This Ontario College Certificate apprenticeship program is designed to provide students with the skills and theory required to, operate, monitor, correct, and improve the processes and automation used in the manufacture of high-technology integrated circuits and modules. The program fulfills the in-school requirements of the Microelectronics Manufacturer apprenticeship and provides an excellent foundation for subsequent programs leading to technician and technology diplomas in advanced manufacturing. There are three phases of the in-school portion of the program totalling 304 hours. Each phase includes courses in business-related skills, such as communications, teamwork, mathematics and science. In addition, specific topics which complement the workplace training component of the apprenticeship are covered including safety, process setup, control, monitoring and process improvement. To address the needs of today's advanced manufacturing employee, students also gain a general understanding of electronic products, components and the business side of manufacturing. SUCCESS FACTORS This program is well-suited for students who: Are team-oriented and enjoy working with others. Are organized in their work and pay attention to detail.

Graduates may find employment as WaferFab, IC/Module Assembly and IC/Module test operators in large and small high technology firms that make integrated circuits and modules.