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Ministry-approved title: Mechanical Engineering Technician (Non-Destructive Evaluation)
Build a high-demand technical career protecting people, infrastructure and industry. In the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation program, students learn to inspect critical components without causing damage, using advanced technologies to detect issues before they become failures.
From aerospace and power generation to transportation and manufacturing, non-destructive testing (NDT) plays a vital role in keeping systems safe, reliable and operating.
In this hands-on program, students:
Graduates are equipped to enter a specialized field with growing demand, strong industry connections and opportunities for long-term career growth.
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The best way to succeed in the field is through immersive learning experiences. 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.
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This program prepares students for careers in inspection, quality control and non-destructive evaluation through a combination of classroom learning, lab-based training and applied technical practice.
Students develop the skills to examine materials, components and structures without causing damage, helping ensure they remain safe, reliable and fit for use.
Key areas of study include:
Hands-on experience Throughout the program, students work with industry-relevant tools and technologies to inspect real-world components and systems. Lab-based learning emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving in both controlled and applied settings.
Students gain experience using:
Industry connections and career preparation Durham College’s strong industry relationships help prepare graduates for employment in a growing and specialized field.
Program highlights include:
Is this program a good fit? This program is well-suited to students who are:
Important to know Some roles in this field involve working in confined spaces or at heights. Visual acuity testing is required prior to certification exams, and some employers require security clearances.
This program is a Recognized Training Organization (RTO) for NDT in Canada and the training is provided to an internationally recognized ISO standard.
Recognized certificates of training are provided at the end of the program for each successful NDT method and preparatory courses completed. Your training certificates are also recognized worldwide and by other Standards bodies or organizations.
NDT personnel are qualified to the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) 48.9712 standard administered by a Certifying Body in Canada and provides eligibility to write certification exams upon graduation with qualifying experience.
As a graduate, you will also be eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Students can register for Canadian Institute of non-destructive evaluation student membership.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or Math. Domestic applicants who 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.
Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.
DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:
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The best way to succeed in the field is through immersive learning experiences. Co-op is an excellent way to build a 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 students’ academic and personal goals.
First year students starting the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation program in September 2026 will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first 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 semesters of their program.
Supports are available through Experiential Learning to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, Experiential Learning 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 of the program before graduating.
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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