Training – Production Equipment Operation

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program trains people to operate industrial production machines used in metal, plastic and wood product manufacturing, food processing, and in the automotive, aerospace and other industries.

Duration : 870 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is not eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Plastic materials assembler

Furnace charger — metal and iron ore processing

Operator — electrical equipment manufacturing

Metal cable manufacturing operator

Cutter operator — miscellaneous product manufacturing

Machine operator — food and drink processing

Machine operator — plastic materials processing

Machine operator — metal machining

Wood machine operator

Sheet metal shaping machine operator

Moulding machine operator — rubber article manufacturing

Crosscut saw operator — sawmill

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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Operate conventional and automated production machines.
Handle preparations and the implementation of production.
Verify production quality.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines.

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process.

Prevent occupational health and safety risks

Interpret technical production documentation

Establish links between production materials, equipment and processes

Establish links between components and the operation of production equipment

150

Communicate in the workplace

Carry out quality control activities

Operate equipment during the final steps of a production process

Operate production equipment during production

120

Operate production equipment at the start of production

120

Perform minor preventive maintenance work on equipment

Enter the workforce

120

Production equipment operation