Mechanical Engineering Technician - CNC/CAM-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| DRAF-1056 | Blueprint Reading | 3 | ||
| This basic course introduces the student to mechanical blueprint reading. Topics covered will include lines, dimensioning, tolerances, types of projection and methods to interpret working drawings. | ||||
| CADD-1060 | Computer Aided Design 1 | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce the student to two and three dimensional CAD (computer aided design) using CAD software. Topics will include the setup of the user interface, file management, creating sketch and solid model geometry, analyzing and editing of geometry to ensure compatibility for use in toolpaths, creating assemblies and creating engineering drawings. | ||||
| DEVL-1054 | Skills for Career Success | 2 | ||
| This course will cover topics in digital literacy, career management and workplace communication. | ||||
| MACH-1130 | Conventional Machine Shop 1 | 5.5 | ||
| This course will enable the student to produce machined metal parts to the specifications of a technical drawing, by means of safely operating milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders. | ||||
| COMM-1004 | Language & Communication Skills 1 | 3 | ||
| COMM1004 provides the student with an opportunity to establish skills in reading, writing and editing documents for work-related and personal uses. Students will also practice important study/reading skills and apply grammar rules. | ||||
| MECH-1075 | Conventional Machining Theory | 3 | ||
| This course is an introductory metal machining theory course covering safety, metrology, drills, lathes, grinders and milling machines. | ||||
| MATH-1212 | Mathematics for Trades 1 | 2 | ||
| An introductory level course that teaches students the necessary mathematical skills that will enable them to be successful in the trades programs. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CADD-1081 | Computer Aided Design 2 | 4 | ||
| This course is an introduction to using a CAD software package to create CAD data. The students will learn the essential skills to create 2D geometry and working. | ||||
| MACH-1176 | Computer Numeric Control | 8 | ||
| This course will enable the student to produce machined metal parts to the specifications of a technical drawing, by means of safely setting up, programming, and operating CNC machines. | ||||
| MECH-1117 | Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing | 2 | ||
| In this course students will be introduced to terms, definitions and concepts used in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| MATH-3087 | Mathematics for Trades 2 | 2 | ||
| A second level course that teaches students the necessary mathematical skills that will enable them to be successful in the trades programs. | ||||
| MECH-1012 | Jig & Fixture Design | 2 | ||
| This is an introductory course in tool design that deals with basic jigs and fixtures used for metal machining. Sketching, drafting and CAD techniques will be applied in this course. | ||||
| BUSI-1103 | Introduction to Small Business Concepts | 3 | ||
| This introductory course will examine some of the theoretical concepts and practical experiences necessary for effectively running a small business. A wide variety of topics such as the social and ethical responsibility of a contemporary business, the importance of human resource and financial resource management, and the current trends in Canadian business will be studied. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CADD-1059 | Computer Aided Machining | 6 | ||
| This is a comprehensive level 2D CAM course. The students will learn to generate tool paths on new and previously completed CAD files. The student will generate and verify tool paths of CNC code form 2D and 3D models; some of which will be run on the CNC machine tools. The student will create and import various CAD files from different software packages to create tool paths. The skills learned in this course will prepare the student to work in an engineering/manufacturing environment. | ||||
| MACH-3049 | Computer Numerical Control 3 | 7.5 | ||
| This course will enable the student to expand on the programming knowledge gained in Mach-3048. Many advanced programming techniques will be covered. These include; 4th axis programming, thread milling, turning shapes with declining slopes, as well as learning to construct programs using variables. | ||||
| MATH-3056 | Mathematics 4 | 2 | ||
| This applied mathematics course presents students with problems in applied geometry that would help them understand surfaces and solids when working with CNC machines and programs. | ||||
| MACH-1166 | Quality Assurance | 4 | ||
| This introductory course examines the concepts and methods used to monitor quality in modern CNC manufacturing environments. There will be an overview of effective inspection methods, data gathering, and other tools used by industry to control production. | ||||
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||||
| Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 1 and 3 | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 18 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||