Course Overview
These short, hands-on training programs are designed to equip students with the technical skills and practical knowledge required to operate CNC milling machines and turning centers with FANUC controls. Training focuses on safe shop practices, setup fundamentals, G-/M-code programming, tooling and offsets, and real-machine labs that build industry-ready confidence.
Students gain experience through live workshop practice on CNC mills and lathes, supported by classroom instruction. By the end of the program, graduates are ready to take on entry-level roles in precision machining and advanced manufacturing environments.
What You Will Learn
- CNC workshop safety (WHMIS) and machine anatomy
- FANUC control panel basics (MDI, Jog, Edit, Auto)
- G-code and M-code fundamentals for milling and turning
- Workholding, tool setup, offsets, and compensation
- Manual programming and canned cycles
- Hands-on projects producing precision parts
- Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
- Program Type: Non-Vocational Certificate (PCCA-Exempt)
- Program Length: 39 Hours per stream (Mill / Lathe)
- Campus: Mississauga
- Program Mode: In-Person Workshop
- Financial Aid Available
Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Mature student status (18 years or older)
- Proficiency in English language
Career Options
NOC 72100
- CNC Mill Operator
- CNC Lathe Operator
- Machining Tool Operator
- Junior Setup Technician
- Automotive / Aerospace Machinist
- Typical Wages: $20 – $36/hour (approx. $41k – $75k/year)
These short, hands-on programs (39 hours each) focus on the fundamentals of operating CNC milling machines and turning centers with FANUC controls.
Develop confidence with G-code, M-code, offsets, and tooling. Practice real machining projects in live workshops—skills directly applicable to precision manufacturing shops.
program courses
CNC Mill Operation with FANUC Controls (39 Hours)
Overview of CNC milling, shop safety, and workflow fundamentals.
Identification of machine parts, workholding devices, and setup procedures.
Operation of FANUC controls in MDI, Jog, Edit, and Auto modes.
Programming principles, canned cycles, and milling commands.
Creating, editing, and running simple CNC mill programs.
Applying tool length, wear offsets, and compensation techniques.
Machining parts such as slots, pockets, and surfaces to specification.
Exploring subprograms, canned cycles, and advanced milling functions.
Detecting errors, responding to alarms, and preventive care of CNC mills.
CNC Lathe Operation with FANUC Controls (39 Hours)
Fundamentals of CNC turning processes, shop safety, and workflow.
Components of CNC lathes, workholding, and setup procedures.
Using FANUC controls in MDI, Jog, Edit, and Auto for turning operations.
Programming structure and canned cycles for turning processes.
Writing and modifying simple turning programs.
Managing tool offsets, nose radius compensation, and accurate setups.
Machining shafts, bores, and threads to precise tolerances.
Application of advanced canned cycles and subprograms.
Resolving alarms, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining CNC lathes.