School of Trades and Technology

Mechanical Engineering - Technician

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Experience hands-on projects like our machine design/pneumatics project in our 2000 sq. ft. lab

Overview

Technician - 2 Years / Technologist - 3 Years

Become skilled in this in-demand and important field. Learn to design, develop and maintain machine components, tools, heating and ventilation systems, power generation and manufacturing plants and equipment, and much more. Mechanical engineering technicians and technologies are sought after in a number of industries including mining, manufacturing, and forestry.

Your Future Career

  • Consulting engineering firms
  • Manufacturing and processing companies
  • Government agencies

What You Learn (2 Years)

  • Computer Aided Design - 3D design
  • Electrical/Electronic fundamentals
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Strength of materials
  • HVAC

What You Learn (3 Years)

  • Solid modelling
  • Thermodynamics
  • Metallurgy
  • Pneumatics, hydraulics and automation
  • Machine design

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 12 Math (C), or (U), Recommended courses include: MCT4C and SPH4C or SPH4U

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Academic Upgrading

Semester 1

ECM 100 Estimating / Project Management
ECM 105 Basic Surveying and Measurement
CAD 100 Computer Aided Design I
CMM 140 Technical Writing I
MTH 160 Technical Math I (1st 7 wks)
PHY 160 Introduction to Statics (1st 7 wks)
PSY 123 Applied Psychology

Semester 2

CAD 150 Computer Aided Design II
ECM 120 Codes, Standards and Compliance
ECM 115 Infrastructure Engineering
MTH 161 Technical Math II
MCH 120 Applied Statics
GENED General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

CAD 210 Advanced CAD (Mechanical)
MTH 235 Technical Statistics
MET 110 Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines
MET 210 Manufacturing Processes
MET 215 Applied Strength of Materials - Mechanical
MTH 130 Fundamentals of Calculus
HUM 200 Group Dynamics

Semester 4

MET 220 Energy Systems
ECM 260 Fluid Mechanics
ECM 200 Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
MET 115 Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
CMM 300 Research and Reporting

Semester 5

MET 310 Engineering Operations Management
MET 305 Mechanics of Machines
MTH 360 Advanced Calculus
MET 330 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
MET 320 Mechanical Lab I
MET 345 Research Project I

Semester 6

MET 300 Metrology and Quality Control
MET 325 Advanced Strength of Materials
MET 350 Advanced Mechanics of Machines
MET 335 Machine Design
MET 315 Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfers
MET 355 Mechanical Lab II
MET 340 Research Project II

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $3022.5 $1154 - - $4176.5
2 $3022.5 $1029 - - $4051.5

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $12061.14 $1742 - - $13803.14
2 $12061.14 $1617 - - $13678.14

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Canadore @ Stanford – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $12061.14 $1365 - - $13426.14
2 $12061.14 $1240 - - $13301.14

2018-2019 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $3022.5 $1154 - - $4176.5
2 $3022.5 $1029 - - $4051.5
3 $3022.5 $1029 - - $4051.5

2018-2019 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $12061.14 $1742 - - $13803.14
2 $12061.14 $1617 - - $13678.14
3 $12061.14 $1617 - - $13678.14

Ontario College Diploma

Student have the option to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists having completed their Professional Practice Exam.

Ontario College Diploma

Student have the option to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists having completed their Professional Practice Exam.

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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Pathway to Canadore College Programs

  • Recreation and Leisure Services – 1 year to complete
  • Recreation Therapy – 1 year to complete
  • Strength and Sport Conditioning – 1 year to complete

Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Ontario?

Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Canada?

Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution Internationally?


Please contact the Pathways Officer if you have additional questions regarding the credit transfer process:

Micheline Demers – Pathways Officer
705.474.7600 ext 5139
Micheline.Demers@canadorecollege.ca