Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing

EMC is a unique Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping manufacturers grow and become more competitive. Our education, training and development programs build excellence at all levels and every stage of a career.

EMC updates learning content on a regular basis. Version: 2024 - 4

Learner has successfully completed a blended learning path designed to build awareness of manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and the trades skills that support advanced manufacturing.

Estimated effort: 25 - 35 hours

Training Components Included:

Work experience component: Learner has actively participated in hands on work experience designed to demonstrate and reinforce the program’s online learning within a manufacturing environment. A Learner's success in the hands-on work experience component is selected, confirmed, and approved by their employer.

Online learning component: The Learner has completed a series of self-paced e-Learning modules developed to increase awareness of skills required to support and maintain advanced manufacturing in the workplace.

Advanced Manufacturing topics included:

• Automation
• Robotics and Advanced Motion Systems
• Additive Manufacturing
• Data and Connectivity

Technical Topics included:

-CNC Machining – Turning a Part -CNC Machining – Milling a Part -CNC Machines – Mill and Lathe -Machining Materials -Machining Toolbox -Introduction to CNC Manufacturing -Programmable Logic Controllers