Training Process

Our training is available on several levels.

Each undergraduate student will be exposed to the Introductory Shop Theory Training in first year. This allows them to work safely at the completion of their mandatory first year design prototypes. Further hands on training is available for those wishing to use stationary power tools like band saws, drill presses and sanding machines.

Advanced Machine Tool Training and Welding Training are avaialbe to any student that has completed the Hands on portion of the Introductory training. Advanced Machine Tool training is mandatory for all Mechanical Engineering Students in second year.

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All of our training is availalbe to all of our students at anytime. Use the link above to begin the shop training process.

Training Levels:

Introduction to Wood and Metal Shop Training - Theory

Mandatory for all First Year (ES1050) Students
Allows access to work room (CMLP63) and basic hand tools
Four (4) interactive OWL modules with integrated quizzes
A Certificate of completion becomes available when finished
Requires simple recertification each year

Introduction to Wood and Metal Shop Training - Hands On

Requires Theory Certificate of Completion
Must sign up for sessions in advance through OWL
- Sessions are not always available - You can request one (weshops@uwo.ca)
- Session opennings will be announced to all OWL site memebers (keep announcements "on" for this site) and communicated to teams and clubs
Provides access to stationary power tools (ie. bands saws, grinders, sanders, and drill presses)
A Certificate of completion becomes available when finished

Advanced Tool Training

Mandatory for all Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Students (MME/MSE 2200Q)
One 2 hour presentaion presentation/lecture covering off the basic considerations of machining
One 1.5 hour lab session using Milling Machine, can be expanded to 5 hours to fully complete a project
Allows Students to plan and describe further work using process sheets
- Additional training can/will be provide by supporting technicians