Mechanical Engineering Technician
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
|---|---|
| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 30601 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,589 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| 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):
Note: This program is available for conditional offer if the applicant meets all academic requirements other than English. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
|---|
| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
|
|---|
| More information |
|---|
Overview
Humber’s Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma program provides you with the necessary skills to design and manufacture mechanical systems and subsystems. You will learn the design concepts with the most advanced software and work with the most updated technologies in advanced manufacturing. The curriculum covers the theory and the skills required for:
- engineering design and modelling
- using solid works and AutoCAD
- mechanical components and systems design
- advanced manufacturing technologies
- programming (CNC) machine tools using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software
The curriculum includes courses in solid mechanics, mechanical design, hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), maintenance techniques and manufacturing. You will be able to develop and implement manufacturing procedures to produce and manufacture system’s designs.
Career opportunities
Begin a career designing and manufacturing with the Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma.
According to the Canadian Government’s Working in Canada website, the outlook for jobs in this field is positive. “Due to a concentration of employers such as power plants, large automotive manufacturers and other transportation and goods manufacturers, openings for mechanical engineers should remain steady,” says the report.
Graduates find employment in areas related to mechanical design, manufacturing, testing, consulting and service industries, as well as in machine tool sales and service departments. Demand is growing for graduates in fields related to the sustainable economy and in consulting engineering particularly for companies engaged in infrastructure projects.