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

Program Overview

Through non-destructive testing (NDT), graduates of this fast-track program will have the ability to examine the quality and integrity of products and structures to detect possible internal or external defects without causing damage to their future use or well-being, all after just one year of study.

Hands On

Inspection

Attention to Detail

Admission Requirements

Honours Bachelor of Science degree in either mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science or physics including a credit in physics, calculus, statistics and electricity
Additional information may be requested
Proof of English language proficiency required

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2019	Waitlisted	Closed

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,305 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,467 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Structural integrity specialist
Non-destructive testing (NDT) supervisor
NDT systems designer
Pipeline inspector
Quality assurance inspector
Radiation technician
Research associate
Welding inspector

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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 (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 the certification exams administered by the Canadian General Standards Board if you have 70 per cent or better in each NDT course.

Admission Requirements

Honours Bachelor of Science degree in either mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science or physics including a credit in physics, calculus, statistics and electricity
Additional information may be requested
Proof of English language proficiency required

Applicants whose first language is not English or who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$3,305	$13,467
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,245	$1,720
Program Incidental	$95	$95
Total Fees:	$4,645	$15,282

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Structural integrity specialist
Non-destructive testing (NDT) supervisor
NDT systems designer
Pipeline inspector
Quality assurance inspector
Radiation technician
Research associate
Welding inspector

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Aerospace, automotive, railway or transportation companies
Defence and military
Oil, gas and petrochemical companies
Power generation and utilities
Service and inspection companies

Students enrolled in this program may have opportunities to apply for related internships in the industry and step out of the program for controlled periods of time, returning to complete the diploma when courses are available

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.

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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

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2019 [PDF]

College guide September 2019 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]