Confederation College

Instrumentation Engineering Technician - Process Automation and Control

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Program Information

School:Confederation College
Faculty:Engineering Technology
Degree:Diploma; Co-op; University Transfer
Field of Study:Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Description:Ever wonder what it takes to keep complex industrial processes running? Today there are process measurement and control system techniques that ensure precise product consistency and reliability.




Confederation College’s Instrumentation Engineering Technician – Process Automation and Control two-year program will provide you with a solid footing in both theory and practice in a modern, cutting-edge laboratory designed to emulate common control systems found in industry. Through coursework, you’ll learn the basics of electrical, digital, electronics, computer systems, industrial drawings & specifications, physics, computer software and communications for technology. Our lab features functioning processes employing pneumatic as well as modern microprocessor-based electronic control equipment such as PLC’s, Distributed Control Systems, and field networks.
URL:Instrumentation Engineering Technician - Process Automation and Control at Confederation College
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,376
International: $27,900

This cost estimate represents the full tuition for full-time students attending the main Thunder Bay campus.. Please note that fees are estimated and are subject to change.

Careers:Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and TechniciansIndustrial Instrument Technicians and Mechanics

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   Mathematics 
  •  Grade12 English 
Applicants are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (C/U) Level; or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment; or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED); or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE). Applicants are also required to have Grade 11 MCF3M Functions and Applications, or MCR3U Functions, or Grade 12 MAP4C Foundations for College Math, or MCT4C Mathematics for College Technology or University Preparation. If you do not meet the entrance requirements, we encourage you to apply for the Pre-Technology program-Technology/Aviation to facilitate success in your technology path.




Program Requirements (for international students):
  • A high school/senior secondary diploma with a grade 12 math credit; original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable
  • English Proficiency; academic IELTS: 6.0, no band lower than 5.5, except for students from India who must have no band lower than 6.0 to meet SDS requirements.
  • * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 18, 2022