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Ministry-approved title: Mechanical Engineering Technician
The Mechanical Engineering Technician – Non-Destructive Evaluation (fast-track) program is designed specifically for applicants with existing academic credentials. Students with a degree in a related field can expand their knowledge of the non-destructive evaluation (NDE) industry and complete an advanced diploma in just two semesters.
Students will learn about materials and specific testing methods in order to examine structures and components such as cars, trains, airplanes, spacecraft, towers, bridges, ships, power plants and amusement park rides to name a few to identify and analyze possible defects.
In addition to gaining hands-on experience during the program, graduates may be eligible to receive the training certificates required for NDT personnel qualification.
To be considered for the fast-track (credit transfer) pathway a specific educational background is required as follows:
International applicants should contact the International Admissions office for information about the application requirements.
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.
Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.
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This fast-track program is for eligible domestic or internationally educated professionals with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
The two semesters will provide you with the training and hands-on experience necessary to begin a career in non-destructive evaluation/testing (NDE/NDT) and receive the training certificates required for NDT personnel qualification. In combination with your degree these skills will allow you to assess the data collected from the inspections/tests and provide reports.
NDT inspectors engage in the examination and 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. You will also learn how testing this way is used to detect possible internal or external defects and examine the object's properties.
At the end of the program, you will be eligible to take method-specific certification exams regulated by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) standard 48.9712 if you have 70 per cent or higher in the related NDT courses. Certificates of training are provided at the end of the program for each successful method course completed.
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.
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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