PRE-APPRENTICE IN GENERAL MACHINIST (429A) WITH INTRO IN WELDING TECHNIQUES

Trade up to a new career!

The Pre-Apprentice in General Machinist program is open to Indigenous and non-indigenous learners and has been designed to provide entry-level skills required to start your career as a new apprentice.

A general machinist cuts, shapes, and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing.

This 26-week program is designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce as a general machinist (or related trade). To ensure students are career-ready, a mix of theory and hands-on practical learning activities are scheduled each week for approximately 30 hours. Pre-apprentices will complete a variety of skill-building courses followed by an eight-week paid work placement.

This program has been made possible with the support of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

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Additional program benefits to eligible applicants include:

• Tuition-Free
• Small classes
• Eight-week paid work placement
• Books, work boots and supplies are included
• Upon successful completion of in-class courses, students receive a toolkit for work placement
• Financial supports available
• This program will be a blend of in-person and online classes 
• Access to a computer and the Internet will be required

Students will get the opportunity to receive additional certification in: 

• Standard First Aid
• Working from Heights 
• WHMIS
• Joint Health & Safety Committee
• AODA

Admission Requirements

• All participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, a minimum of 16 years of age, and legally entitled to work in Ontario  
• Completed a high school diploma/GED or equivalent and provide proof by:
  • Sending a copy of domestic transcript directly to the Office of the Registrar (admissions@snpolytechnic.com)
  • All educational documents submitted from a country other than Canada and the US must be accompanied by an assessment from either ICAS (International Credential Assessment Services) or WES (World Education Services). Other official documentation must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar (admissions@snpolytechnic.com) from the issuing institution (high school, post-secondary institution, or governmental organization)
• No longer be a high-school student at the start of the program
• Proof of Social Insurance Number and photo identification (no later than the start of the program)
• Be willing and able to commit to a full-time in-person program (approx. 30 hrs/wk)

Admission procedures

• Applicants must complete the SNP Skilled Trades Admission Application 
  • SNP can only begin your assessment for admission when all required official documentation is received.
• Applicants must complete the program questionnaire.
• Applicants who meet program admission requirements will be invited for an information session.
• This program has limited seats available. Acceptance is based on meeting the above admission requirements. First consideration will be given to applicants most likely to meet the program objectives and are pursuing an apprenticeship in the trade.

Program requirements

• Applicants should demonstrate values of Ga’nigohi:yo/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind) and meet industry expectations for their trade, this includes attention to attendance and punctuality.
• The program includes in-class and work placement; reliable transportation is needed.
  • Students must complete in-class and preparatory courses to progress to placement.
  • Applicants must acknowledge that this program includes an off-site 8-week paid work placement that is full-time (35-40 hrs/wk) with restrictive start/end dates.  
  • Some locations may require afternoon or evening shifts. 
• Applicants are advised that the physical and mental demands of this program reflect industry requirements (e.g. lifting, carrying, troubleshooting, etc.).