Precision Machinist
Industrial Technology and Trades
As a Precision Machinist, you could create something that could become an integral part of an airplane or car, a piece of surgical equipment, or a major industrial machine.
If you like to pay attention to detail and have mechanical aptitude, this program may be just what you’re looking for.
You will learn how to take a mechanical blueprint and physically produce the part it describes, and how to operate lathes, drill presses, vices, micrometers, and milling machines to create the precise component required by technical drawings.
After graduation, if you choose to continue your CNC training, you may apply for entrance into the second year of the NBCC CNC Machining program.
September 2026
Summerside Waterfront Campus
Program Length
1 Year
Credential
Certificate, Machinist
Canadian Tuition
International Tuition
Canadian Applicants
Accepting Applications
International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit
Accepting Applications
Other International Applicants
Accepting Applications
Notes:
SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...
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BLPR-1140
An introduction to blueprint reading and~sketching skills. Emphasis is placed on~developing the math, geometry, and sketching~skills that are required to interpret blueprints~used in the machinist trade.
2.00
CADD-1350
An introduction to basic terminology, concepts~and functions of Computer-Aided Design /~Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. Students~produce technical drawings related to their trade~using this software, and are introduced to 3D~modeling techniques and processes used to produce~manafactured parts.
2.00
COMM-1005
This course is designed to allow students to~develop preparatory skills for securing and~retaining employment including; workplace~communication, time management, critical thinking~and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon~successful completion of this course students are~able to use oral communications techniques, and~create a variety of written documents and reports~used in the workplace. Methods and strategies~for job search, preparation and retention are~also incorporated.
3.00
COMP-1000
Students learn productivity software and explore~digital environments with practical applications~for various workplaces and educational~institutions. The main areas of focus include word~processing, spreadsheets, presentation software,~email and other electronic communication tools,~various digital environments, and~industry-specific applications.
3.00
MACH-1000
This course is designed to enable students to~develop the skills that are required to support~machine tool operations, and to develop an~understanding of machine shop practices. ~Emphasis is placed on safety, workpiece~preparation and finishing, material handling, and~shop maintenance. At the end of this course,~students are able to use linear measuring tools,~layout tools, power tools, saws, and grinders~safely, with minimal supervision, and demonstrate~a knowledge of the correct use of hand tools by~performing bench operations on their~projects.
2.00
MACH-1100
An introduction to lathe set-up and operational~skills necessary to perform basic machining~operations on a rotating workpiece. At the end~of this course, students are able to operate an~engine lathe safely with minimal supervision and~demonstrate knowledge of engine lathe practices~by planning and completing introductory level~workpieces. This course includes the development~of trade related measurement and inspection~skills using common precision measuring~instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and~height stands. Emphasis is placed on the~development of visual, physical, math, and~documentation skills that are required to perform~inspection tasks in a manufacturing environment.
6.00
MACH-1150
An introduction to milling and drilling~operations on a fixed workpiece. At the end of~this course the students are able to set-up and~operate drill presses and vertical milling~machines safely with minimal supervision and~demonstrate a knowledge of milling and drilling~practices by planning and completing introductory~level workpieces. This course includes the~development of trade related measurement and~inspection skills using common precision~measuring instruments such as micrometers,~calipers, and height stands. Emphasis is placed~on the development of visual, physical, math, and~documentation skills that are required to perform~inspection tasks in a manufacturing environment.
6.00
MACH-1200
Building on the skills gained in Lathe Operation~I, students gain the additional skills that are~required in the manufacture of precision turned~components. Emphasis is placed on the use of~lathe accessories, and the application of math~and geometry. Students advance their theoretical~knowledge and complete projects with an increased~level of difficulty. This course includes the~development of trade related measurement and~inspection skills using common precision~measuring instruments such as micrometers,~calipers, and height stands. Emphasis is placed~on the development of visual, physical, math, and~documentation skills that are required to perform~inspection tasks in a manufacturing environment.
6.00
MACH-1250
Building on the skills gained in Mill Operation~I, students gain the more advanced skills that~are required in the manufacture of precision~milled components. Emphasis is placed on the use~of milling machine accessories, and the practical~application of math and geometry skills. ~Students advance their theoretical knowledge and~complete projects with an increased level of~difficulty. This course includes the development~of trade related measurement and inspection~skills using common precision measuring~instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and~height stands. Emphasis is placed on the~development of visual, physical, math, and~documentation skills that are required to perform~inspection tasks in a manufacturing environment.
4.00
MACH-1300
An introduction to Computer Numerical Control~(CNC) machining. Emphasis is placed on~developing the hands-on skills that are required~to safely set-up and operate CNC lathes and~machining centers. Upon completion of this~course, students are able to install cutting~tools and work holding devices, establish tool~and work offsets, as well as load and verify a~basic CNC part program.
3.00
MATH-1005
This course is designed to provide students with~a review of fundamental trade related math~skills. Students acquire competency in the math~skills as they relate to their chosen trade~program and future career. Emphasis is placed on~developing problem solving and critical thinking~skills. Students are challenged to continually~make connections between math and their trade, as~well as every day applications.
2.00
MATH-1120
Building on foundational math skills, this course~focuses on math skills applied to precision~machining. Emphasis is placed on developing~problem solving and critical thinking skills used~in trouble-shooting. Students are challenged to~continually make connections between math and the~precision machinist field, as well as every day~applications.
3.00
NCPR-1001
A comprehensive two-day course offering standard~first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)~skills from a certified trainer. As required by~regulation, this course covers CPR and the~management of other breathing, airway and~circulation emergencies, as well as, the control~of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing~fractures and dislocations, head and spine~injuries, and more. Also, includes automated~external defibrilators (AED). This certification~expires in 3 years.
0.00
NCPR-1002
Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information System (WHMIS) training and~certification.
0.00
WELD-1250
This course introduces the theory, safety~requirements, and practical skills needed to~perform basic welding and cutting operations.~Students examine hazards, personal protective~equipment, gas properties, and hot work~procedures, including permit requirements. Through~guided practice, students develop foundational~skills in cutting and welding processes with~emphasis on safe equipment setup, operation, and~metal preparation.
1.00
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
The most successful path to a Red Seal as a machinist begins with the Precision Machinist program. This program enables you to earn 30 hours of apprenticeship time for each week of training and write the apprenticeship year one block exam, which puts you well on your way to Red Seal certification. Upon graduation, once you are working with a suitable employer, you will register as an apprentice to complete your journey to challenge the Red Seal exam. When you register, Apprenticeship PEI will give you credit for the hours earned and block exams passed while you were at Holland College.
The Red Seal gives you the ability to work anywhere in Canada without further testing or certification.
After you graduate from Holland College, your apprenticeship training begins. When you register with your provincial apprenticeship program, you will receive credit for the hours earned and level exams passed while you were at Holland College. Learn more about apprenticeship and the Red Seal program.
After graduation, if you choose to continue your CNC training, you may apply for entrance into the second year of the NBCC CNC Machining program
It is been an awesome and experiential learning journey. I highly recommend this program.
Graduating Student Survey Respondent, Class of 2024
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