Courses
Mechanical Techniques - CNC-2026/2027
| Level 1 | ||||
| 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-1180 | Conventional Machining 1 | 4 | ||
| 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. | ||||
| 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-5062 | Advanced Machining/CNC | 4 | ||
| 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-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. | ||||
| 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-3106 | Trade Theory | 3 | ||
| This course is an intermediate level metal machining theory course covering metrology, lathes, mills, metallurgy, and cutting tools technology. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 8 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||