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Ministry-approved title: Mechanical Engineering Technician
The Mechanical Engineering Technician program will provide you with the ability and confidence to seek opportunities and provide support within the dynamic world of engineering, including in the automotive, energy generation, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Your future role may steer you towards a career in design, metal and non-metal fabrication including machining and 3D printing, or technical support.
Students will have the opportunity to work in our modern facilities, including the Integrated Manufacturing Centre, to explore Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Electrical, Fluid Power, Precision Machining, and Measurement. Upon graduation, students are eligible for membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
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The Mechanical Engineering Technician program provides a wide variety of career options. Laboratory practice emphasizes hands-on, project-based study that involves individual and teamwork. You will be prepared to work independently and provide technical support and service as a valued member of an engineering team. You will also learn how to:
Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and problem-solving skills in the Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC), a world-class on-campus training facility.
Please note: students will be required to purchase green tag safety boots in order to participate in many laboratory settings.
Graduates are eligible for membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
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.
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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.
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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