Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop
Ontario College Certificate (1 Year - 2 Semesters) (4040)
About the Program
The Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in basic machining skills. As a student of this one-year program, you will gain knowledge and hands-on skills in the use of shop equipment and precision measuring instruments to support the production and repair of components in a mechanical environment. Upon completion, you will receive an Ontario College Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop Certificate. Students may have the opportunity to be involved in applied research projects. Please see the Applied Research Centre section for more information relating to the Sault College Applied Research Centre.Program of Study | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| DRF105 - 3 | Drafting and Blueprint Reading | |
| ENV102 - 3 | Industrial Health and Safety | |
| GEN100 - 3 | Global Citizenship | |
| MCH134 - 2 | Materials and Fasteners | |
| MCH138 - 2 | Precision Measuring Equipment | |
| MCH143 - 1 | Machine Shop Theory | |
| MCH144 - 4 | Machine Shop Practical I | |
| MTH151 - 3 | Mathematics | |
| WLD121 - 2 | Welding | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CMM115 - 3 | Communications I | |
| ELR111 - 1 | Electric and Electronic Controls | |
| MCH141 - 3 | Power Transmission Systems | |
| MCH142 - 3 | Pumps, Valves, Piping and Compressors | |
| MCH145 - 4 | Machine Shop Practical II | |
| MCH244 - 4 | Manufacturing Process | |
| MCH253 - 2 | Bearings, Seals and Lubrication | |
| MET207 - 3 | Metallurgy | |
Quick Fact:
The Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the use of shop equipment and precision measuring instruments. After only one year of study, you`ll receive an Ontario College Certificate in Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop.Career Paths
You can work in entry-level positions in a variety of sectors in the manufacturing industry, in both large and small organizations. Machinists work in manufacturing shops that produce or repair parts and usually work in conjunction with a millwright to maintain, repair or modify existing machinery. You may also pursue further education or apprenticeship training. If you wish to pursue an apprenticeship, you should contact the local office of the Ministry of Colleges & Universities, Apprenticeship Branch at 705.945.6815. Machinists perform some or all of the following duties:- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations.
- Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
- Set-up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools to perform precision, boring, planning, drilling, precision grinding and other operations.
- Fit and assemble machined parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
Minimum Academic Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C, and Grade 12 Foundations for College Math (C) MAP4C, or equivalent, or mature student status.Other Information
For more information contact Program Coordinator Howard Gray at 705.759.2554 ext 2530 or email howard.gray@saultcollege.caCourse Descriptions
Semester 1Drafting and Blueprint Reading (DRF105) (3 credits)
In a hands-on environment students will learn blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (G.D. & T.) and be introduced to AutoCAD. The course will commence with skill development in blueprint reading. These skills shall be applied to the machinist's trade and related areas. New information has been added to explain computer-aided design, new dimensioning practices, and assembly drawing interpretation. Using common shop terminology, industrial prints will be interpreted. G.D. & T. includes reading dimensional drawings in fractions, decimals and in metric units. AutoCAD is taught so that upon completion students can create computerized, mechanical drawings.
Industrial Health and Safety (ENV102) (3 credits)
This is an introductory course for all those interested in industrial practices from the standpoint of industrial hygiene and industrial health and safety. Students will become familiar with pertinent legislation, industry and workers rights and responsibilities, recognition, evaluation and control methods and safe working practices.
Global Citizenship (GEN100) (3 credits)
The world is shrinking. The ice caps are melting. A sneeze, thousands of kilometres away, starts a health pandemic and technology enables us to intimately view earthquakes, tsunamis and human rights violations around the world. This reality calls for an understanding of diversity, social justice and sustainability. A global citizen is aware of the wider world, respects and values diversity, is outraged by injustice, participates in community from the local to the global level, and feels compelled to act to make the world a more sustainable place. Global citizenship will help students gain personal meaning of themselves as citizens of the world and apply it in their own lives.
Materials and Fasteners (MCH134) (2 credits)
To provide students with a working knowledge of the theory behind the procedures that are used in the heat treating and machining of carbon steels, aluminum and its alloys. Practical lab/shop activities will be used to enhance and/or demonstrate theoretical concepts where possible.
Precision Measuring Equipment (MCH138) (2 credits)
This course is designed to strengthen the student's ability to measure and inspect to precise tolerances, the physical size and shapes of machined parts such as gears, screws, etc. This will include angular measurement and surface finish roughness. There will be a basic introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC), including interpretation and recording of data.
Machine Shop Theory (MCH143) (1 credits)
This course is designed to give the students an understanding of the theoretical aspects of machining and manufacturing including feeds and speeds formulas, threading and gear cutting formulas.
Machine Shop Practical I (MCH144) (4 credits)
A study of shop machines, safety, and tool care, measurements and layout, bench work and hard tools, material identification, heat treatment and testing, basic lathe, saws, drill presses, shapers, grinder, and milling machine, theory and practices, speeds, feeds, tapers, threads.
Mathematics (MTH151) (3 credits)
In this course, emphasis will be placed on teaching mathematics at a level that will help the student in the Machining trade. Some theoretical concepts and topics in algebra, geometry and trigonometry will be covered. These concepts and topics will be reinforced by the use of practical problems to make the current topic relevant to the students' needs.
Welding (WLD121) (2 credits)
A trades curriculum that has been designed to provide students with a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skill in relation to the safe use and operation of both OFG/SMA welding, cutting and heating equipment.
Semester 2
Communications I (CMM115) (3 credits)
The focus of this course is paragraph writing. Students will produce effective, college-level expository/response paragraphs by developing analytical skills to select and properly integrate electronic and other research materials. Writing components such as rhetorical modes, grammar, sentence structure, paragraph development, editing, and referencing are included.
Electric and Electronic Controls (ELR111) (1 credits)
This course will provide students with the basic knowledge of electric and electronic theory. Students will learn about the purpose, scope of electrical codes, purpose and function of electrical components, selection and safe use of electrical instruments and electric and electron principles. They will also understand and be able to apply OHM's law including units and relationships.
Power Transmission Systems (MCH141) (3 credits)
A trades course designed to provide students with knowledge of power transmission systems such as belt drives, chains, gears, shafts and couplings.
Pumps, Valves, Piping and Compressors (MCH142) (3 credits)
In this course, the student will learn about the different applications, installation, maintenance and types of pumps, valves, piping, compressors and ancillary equipment.
Machine Shop Practical II (MCH145) (4 credits)
This course will continue to build on the study of shop machines, safety, and tool care, measurements and layout, bench work and hard tools, material identification, heat treatment and testing, basic lathe, saws, drill presses, grinder, and milling machine, theory and practices, speeds, feeds, tapers, and threads.
Manufacturing Process (MCH244) (4 credits)
A job planning course to cover shop organization costing, routing and scheduling, various processes as to viability and methods including foundry processes, hard mould casting, die casting, plastics and rubbers, primary metal working, welding, forging and comparisons as to quality, economics and feasibility.
Bearings, Seals and Lubrication (MCH253) (2 credits)
Students will learn about selecting, installing and maintaining friction/plain and rolling element bearings and static and dynamic seals. They will learn to interpret ISO charts and bearing catalogues. Students will also learn about bearing lubricants and their proper application.
Metallurgy (MET207) (3 credits)
A combination of lab and theory designed to provide Mechanical Drafting Technicians with the basics of metallurgy. More specifically, it deals with the production of iron and steel; heat treating methods and surface treatments; the shaping and forming of metal; as well as the properties of metals.
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