About Mechanical Technician - Cad/cam in St. Clair College
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CAD/CAM technicians decide how a product is to be manufactured, what types of machines are to be used, and the machining sequence required to manufacture components to industrial standards. This program prepares graduates to become Computer Aided Designers (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) specialists, Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) programmers, General Machinist/CNC, quality control persons or CMM operators in the mouldmaking, tool and die, jig and fixture, and machine tool construction industries. This program is perfect for students who are critical thinkers and able to solve problems. Students need mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently, or as a member of a small team. Although CAM is the main focus of this program, a robust series of CAD courses is included to maximize the success of the student which offers them a competitive edge for employment.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Offers advanced levels of training in the use of engineering workstations using fully integrated software.
- Exceptional on-site training centre in the Ford Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing.
- State-of-the-art equipment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates find excellent job opportunities as CNC operators/programmers, CMM operators, CAD designers, quality control persons and apprentices in the manufacturing industries that support the aerospace, construction, consumer products, dental, forestry, mining and telecommunications sectors.
Academic qualification equivalents
Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS : Overall band of 6.5 No single test score below 6.0
TOEFL : Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 21
St. Clair College Highlights
| Type of College |
Public |
| Programs |
115 full-time programs |
| Total Number of Seats |
8,500 (full time) + 20,000 (part time) |
| Basic Tuition Fee, International Students |
CAD 10,855 per year |
| Basic Tuition Fee, U.S.A. students |
CAD 7,176 per year |
| Website |
www.stclaircollege.ca |
St. Clair College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated Cost |
| Avg.Tution Fees |
CAD 10,850 per year |
| Cost per week |
78.60 - 122.28 CAD |
| Bus charge |
$60 / month |
| Bus pass |
44.40 CAD |
| Health and dental plan |
229.50 CAD |
| Textbook cost |
$1,000 - $1,500 per year |
St. Clair College Residence Fee
Windsor and Chatham Campus
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Period of Stay
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Residence Fee
|
|
September to April
|
CAD 6,090
|
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May to August
|
CAD 1,980
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January to March
|
CAD 3,045
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