Campus | Start Date | Tuition/Fees |
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Moncton | September 2025 (Blended Delivery) "Previously knows as CNC Machining" | Domestic | International |
The Precision Machining program is designed to provide learners with the fundamentals of a machining program and continue advancing skills in manual and CNC practices. The first year will focus on the foundational skills associated with manual machining and will lay a strong framework for the second year. The second year will build upon the fundamental machining skills towards technical manual machining and CNC machining foundations.
Precision Machining graduates are prepared to play a vital role in both the manual and computerized machining industry in New Brunswick. Local manufacturers supply machined parts as well as sub-assemblies to companies throughout the world. In shops where this equipment is used, graduates fulfill a variety of critical roles as they gain experience. They may begin as machine operators but progress to programmers, machine and tooling set-up specialists, and inspectors, and often fill middle management supervisory positions.
The requirements for this diploma program may be achieved within two years of full-time study.
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NB Francophone High School Math Equivalencies
International Student Admission Equivalencies
Advanced Placement
Precision Machinists are valuable assets in Shipyard, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Facilities. Graduates fill vital roles in conventional machining and computerized manufacturing in New Brunswick, throughout the region, and around the world. Machinist cut metal into precision parts, and as their experience level grows, so does their value. Many Machinists transition to overseeing and setting up equipment for various production processes.
Operators can also advance their careers by becoming programmers and code creators who tell the CNC automation systems how to make parts. Machinists can advance to leadership positions involving project management and estimating. Becoming key personnel providing technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems planning, and scheduling of work.
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Courses are subject to change.
The purpose of this course is to refresh skills in mathematics developed through secondary programs in areas deemed essential for the successful completion of the program.
This course helps learners develop knowledge in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry as they pertain to a Computerized Numerically Controlled (CNC) manufacturing environment.
In this course, learners acquire skills in arithmetic, algebra, and functions related to mathematics. Instructional emphasis is focused on the information, principles, and formulas required to perform trade-related mathematical calculations.
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This course provides learners with an overview of machining centers, their configuration, components, and accessories. Learners acquire hands-on experience and an introduction to programming, setting up, and operating machining centers.
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Learners are equipped to identify lathe components, accessories, and tooling. They learn to grind cutting tools and carry out basic lathe operations according to appropriate safety standards.
Learners are introduced to basic vertical and horizontal milling setups and operational procedures. They will perform basic mill operations commonly required in most machine shops.
In this course learners gain proficiency in the techniques used to perform more complex lathe operations through practice.
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Learners gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the techniques used to perform advanced lathe operations.
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Learners gain proficiency in the techniques used to perform more complex vertical and horizontal milling setups and operational procedures through practice.
This course provides learners with an overview of turning centers, their configuration, components, and accessories. Learners acquire hands-on experience and an introduction to programming, setting up, and operating turning centers.
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Learners apply set-up and operation techniques through the completion of increasingly complicated projects. They also learn to troubleshoot and modify supplied programs created with CAD/CAM software.
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This course provides learners with hands-on experience in programming and operating CNC turning centers, using basic and complex functions to produce both external and internal part geometry.
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This course provides learners with the skills necessary to design and produce workholding devices.
In this course, learners complete a capstone project, developing abilities essential to function in the machining industry, such as teamwork, job planning, problem-solving, time management, and process optimization. A capstone project allows the learner to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the duration of the program.
This course introduces learners to secondary machining processes. They learn characteristics of modern abrasives, the basic operations of off-hand, surface, and cylindrical grinding, identification and selection criteria of materials, inspection and testing procedures, and heat treatment methods.
This course introduces learners to the procedures and practices involved in refurbishing mechanical components. Emphasis is placed on safe work habits, accurate interpretation of technical documentation, and the effective use of tools and equipment. Learners identify and apply various fasteners, adhesives, sealants, and lubricants, and gain hands-on experience assembling and assessing mechanical components.
This course enhances learners' knowledge in the areas of cutting tool selection and troubleshooting.
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This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service. Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.
In this course, learners focus on acquiring job search skills to gain a work-term placement as well as employment while also, developing interpersonal communication skills needed to grow their career.
The purpose of the practicum is to provide learners with a direct, supervised practical experience. Such an experience enables learners to apply the knowledge acquired during their training directly to their field of study. The practicum exposes the learners to the trade environment and participants are expected to become members of the team in the industry site to which they are attached.
This course will provide learners with the ability to interpret industrial drawings and produce freehand sketches.
This course introduces learners to Computer-Aided Manufacturing software. Learners create part geometry and toolpaths, generate milling and turning programs, and set up and run their programs on machines.
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In this course, learners measure parts using high precision measuring tools, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
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This course provides learners with fundamental software applications and file management techniques necessary in a CNC manufacturing environment, along with an introduction to ComputerAided Design (CAD).
In New Brunswick, everyone in the workplace, including employers and employees, is responsible for their own health and safety and for the health and safety of those around them. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers, supervisors, and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer, the supervisor, and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.
This course introduces students to the safe use of rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment.
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This course is designed to familiarize learners with types of measurement, layout, and bench/shop tooling. They learn techniques enabling them to accurately lay out basic projects and perform bench tasks typical to the machinist trade.
Upon completion of this course, learners develop the ability to interpret production drawings that utilize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Learners also set up and perform basic functions on a coordinate measuring machine.
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This course introduces learners to basic cutting and arc welding operations. Safe practices and use of oxy-acetylene and electric-arc welding equipment are emphasized.
22302 - Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
72100 - Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
94105 - Metalworking and forging machine operators
94106 - Machining tool operators
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