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Recognized in Ontario for outstanding knowledge and skills, quality of learning experience, graduate satisfaction and graduation rate, this program explores the exciting worlds of robotics, industrial automation, instrumentation and control systems from a hands-on perspective. You will acquire the education and coding skills needed to bring machines to life by designing and troubleshooting automation systems used in a variety of industries. Students train and explore in the world-class Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC) engaging with real-world PLC controllers, operator touch screens, industrial networks, robotics and more.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMTY) program at Durham College is also part of the industry-leading Fanuc Robotics Certified Education Training program, which provides students with the opportunity to earn the globally recognized Fanuc Robotics Handling Tool Operations and Programming Level-1 Certification directly within their course of study.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Navy and now qualifies for Canadian Armed Forces skill recognition. Learn more.
Durham College (DC) is proud to partner with Johnson Controls to award annual entrance bursaries in September of each year to five students entering their first semester of studies in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. Learn more and apply online today.
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The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning.
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This three-year program will prepare you for a career in multiple aspects of automation technology, spanning the electrical and mechanical engineering boundaries. It primarily focuses on industrial automation and its associated control systems including PLC programming, design and documentation. Students in this program are the primary users of the world-class Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC) and industrial programming laboratories, which provide our graduates with an edge upon graduation. For a preview of the extraordinary, industrial grade IMC laboratory, view these 360-degree video links.
As part of the industrial world leader Fanuc Robotics Certified Education training program, all EMTY graduates earn Fanuc Robotics' Handling Tool Operations and Programming Level 1 Certification. Key automation technology career opportunities are available in an endless number of application areas including:
As a graduate, you will specialize in designing, analyzing, troubleshooting, modifying, maintaining and repairing automated electromechanical equipment, components, systems and subsystems. In addition, you will be able to:
A superior, modern training facility, the IMC is a world-class, industrial-grade, automated facility that houses major equipment components including:
Please note: You will be required to purchase safety shoes and glasses in order to participate in many laboratory settings on campus.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Navy and now qualifies as a Canadian Armed Forces Paid Education program. In-program students could be eligible for full tuition subsidy.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Navy and now qualifies for Canadian Armed Forces skill recognition, as well.
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The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.
The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Durham College (DC) is proud to partner with Johnson Controls to award annual entrance bursaries in September of each year to five students entering their first semester of studies in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. Applications for these bursaries open in August and are designed to help those with demonstrated financial need and who belong to an equity-deserving group, including but not limited to, those who are racialized, identify as female, or have a disability. Each Johnson Controls Entrance Bursary is valued at $2,000 and includes mentorship and networking opportunities with local Johnson Controls employees. Learn more and apply online today.
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Your learning experience will be complemented by a mandatory 80-hour field placement related to your program of study. Placement provides students with relevant work experience and can be completed in various ways. Students are encouraged to search for their own positions in order to enhance their job search skills while in consultation with a program-specific placement advisor.
Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.
Processor: i5 RAM: 8GB Storage: 256GB SSD Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1 Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version) Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter Camera: Webcam/built-in camera Internet connection
Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the Faculty office.
Students in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their second academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for co-op will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term between the second and third years of their program.
Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions. Upon completing the work term, co-op students return to campus to complete their final two academic semesters to the program before graduating.
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Once transferred to the co-op option of this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.
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The first of its kind in Canada, the IMC is a world-class, industrial-grade, automated facility used by students in the School of Science and Engineering Technology. The facility houses major equipment components including: operator touch screens; industrial networks and robots; conveyor systems; programmable logic controllers (PLCs) hardware; vision cameras; bar code scanners; RFID; and supervisory control and data acquisition software (SCADA).
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