Machining

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Description

Do you possess strong problem-solving skills, mathematical aptitude, and an interest in precision engineering? The Machining program prepares you to become a skilled machinist capable of manufacturing, modifying, and inspecting custom metal, polymer, and composite parts. You will master blueprint interpretation, applied trade mathematics, and quality control measurement procedures. Hands-on training covers operating both conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders) and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment—including programming CNC lathes and machining centers. Launch a dynamic career in aerospace, manufacturing, transportation equipment, or machinery production!

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Program Details

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Diploma: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Sector: Mechanical Manufacturing

Code of program: 5871

Number of credits: 120

Duration: 1800 hours

Targeted professions:
🔹Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
🔹Machining tool operators
🔹Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

Prerequisites for this DVS

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS), or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree.
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Ministry, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning.
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) or recognition of equivalent learning, and have these specific functional prerequisites:
-Language of instruction – Youth: 632-106 or (632-212)
-Language of instruction – Adults: ENG-1101-4 or (ENG-1061-3)
-Mathematics – Youth: 563-226 or (563-206)
-Mathematics – Adults: MTH-2102-3 or (MTH-2007-2)
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Ministry are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Ministry.

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