Machining

Code	5871
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Mechanical Manufacturing
Length of training	1800 hours
Number of credits	120
Status	Program approuved in 2019.

This program is offered in French:
5371 - Usinage

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Program Objectives

The vocational program Machining prepares students to practice the trade of machinist.

The program of study aims to develop the skills necessary to perform trade-related tasks and train individuals capable of interpreting blueprints and solving mathematical problems related to machining with machine tools, manual and automatic programming, and machining simple and complex parts of mass production. Machinists must manufacture, modify, repair, or maintain precision parts using machine tools and equipment that require different work methods.

Machinists set up and operate a variety of conventional machine tools (such as milling machines, lathes, boring machines, grinders, drills) and numerical control machine tools (such as numerical control lathes, machining centres), in addition to programming the latter. Machinists perform quality control of products with measuring instruments as well as related activities before, during and after machining operations. Machined parts may be unique or mass-produced, simple or complex. Machinists work in the manufacturing of metal products, polymer products and other materials, transportation equipment, machinery, aerospace products and parts.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
874-101	The Trade and the Training Process	15	1
874-112	Occupational Health and Safety	30	2
874-123	Manufacturing Processes and Materials	45	3
874-134	Machining Calculations	60	4
874-147	Interpreting Technical Drawings	105	7
874-155	Dimensional and Geometrical Control	75	5
874-163	Setting up Machine Tools	45	3
874-176	Machining-Related Tasks	90	6
874-182	Workplace Communication	30	2
874-196	Basic Lathe Operations	90	6
874-208	Basic Milling Machine Operations	120	8
874-217	Lathe Work	105	7
874-228	Milling	120	8
874-233	Operating a Numerical Control Lathe	45	3
874-243	Operating a Machining Centre	45	3
874-255	Manual Programming	75	5
874-263	Conversational Programming	45	3
874-274	Automatic Lathe Programming	60	4
874-286	Automatic Machining Centre Programming	90	6
874-297	Machining Using a Numerical Control Lathe	105	7
874-308	Machining Using a Machining Centre	120	8
874-315	Mass Production on a Numerical Control Lathe	75	5
874-326	Mass Production on a Machining Centre	90	6
874-338	Entering the Workforce	120	8
		1800	120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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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 Minister, 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 the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister 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 Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-1101-4 ou (ENG-1061-3)	632-106 ou (632-212)	-	-	MTH-2102-3 ou (MTH-2007-2)	563-226 ou (563-206)

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

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CSS du Val-des-Cerfs

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Campus de Brome-Missisquoi (Cowansville)	24US3-03 A	D	Mar. 20th, 2024
	24US5-03 A	D	Mar. 20th, 2024
	24USC-03 A	D	Mar. 20th, 2024
	24US3-05 A	D	May 22nd, 2024
	24US5-05 A	D	May 22nd, 2024
	24USC-05 A	D	May 22nd, 2024
	24US3-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2024
	24US5-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2024
	24USC-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2024

Eastern Townships SB (Estrie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
C.F.P. Lennoxville	—	—	—	—
Concomitance (CFP Lennoxville)	—	—	—	—
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) - CFP Lennoxville	MTr23-24		D/E	Continuous entry

Lanaudière

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CS Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier (Lanaudière)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
CDC Pont Viau - Édifice des Industries	—	—	—	—

CSS des Affluents

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
C.F.P. des Moulins – Édifice des Industries	USIJA941		D	Aug. 26th, 2024

Montérégie

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Eastern Townships SB (Montérégie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Cowansville Vocational Education Training Centre	24US3-03 A	D	Mar. 20th, 2024
	24US5-03 A	D	Mar. 20th, 2024
	24USC-03 A	D	Mar. 20th, 2024
	24US3-05 A	D	May 22nd, 2024
	24US5-05 A	D	May 22nd, 2024
	24USC-05 A	D	May 22nd, 2024
	24US3-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2024
	24US5-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2024
	24USC-08 A	D	Aug. 28th, 2024

Montréal

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CSS de Montréal

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
École des métiers de l'aérospatiale de Montréal	—	—	—	—

English-Montréal SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Rosemount Technology Centre/Centre de technologie Rosemont	MT1-A24		D	To be determined

Machining Tool Operator
CNC Machinist

Machinists, also referred to as machining tool operators, set up, program and operate machine tools (lathe, milling machine, boring machine, shears, etc.). They machine, adjust and grind mechanical parts in various types of metals (such as steel, aluminum, copper, stainless steel) and verify the dimensions of the machined parts using measuring tools. As part of their duties in the workshop or factory, they may have to perform maintenance on machine tools. It is a meticulous and precise job that requires concentration. A career as a machinist is suitable for people who enjoy working with objects.