Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation (fast-track)

Program Overview

In this program designed specifically for applicants with existing academic credentials, students with a degree in Science can expand their knowledge of the non-destructive evaluation industry and complete an advanced diploma in fewer semesters. Students learn about materials and specific testing methods in order to examine cars, trains, airplanes, spacecraft, towers, bridges, ships, power plants and amusement park rides to identify and analyze possible defects. With education, training, and practical experience under your belt, you will be prepared to begin your training in industry as an inspector to test and evaluate components for internal or external flaws, using advanced technology including visual inspection and radiology/radiographic techniques, allowing people to live and work in a safe environment. As a graduate, you will become an integral part of assuring the safety and integrity of our infrastructure, components and structures that are built or are in service in our society.

Hands On

Inspection

Attention to Detail

Admission Requirements

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

View All Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open	Open
January 2021	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,974 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,574 (CDN)

View Full Costs

Semester 1 Courses

View All Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Non-destructive testing inspector
Non-destructive testing analyst
Integrity and reliability inspector and specialist
Quality assurance and/or control lead
Non-destructive testing system designer
Pipeline inspector
R&D specialist
Welding inspector

View all Career Options

Program Details

If you are domestic or internationally educated student with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree you may be eligible for a compressed, fast-track opportunity to complete your diploma requirements in two semesters.

This program will provide you with the training and hands-on experience necessary to begin a career in non-destructive evaluation/testing (NDE/NDT). In combination with your degree those skills will allow for you to assess the data collection from the inspections and provide reports to senior management.

NDT inspectors engage in the examination and scientific testing of cars, trains, airplanes, space craft towers, bridges, ships, power plants, amusement park rides etc. You will learn how to examine these objects without causing damage or impairment to their future use, hence the term non-destructive. The purpose of the testing in this fashion is to detect possible internal or external defects and examine the properties of the object.

At the end of the program, you will be eligible to take method specific certification exams regulated by the Canadian General Standards Board if you have 70 per cent or better in each NDT course.

Admission Requirements

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

To be considered for the fast-track (credit transfer) pathway a specific educational background is recommended as follows.

Degree or diploma in either mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science or physics completed within the last five years
One post-secondary physics course
One post-secondary calculus course
One post-secondary statistics course
One post-secondary electricity course
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Additional information may be requested to demonstrate practical lab experience

International applicants should contact the International Admissions office for information about the application requirements.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,974	$13,574
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$95	$95
Total Fees:	$4,406	$15,481

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:

Non-destructive testing inspector
Non-destructive testing analyst
Integrity and reliability inspector and specialist
Quality assurance and/or control lead
Non-destructive testing system designer
Pipeline inspector
R&D specialist
Welding inspector

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Aerospace, automotive, transportation and manufacturing companies
Defense and military
Power generation and utilities
Oil, gas and petrochemical companies
Service and inspection companies
NDE equipment manufacturing

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates may also be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

COVID-19 Information

Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation (fast-track)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]