Courses
Mechanical Engineering Technician - Tool and Die-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| DEVL-1054 | Skills for Career Success | 2 | ||
| This course will cover topics in digital literacy, career management and workplace communication. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| MECH-1075 | Conventional Machining Theory | 3 | ||
| This course is an introductory metal machining theory course covering safety, metrology, drills, lathes, grinders and milling machines. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| MACH-1047 | Trade Theory 2 | 5 | ||
| This course is an intermediate level metal machining theory course covering metrology, lathes, mills, grinders, metallurgy, EDM and the Machinery's Handbook. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| MACH-1177 | Conventional Machine Shop 2 | 5 | ||
| This course is a continuation of Conventional Machine Shop 1. Projects will develop skills using lathes, mills, surface and cylindrical grinders and the application of concepts in metallurgy, metrology and mechanical assembly. Emphasis will be placed on close tolerances and finish grinding on components after the heat treat process. One of the machining projects will be a work holding jig or fixture. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| MECH-1117 | Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing | 2 | ||
| In this course students will be introduced to terms, definitions and concepts used in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MACH-1116 | Computer Numerical Control Mill | 2.5 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce the student to computer numerical control machining on milling machines and machining centres. The student will learn part programming using G-code format to produce parts. The student will produce numerous parts on a CNC machining centre. | ||||
| CADD-1066 | Solid Modeling | 3 | ||
| This course provides a basic understanding of how to design and modify 3D models using software designed to create mechanical parts. Students explore how to create and modify solid models. They will learn how to create 3D models from 2D geometry, create solid assemblies and engineering drawings. Hands-on exercises throughout the course demonstrate the modeling process using techniques that can be applied in industry. | ||||
| MACH-3023 | Tool & Die Theory 1 | 5 | ||
| This is an intermediate level course that deals with the basics of tool and die theory and design. The course applies sketching/CAD skills and basic die theory to allow the student to design various types of dies. | ||||
| MACH-3104 | Conventional Machining 3 | 5 | ||
| This course is a continuation from the previous course. Projects will develop different skills using lathes, drills, mills, and surface grinders. Application of the concepts of metallurgy and metrology will be emphasized. Finish surface grinding will be required after the heat treatment process. | ||||
| Level 4 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MATH-3019 | Technical Calculations | 2 | ||
| This applied mathematics course presents the students with problems in applied geometry as well as technical problems relating to right-angled, oblique and solid trigonometry. | ||||
| MACH-3025 | Tool & Die Theory 2 | 2 | ||
| This is an intermediate level course that deals with the basics of tool and die theory and design. The student will learn the fundamentals of bending dies, presses, press safety and die try-out procedures. The course applies sketching/CAD skills and basic die theory to allow the student to design various types of dies. | ||||
| MACH-3105 | Conventional Machining 4 | 5.5 | ||
| This course covers the practical application of lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, CNC, EDM, and Tool & Die operations. The student will make a 3-stage progressive die. | ||||
| MANF-1007 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 2.5 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce the student to computer aided manufacturing using the MasterCAM software. The student review two dimensional drawing techniques and will learn programming techniques, verification and communication between software and machine tools. The student will post code to control the machine tool to be able to produce various components. | ||||
| MACH-1117 | Computer Numerical Control Lathe | 2.5 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce the student to computer numerical control machining on lathes and turning centres. It will include topics such as the history and impact of computer numerical control on the tool & die shop, programming and part production. | ||||
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||||
| Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 3 and 4 | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 20 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||