Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automation and Robotics
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years |
Study language | English |
Course code | 4105 |
Tuition fee | CA$18,951 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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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):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
With a focus on automated systems, which are at the heart of virtually all advanced manufacturing and other industry sectors, this program will help you to launch a career in automation and robotics.
Courses — some of which may be offered in an online/hybrid format — will be comprehensive and emphasize basic technology used in building and operating automated industrial systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and robotics. The program will include a thorough understanding of theory along with practical, hands-on laboratory experience.
Recognitions
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician (C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement.
Accreditation
This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
Note:
You’ll be able to graduate as a technician after two years or continue for additional study and co-op work experience in the three-year Automation and Robotics Technology program. If you wish to transfer to the Technology option and obtain an advanced diploma, you must complete MATH-231 (Differential Calculus with Analytic Geometry) and MATH-232 (Integral Calculus) prior to Semester 5.
Career opportunities
- Robotics technician
- PLC technician
- Electro-mechanical assembler
- Electro-mechanical maintenance technician
- Electro-mechanical technician
- Fluid power technician
- Inside sales professional
- Field service technician