Advanced Manufacturing Rapid Skills (CNCP)

Manufacturing in Canada is increasingly automated, requiring workers who are up to date in digital technical skills. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools are used to manufacture parts and products across numerous industries with increased accuracy and precision, reducing errors.

Workers in the field use multiple machines that shape metals and plastics into finished products. Operators must understand how to read blueprints before setting up CNC machines, loading materials or measuring and adjusting settings.

Programming skills together with practical machining experience, provide you with potential employment as CNC programmers within a wide variety of industrial facilities that rely on flexible manufacturing systems. Smaller companies often require individuals with a combination of programming and operating skills. CNC programmers and operators are needed in most geographic regions of Canada.

The Advanced Manufacturing microcredential was developed with Rapid Skills funding from the Ontario Government.

• curriculum is divided into five modules
• separate microcredentials and badges can be earned when you successfully meet the learning objectives and skills assessments for each module
• microcredentials for each module are stackable to earn the Advanced Manufacturing microcredential

Upon successful completion of all five modules, you will be able to:

• program CNC controlled milling machines and lathes using common 'G' codes and miscellaneous functions
• develop post-process toolpaths to create codes for both CNC milling and turning centres
• examine and understand basic elements of print reading
• use methods and procedures for understanding and interpreting the use of materials and dimensioned drawings
• learn to read the Vernier caliper, micrometer and dial indicator in both Vernier and Imperial, and conduct setup for accurate inspection