The Centre for Advanced Technologies provides opportunities for people wishing to pursue a career in the metal machining trades.

The Centre consists of a bright, modern, fully equipped facility capable of preparing graduates to enter an apprenticeship as a Tool and Die Maker, Mould Maker or General Machinist.

Our commitment to program excellence and hands-on approach to learning makes it an excellent place to gain experience for apprenticeships and employment in a variety of trades.

Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial Design are eligible to write the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Professional Practice Exam to be certified as an Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.). OACETT also requires an acceptable Technology Report and two years appropriate work experience for this designation.

Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Technology – Tool Design are eligible to write the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Professional Practice Exam to be certified as a Technician (C.Tech.). OACETT also requires two years appropriate work experience for this designation.

Programs

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Tool Design)
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial Design
Mechanical Techniques (Tool and Die/Mould Making)
Mechanical Techniques - CNC Programming