Manufacturing Technician

Start DateLocationTuition
September 2025Moncton, Saint JohnFree *
(See Additional Fees/Costs below)

Please note: NBCC is currently not accepting applications from international students for this program.

Program Overview

The Manufacturing Technician certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for technical positions in the manufacturing industry. This program integrates academic studies within regular, full-time employment in a manufacturing firm. It is ideal for students who are interested in the manufacturing industry and are looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on workplace experience while studying. During the program, students will take part in an initial block release period, where their employer releases them for several months to attend class full-time. For the remainder of the program, they will report to work four days per week and attend class one day per week. This provides students with a true learning integrated work experience.

In the program, students will encounter a broad range of academic and practical workplace experiences as they build skills in engineering materials, manufacturing processes, CAD software, and quality control. In addition to the technical skills, students will learn and apply fundamental knowledge in math, physical science, electricity, instrumentation, communications, information technology, teamwork, and ethics to support the manufacturing activities of an organization. Through practical application in their workplace, students gain real-world work experience while earning their certificate.

 

Duration

The requirements for this certificate program may be achieved within 3 months full-time study followed by 17 months part-time study.

Admission Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency or Essential Skills Achievement Pathway: Post-Secondary Entry High School Diploma
  • Foundations of Mathematics 110
    or
    Geometry and Applications in Mathematics 112 and Functions and Relations 112
  • Total of two (2) sciences, including at least one (1) from the following:
    • Biology 112 or 122
    • Chemistry 112 or 122
    • Physics 112 or 122
  • Full-time employment in a manufacturing setting.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of this program gain employment in a wide range of technical and industrial positions related to Manufacturing, Production and Operations, Process Control, and Advanced Machining.

Additional Fees/Costs

Additional items not covered under tuition (approx. $500):

  • Scientific Calculator
  • CSA Approved Steel Toed Boots
  • CSA Approved Safety Glasses
  • Welding Kit

Technology Requirements

NBCC is a connected learning environment. All programs require a minimum specification, including access to the internet and a laptop. Your computer should meet your program technology requirements to ensure the software required for your program operates effectively. Free wifi is provided on all campuses.

Registration/More Information

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