About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
  • Campus: Welland
  • Code: 0755 P0755
  • Delivery Length: 2 Years
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Overview

Are you interested in machines, automation, robots, 3D modelling and prototyping?

Mechanical Engineering Technicians’ responsibilities often include setting up and programming automation equipment; preparing and presenting technical reports and drawings; using precision instruments for inspection and testing; planning, implementing; and evaluating quality assurance procedures. Our program features face-to-face learning from industry professionals to give you the career skills that top employers need right now.

Highlights
  • Extensive hands-on labs with current industrial equipment.

  • Industrial automation including robots, CNC machining and PLC programming.

  • 3D modelling and prototyping with Autodesk Inventor.

  • Manufacturing processes including machining, metal forming, hydraulics, pneumatics, lean manufacturing, and others.

  • Quality inspection and analysis of data.

  • Graduates are eligible for the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) designation with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT).

  • Graduates are employed in many fields including automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, manufacturing, testing and more.

  • Graduates may enter the workforce directly or enter NC's Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program with advanced standing after completing bridging courses.

Career Opportunities
  • CAD technician
  • CNC programmer
  • Draftsperson
  • Estimator
  • Maintenance technician
  • Mechanical designer
  • Production development technician
  • Quality control technician
  • Robotics technician
  • Technical salesperson
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Courses

Term one (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
CAPT1139 Computer Applications 2
CAPT1278 Computer Aided Drafting 3
COMM1120 Introduction to Writing and Communicating in the Workplace 3
DRFT1136 Engineering Drawings 2
MATH1134 Mathematics I for the School of Technology Studies 4
MECH1225 Dimensional Metrology 3
TECH1120 General Health and Safety 3
Term two (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
CAPT1238 Computer Applications II 3
CAPT1337 Computer Aided Design and Rapid Prototyping 4
COMM1430 Technical Communications 3
MATH1230 Mathematics II 4
MECH1211 Manufacturing Processes I 3
MECH1220 Engineering Applications 2
PHYS1228 Physics 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term three (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
CAPT1226 Computer Numerical Control 3
CAPT1407 Programmable Logic Controls 3
MECH1102 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2
MECH1331 Materials Technology I 4
MECH1395 Fluid Power 4
MECH1555 Tool Design I 3
MECH1634 Robotics 3
PROD1334 Manufacturing Processes II 4
Term four (2026 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
CAPT1638 Computer Aided Manufacturing 3
MECH1325 Advanced Metrology Application 2
PROD1252 Quality Improvement Tools 4
PROD1601 Flexible Manufacturing Systems 3
PROD1630 Work and Motion Study 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Program Outcomes Term: 1244
  1. Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.

  2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.

  3. Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures

  4. Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces

  5. Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical engineering projects

  6. Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering

  7. Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical engineering drawing and other related technical documents

  8. Contribute to the design and the analysis of mechanical components, processes and systems applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering

  9. Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specification

  10. Verify the specifications of materials, processes and operations to support the design and production of mechanical components

  11. Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects

  12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
  • English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
  • Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:

These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Grade 11 (C) or (E) or Grade 12 (C) or (E)
  • Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)
  • Technological Design – Grade 11 (M) or Grade 12 (M)
Selection and Ranking

Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Program Requirements
Laptop Lease
  • Personally dedicated laptop computers are an integral part of our computer-integrated curriculum. All students are required to lease a high-end laptop computer from the college.
  • By leasing the laptop computer, the student is provided with continuous access to state-of-the-art application software packages that could not be made available through traditional computer laboratories or through student-owned computers.
  • The laptop configurations will include the MS Windows operating system and networking software for connection to the college network system. Application software provided by the college includes Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical and MCL II Robot-Programming, Revit, Civil3D, MathCAD, and WINEST. Several other application programs will be provided by the college as required throughout the program.
  • Students will be required to purchase some additional software.
  • Visit niagaracollege.ca/laptop for more information.

All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.

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Availability

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My favorite aspect of the program has definitely been studying the theoretical basis for sound mechanical design and putting these concepts into practice. Through the integrated co-op system, I was able to spend 4 months designing launch cages and monitoring systems for unmanned-submarines in Chile, and 8 months working on the F-35 Lightning fighter jet in Manitoba.

Benjamin Laurence, program graduate
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