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Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial Mechanic

Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (T855)

Program Length:
Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

Starts:
September

Contact:


Randy Appleby
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4668
rappleby@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Physics (C) or (U) is recommended
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
Mechanical Engineering Technicians/Industrial Mechanics make parts using various hand and machine tools. They perform welding and fabrication, installation of fluid power systems, pumps, valves and piping and possess basic electrical skills. They also perform machine repair and trouble-shooting of industrial mechanical systems and material-handling equipment and have skills in rigging of loads and crane operations.

This program appeals to students who have a mechanical aptitude and enjoy hands on work. They need to be organized and enjoy a challenge while working both independently and as part of a team.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job opportunities are very good with technicians able to work in different industrial and manufacturing environments. With a strong background in both theory and practice, graduates are well prepared for positions as millwright apprentice, prototype maker, machine tool builder/integrator apprentice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Program Physical Demands Analysis: T855
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$3,207.69
Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.

NOTE: This program is being updated to meet the new Mechanical Technician Program Standard.
Some courses may be modified.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
MTH112
3
Technical Math I
SSC100G
3
Ethnic & Minority Relations
BPT120
2
Blueprint Reading
TML122
3
Shop Theory I
TML127
10
Shop Practice I

Semester 2
MTCT201G
3
Technological Developments
MTCT224
4
Millwright Mechanics & Rigging
MTCT226
3
Industrial Fluid Mechanics I
MTCT225
2
Machine Mechanics
MTH223
2
Geometry & Trigonometry
BPT209
2
Blueprint Reading & Drawing 2
WLD208
3

Basic Welding Process &
Fabricating
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 3
ELC012
3
Electricity I
MTCT312
5
Machine Tool Technology III
MTCT317
3
Fluid Power II
MTCT319
3
Millwright Mechanics III
MTCT316
1
Technical Math III
PSE445G
3

Industrial Environment
Awareness
BPT390A
2
Blueprint Reading & Drawing 3

Semester 4
ELC023
3
Electricity IV
MTCT412
4
Machine Tool Technology
MTCT415
5
Fluid Power III
MTCT418
3
Millwright Mechanics IV
BPT490A
2
Blueprint Reading & Drawing 4
MGN117
3
Small Business Exploration


Last updated 11/22/2011