Production Equipment Operation

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Program Details

Description

Are you detail-oriented, comfortable with technology, and interested in working at the heart of modern manufacturing? The Production Equipment Operation program prepares you to operate single- and multi-function automated industrial equipment across diverse processing and manufacturing sectors. You will learn to manage automated assembly lines, adjust technical parameters via control panels and touch interfaces, troubleshoot production issues, and conduct quality control checks at every phase. Beyond everyday operations, you will perform minor preventive maintenance and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams (electromechanics, quality control, instrumentation) to keep manufacturing lines running efficiently.

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Info On the Program

Diploma: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Sector: Mechanical Manufacturing

Code of program: 5862

Number of credits: 58

Duration: 870 hours

Targeted professions:
🔹Machine operators, mineral and metal processing
🔹Other metal products machine operators
🔹Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
🔹Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
🔹Plastics processing machine operators
🔹Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated products processing
🔹Rubber processing machine operators and related workers
🔹Sawmill machine operators
🔹Woodworking machine operators

Admission Requirements

Each vocational training program has its own prerequisites, ranging from Secondary II to Secondary V depending on the program.

Missing a prerequisite? We can help.
-Concurrent studies: In many programs, you can start your vocational training right away and complete your missing courses at the same time.
-Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC): Your work and life experience may count. RAC recognizes what you already know, so you don’t have to redo what you’ve already mastered.
-Adult General Education: In-person and online classes are offered to complete your Secondary III to V courses.

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Campus Brome-Missisquoi (CBM)

Located in Cowansville, CBM offers hands-on vocational training for in-demand careers. Earn your diploma or certification and jumpstart your future!

Recognition of acquired competencies (RAC)

Transform your life experience into an official qualification through RAC. Fast-track your career by getting your skills recognized and earning your diploma!

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Pathways to Complete a Program

Flexible learning options make earning your diploma or certification attainable on your own terms. You can dual-enroll through the 2-4-U program to complete high school and vocational requirements at the same time, choose full-time or part-time scheduling to fit your daily routine, or gain real-world workplace experience while studying through a work-study format. Explore our adaptable learning paths and find the right fit for your life today!

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Financial Aid

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