Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op)
- 4 years
- Duration
- 60,912 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Welland / Canada
- Location
Program description
Do mechanical design, machinery, automation, robotics, 3D modeling, and prototyping excite you?
Engineering in Mechanical Systems The duties of technologists typically include creating, designing, and analyzing mechanical systems and machine parts; assembling and configuring automation equipment; producing and presenting technical reports and drawings; utilizing precise instruments for testing and inspection; and organizing, carrying out, and assessing quality assurance protocols. Our curriculum combines 16 months of co-op work placement with in-person instruction from business professionals to provide you with the professional abilities that today's top employers want.
Highlights
- Extensive labs with industrial equipment that are hands-on.
- PLC programming, CNC machining, and robotics are examples of industrial automation.
- Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling and prototyping.
- Manufacturing processes.
- Data analysis and quality control inspection.
- Graduates may apply to the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT) for the designation of Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).
Program structure
Term One
- Computer Applications
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Introduction to Writing and Communicating in the Workplace
- Engineering Drawings
- Mathematics I for the School of Technology Studies
- Dimensional Metrology
- General Health and Safety
Term Two
- Computer Applications II
- Computer Aided Design and Rapid Prototyping
- Technical Communications
- Mathematics II
- Manufacturing Processes I
- Engineering Applications
- Physics
Elective Information
- Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required
Term Three
- Computer Numerical Control
- Mathematics III for Technology
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Statics
- Materials Technology I
- Tool Design I
- Manufacturing Processes II
Term Four (Co-Op)
- Co-op Work Term I
Term Five (Co-Op)
- Co-op Work Term II
Term Six
- Programmable Logic Controls
- Mathematics IV for Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechanics of Materials I
- Dynamics
- Fluid Power
- Materials Technology II
- Robotics
Term Seven
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Advanced Metrology Application
- Mechanics of Materials II
- Fluid Mechanics
- Quality Improvement Tools
- Work and Motion Study
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Term Eight (Co-Op)
- Co-op Work Term III
Term Nine (Co-Op)
- Co-op Work Term IV
Term Ten
- Thermodynamics I
- Computer Modelling Tools for Mechanical Engineering
- Machine Design I
- Machine Design Components
- Mechanical Systems Design
Elective Information
- Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required
Price
Level One
- Tuition — 7,575 CAD
- Ancillary Fees — 3,389 CAD
- Material Fees — 20 CAD
- Level Total — 10,984 CAD
Level Two
- Tuition — 7,575 CAD
- Ancillary Fees — 1,242 CAD
- Material Fees — 62 CAD
- Level Total — 8,879 CAD
Year One Total: 19,864 CAD
Level Three
- Tuition — 7,575 CAD
- Ancillary Fees — 3,608 CAD
- Material Fees — 30 CAD
- Level Total 11,213 CAD
Level Four
- Co-op/work terms have no tuition cost, however the co-op fee(s) in previous terms covers administration of this term.
Level Five
- Co-op/work terms have no tuition cost, however the co-op fee(s) in previous terms covers administration of this term.
Year Two Total: 12,173 CAD
Level Six
- Tuition — 7,575 CAD
- Ancillary Fees — 2,176 CAD
- Material Fees — 98 CAD
- Level Total — 9,849 CAD
Level Seven
- Tuition — 7,575 CAD
- Ancillary Fees — 1,198 CAD
- Material Fees — 264 CAD
- Level Total — 9,037 CAD
Level Eight
- Co-op/work terms have no tuition cost, however the co-op fee(s) in previous terms covers administration of this term.
Year Three Total: 18,886 CAD
Level Nine
- Co-op/work terms have no tuition cost, however the co-op fee(s) in previous terms covers administration of this term.
Level Ten
- Tuition — 7,575 CAD
- Ancillary Fees — 1,453 CAD
- Material Fees — 0 CAD
- Level Total — 9,028 CAD
Year Four Total: 9,988 CAD
Estimated Program Total: 60,912 CAD
Requirements for applicants
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)
Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
You will be required to provide proof of one or more of the following:
- Niagara College Mature Student Test for English
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level (Ontario High School Curriculum)
- ACE English (Academic Upgrading)
- International Credential Assessment for studies outside of Canada
If English is your subsequent language, Niagara College (for the purposes of admission to standard non-competitive programs) will also accept these English Language Test Scores
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE) - 169 – No skill under 162
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) including Indicator Test** 6.0 – No individual band under 5.5.
- Duolingo Language Test - Overall score of 105+, with no individual score under 95
- Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test - Paper-based: 500, Computer based: 173, iBT: 79, Minimum: 20 Writing, 20 Speaking
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 46+, with no individual skill under 36
- Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) including CAEL Online Proficiency Test - 60 – No individual band under 50.
- Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP) - Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%
About the university
Niagara College, with campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake, is conveniently located in the center of the Niagara Region, only minutes away from one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. The college is home to more than 130 cutting-edge academic programs.
All of our campuses are home to state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods, including small class sizes, cutting-edge research, and real-world application.
These courses put students in an interactive and technologically advanced learning environment. Our grads are well-versed in multiple cultures, quick learners, and risk takers who push the envelope of what's possible in business in Niagara, Canada, and beyond.
Why Niagara College?
- 130+ certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and Bachelor's Degree programs
- 600+ credit, vocational and general interest courses
- We care about you and want you to succeed - employers report high levels of satisfaction with the skills and knowledge possessed by NC graduates.
- Building a sustainable future
- More than seven thousand students per year participate in cooperative education, field placements, internships, learning enterprises, apprenticeships, clinical placements, course-based research, and fieldwork in about one hundred different academic disciplines.
