Innovative Manufacturing

Saskatchewan's manufacturing sector continues to grow and need skilled workers. With a diploma in Innovative Manufacturing you will be prepared to help meet these needs. The program offers a wide range of skill-based training in all aspects of the manufacturing industry, including design, CAD/CAM drafting, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining, welding, fabrication, robotics, 3-D printing and project management. Throughout your studies you will practice your skills and complete projects using industry-standard tools and equipment. As part of your training, you will have an opportunity to participate in a two-week, industry-based work placement.

Program faculty are accredited in their respective fields, have worked in industry and will teach you up-to-date manufacturing techniques and processes.

Learning Environment

• 24 students are accepted each year.
• Students will experience class and project work, lectures and co-operative work terms.
• Class hours are 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. daily. Homework is required.
• There are coordinated group projects that require teamwork.
• It is very important that students take initiative and manage their work time effectively.

Diploma to Degree

Leverage your diploma into the Bachelor of Applied Management degree at Saskatchewan Polytechnic with only two years of additional study. Remote classes and part-time options are available.   

Your Career

September

• Regina

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 with:
• Minimum 60% in Foundations of Mathematics 20 or Pre-Calculus 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 *
• English Language Requirement

*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics requirement also accepted:

• Minimum 60% in Math 20 or General Math 30

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER©

Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Alternative Admission using Accuplacer.

• 250 Arithmetic
• 247 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
• 233 Advanced Algebra and Functions
• 250 Reading
• 245 Writing

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.

If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.

Admission Method

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

2022/23 Academic Year

Year 1 - $9,050
Year 2 - $6,950

International Students

View tuition rates for international students.

Year 1 - Semester 1

CAD 106

Autodesk Inventor (3D)

4

CLTR 200

Culture and Diversity

2

DRFT 174

Drafting Principles

4

ENGL 101

Critical Reading and Writing

3

MACH 108

Machine Shop Fundamentals

4

MATH 104

Applied Mathematics

3

MEAS 161

Precision Measurement and Tooling

4

SEM 101

Technology Seminars

1

Year 1 - Semester 2

COAP 172

Computer Applications

3

COM 170

Professional Workplace Communication

3

DRFT 177

Mechanical Drafting

3

MACH 155

Drilling Machine Operations

3

MATH 167

Applied Mathematics 2

3

MECH 160

Applied Mechanics: Statics

3

SEM 108

Innovative Manufacturing Seminar

2

WLDR 152

Cutting Processes and Shielded Metal Arc Welding

3

WLDR 153

Gas Metal Arc Welding 1

2

Year 1 - Semester 3

MACH 109

Introduction to G-code

1

MACH 110

Computer Numerical Control Lathe

2

MACH 111

Computer Numerical Control Mill

2

MACH 150

Milling Machine Operations

4

MACH 151

Lathe Operations

4

MANU 101

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

3

MATE 170

Manufacturing Materials

3

WORK 169

Work Experience

0

Year 2 - Semester 4

CAM 200

Computer Aided Manufacturing 1

3

CAM 201

Computer Aided Manufacturing 2

3

HYDR 173

Fluid Power

2

MANU 170

Manufacturing Processes and Systems

4

MANU 205

Supply Chain Management

2

MANU 206

Introduction to Robotics in Manufacturing

3

MECH 161

Applied Mechanics: Dynamics

3

PROJ 287

Project Management

2

WLDR 154

Automation and Gas Metal Arc Welding

4

Year 2 - Semester 5

CAM 202

Computer Aided Manufacturing 3

3

MACH 202

Multi Axis Machining

3

MANU 207

Applications with Robotics in Manufacturing

3

MANU 208

Operations Management

4

PROJ 184

Project

4

TCOM 104

Applied Research in Technology

2

WLDR 155

Flux-Cored, Metal-Cored and Advanced Wire Feed Processes

3

WLDR 157

Fabrication Equipment

3

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.

• Candidate Guide
• Candidate Guide (Department of Arts and Sciences courses)
  • communications, mathematics, sciences, social sciences
• More about PLAR

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.

More about scholarships

• Women in Trades and Technology