphasizes core and advanced machining processes—including precision benchwork, milling, lathing, and custom work-holding device design.

In addition to technical shop skills, students cover operational strategies, quality assurance, and modern production workflows needed to step into leadership and supervisory roles across 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.