Machinist Technician

• One-year certificate
• Fall start
• High industry demand

Program Description

The Machinist Technician program includes the material from the first and second year Machinist apprenticeship periods, as well as some additional machining and manufacturing techniques including a significant Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) component. Students are provided with theoretical and practical instruction in operating and setting up machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses and CNC equipment. Considerable attention is paid to handson training, with over 50 per cent of students’ time spent in a shop/ lab setting. Topics such as blueprint reading, trade mathematics, metallurgy, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided design and welding are also covered.

Your Career

Graduates find work as machinist apprentices, machine operators, CNC programmers/operators and machine tool and equipment sales professionals. Graduates may work in machine shops, manufacturing plants, equipment repair companies and tool supply businesses.

Admission Requirements

A minimum of 70 Alberta High School credits or equivalent, with at least 50% in the following courses or equivalents:

• Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 or Math 10C or Math 10-3, AND,
• English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts 20-2
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. 

Student Success

Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT certificate as a Machinist Technician.

Accreditation

Graduates are eligible to write their first and second period Provincial Apprenticeship Board exams for the machinist trade providing they attain a minimum of 65% in all of their courses. Apprenticeship exams fees will be required.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies for both semsters are approximately $325. (there is some fluctuation with module pricing)
• Optional text, "Machinery's Handbook", is approximately $160.
  

Program Outline

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• This program is being reviewed and could undergo changes.

For More Information

Information: 403.284.8641
Email: ma.info@sait.ca
Web: School of Manufacturing and Automation

Transfer with Certificate to…

Transfer options may be available at post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs could be evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary educational institute of their choice for more information.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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