Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Automation (Optional Co-op)

Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Advanced Diploma, College
Nominal duration	3 years, plus 2 Optional Co-op terms
Study language	English
Course code	EMA

Tuition fee	CA$16,618 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,238), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$16,618 per year

The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,238), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 12 Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English
Grade 12 Mathematics

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105

Other accepted language tests

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/EMA.html

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will learn how to interpret schematic drawings and use electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools. With an emphasis on automation and robotics, this program is a blend of electronics and mechanical engineering and focuses on training engineering technologists. You will acquire industry-specific skills such as operating hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, using programmable logic controllers (PLC), and understanding machine elements and industrial automation. Classes and labs will be delivered in Seneca’s Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship – CITE.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Diagnostic techniques
Reading engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
Troubleshooting of electronics, electrical and mechanical systems
Programming of controls systems
Programming of robotics systems
Operating mechatronic engineering systems

Affiliations/Associations

KUKA
Siemens
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Optional Co-op

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases, the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as: