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 2,000 sq. ft. lab

Overview

Upcoming Intakes:  

Fall 2021: Commerce Court – North Bay, Canadore at Stanford – Brampton, Canadore at Stanford – Mississauga, Canadore at Stanford – Scarborough

Spring 2022: Canadore at Stanford – Scarborough

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 technologists 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 provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Academic Upgrading

Semester 1

ECM 100 Introduction to Engineering Principles
MET 100 Methods and Materials
CAD 100 Computer Aided Design I
CMM 140 Technical Writing I
MTH 160 Technical Math I
PHY 160 Fundamentals Physics for Engineering
HUM 200 Group Dynamics

Semester 2

CAD 150 Computer Aided Design II
ECM 120 Codes, Standards and Compliance
ECM 115 Infrastructure Engineering
MTH 161 Technical Math II
ECM 150 Applied Statics
GENED General Education Elective - Online (MEng Sem 2)

Semester 3

CAD 210 Advanced CAD (Mechanical)
MTH 235 Technical Statistics
MET 110 Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines
AVM 105 Advanced Manufacturing Processes I
ECM 240 Applied Strength of Materials
MTH 130 Fundamentals of Calculus
PSY 123 Group Dynamics

Semester 4

MET 200 Introduction to Thermodynamics
ECM 260 Fluid Mechanics
ECM 200 Law/Ethics/Professional Practice
MET 115 Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
CMM 300 Research and Reporting

Semester 5

MET 310 Engineering Operations Management
MET 305 Advanced Dynamics
MET 360 Advanced Calculus
MET 330 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
MET 320 Mechanical Lab I
ECM 300 Research Project I

Semester 6

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

Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses

2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $908 - - $3628.24
2 $2720.24 $758 - - $3478.24

2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $13179.52 $1488 - - $14667.52
2 $13179.52 $1338 - - $14517.52

2021-2022 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Canadore @ Stanford – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $13179.52 $1348 - - $14527.52
2 $13179.52 $1198 - - $14377.52

2021-2022 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $908 - - $3628.24
2 $2720.24 $758 - - $3478.24
3 $2720.24 $758 - - $3478.24

2021-2022 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $13179.52 $1488 - - $14667.52
2 $13179.52 $1338 - - $14517.52
3 $13179.52 $1338 - - $14517.52

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

You will also need:

  • Scientific Calculator - apx. $20.00
  • CSA Safety Boots - apx. $60.00
  • USB Key, Min 4GB - apx. $10.00
  • OACETT Registration and Certification - apx. $150.00 (optional, recommended during the 4th sem)

Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

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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