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Diploma of Mechanical Techniques - CNC and Precision Machining

Sheridan College

  • Brampton, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

28-week certificate in precision machining and CNC practice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Mechanical Techniques - CNC and Precision Machining
  • solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Two semesters (48 credits). Precision machining 1
  • CNC manual part programming
  • CNC setup.

Career outcomes

  • Tool and die
  • aircraft industry
  • automobile industry
  • electrical machinery industry
  • machine shops
  • metal fabrication
  • mould making
  • plastics industry

Curriculum

  • Two semesters (48 credits). Precision machining 1 and 2
  • CNC manual part programming
  • CNC setup and machining
  • introduction to industrial mechanical drawings
  • trade calculations
  • computer aided manufacturing and workplace preparation and safety.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with the programme's required Grade 12 courses (usually English ENG4C or ENG4U
  • some also mathematics)
  • or mature student status (19+) with possible tests. Selection is by the average of the six highest senior-level credits. International applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme-specific Grade 12 English/mathematics, or mature student status (19+); international applicants must meet the Canadian course equivalencies

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20
  • Duolingo 2026 scale 4.0
  • PTE Academic no section below 4.0)
  • Cambridge Duolingo 105 (no integrated subscore below 85)
  • IELTS Academic 6

How to apply

  1. Choose a programme and check its availability and admission requirements on the programme page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload academic documents with notarized English translations. Watch the Applicant Portal and accept your offer by the deadline. Pay the 2
  2. 000 CAD tuition deposit and the remaining first-term fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,861 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$43,309 CAD

Program details

CampusDavis Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Applied Science & Technology
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value48
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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  • Program starts

    May 2027

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  • Program starts

    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.