Mechanical Engineering Technician

Program Overview

This program will provide you with the ability and confidence to seek opportunities and provide support within the dynamic world of engineering, including the automotive, energy generation, construction and manufacturing sectors. Your future role may steer you towards a career in industrial design, metal and non-metal fabrication including machining or technical support. Students train and explore in our premier advanced automation facility through an experiential learning path that engages them with real-world controllers, operator touch screens, industrial networks, robotics and more.

Precision

Hands On

Inspection

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD) specialist
Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programmer and/or operator
Computer-Numerical-Control (CNC) machine programmer and/or setup/operator
Maintenance technician
Quality assurance/control inspector
Process planner, coordinator, or control technician
Technical sales and support representative

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Program Details

This program will appeal to you if you prefer hands-on experience and like technology. You will learn to create computer-aided drawing (CAD) models of machine parts and assemblies, program computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software and manufacture designs using computer numerical control (CNC) code. The program is taught in up to date laboratories, utilizing the latest design software and manufacturing and testing equipment.

From the manufacturing and production to power generation and oil and gas industries, employment opportunities exist in:

Engineering design and drafting
Installation
Manufacturing
Product/system testing
Operating
Quality management and evaluation
Technical sales
Servicing of mechanical systems

Please note: You will be required to purchase green tag safety boots in order to participate in many laboratory settings.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$155	$155
Total Fees:	$4,214	$15,289

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD) specialist
Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programmer and/or operator
Computer-Numerical-Control (CNC) machine programmer and/or setup/operator
Maintenance technician
Quality assurance/control inspector
Process planner, coordinator, or control technician
Technical sales and support representative

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Aerospace, automotive, or product manufacturing
Building renovation and construction
Chemical or food processing and/or packaging
Energy generation and distribution or oil and gas production
Telecommunication or transportation

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Program graduates may pursue membership with the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists. Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

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Mechanical Engineering Technician

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]