Tool and Die Maker

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A tool and die maker fabricates, repairs and modifies custom-made prototypes and a wide variety of tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges and dies for use in industrial and manufacturing production. Jigs and fixtures are devices that hold work pieces while they are bored, stamped, milled or drilled. Dies are metal forms used to shape metal in stamping and forging operations. You can also train to be a CNC Machinist after you complete your Tool and Die Maker certification.

Tool and die makers are employed by aircraft, machinery and farm equipment manufacturers, machine shops and metal fabricator shops.

Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Red River College Polytechnic

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

Training Standards

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
Yes
Additional Practical Exam Required
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    Secondary Schools

    • Murdoch MacKay Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Metals & Aerospace Technology Program
    • Technical Vocational High School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Machine Shop Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Industrial Metal Fabrication (Machine Shop Program)
    • Neeginan College of Applied Technology / CAHRD

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Machine Tool Technology
    • Red River College Polytechnic, Mech, Manufacturing & Materials

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Manufacturing Technician
    • Red River College Polytechnic, Mech, Manufacturing & Materials

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Precision Metal Machining
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