Program Overview

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Mechanical Engineering - Technician

Overview

Upcoming Intake: Fall 2025: Commerce Court – North Bay

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Technician - 2 Years / Technology - 3 Years

Become skilled in this in-demand and important field. Learn to design, develop and maintain machine components, tools, heating and ventilation systems, power generation and manufacturing plants and equipment, and much more. Mechanical engineering technicians and technologists are sought after in a number of industries including mining, manufacturing, and forestry.

Your Future Career

• Consulting engineering firms
• Manufacturing and processing companies
• Government agencies

What You Learn (2 Years)

• Computer Aided Design - 3D design
• Electrical/electronic fundamentals
• Fluid mechanics
• Manufacturing processes
• Strength of materials
• HVAC

What You Learn (3 Years)

• Solid modelling
• Thermodynamics
• Metallurgy
• Pneumatics, hydraulics and automation
• Machine design

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 12 Math (C), or (U)
• Recommended courses include: MCT4C and SPH4C or SPH4U
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Technician - 4 semesters / Technology - 6 semesters

Intake:

Semester 1 - Fall

• CAD100 | Computer Aided Design I
• CMM140 | Technical Writing I
• ECM100 | Introduction to Engineering Principles
• HUM200 | Group Dynamics
• MET100 | Methods and Materials
• MTH160 | Technical Math I
• PHY160 | Fundamentals Physics for Engineering

Semester 2 - Winter

• CAD150 | Computer Aided Design II
• ECM120 | Codes, Standards and Compliance
• ECM150 | Applied Statics
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online (MET Sem 2)
• MTH161 | Technical Math II
• MTH235 | Technical Statistics

Semester 3 - Fall

• CAD210 | Advanced CAD (Mechanical)
• ECM240 | Applied Strength of Materials
• MET110 | Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines
• MET210 | Manufacturing Processes
• MET220 | Introduction to Thermodynamics
• MTH130 | Fundamentals of Calculus
• PSY123 | Applied Psychology

Semester 4 - Winter

• CMM300 | Research and Reporting
• ECM200 | Law/Ethics/Professional Practice
• ECM260 | Fluid Mechanics
• MET115 | Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
• MET230 | Advanced Manufacturing

Semester 5 - Fall

• ECM300 | Research Project I
• MET305 | Advanced Dynamics
• MET310 | Engineering Operations Management
• MET320 | Mechanical Lab I
• MET330 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics
• MTH360 | Advanced Calculus

Semester 6 - Winter

• MET300 | Metrology and Quality Control
• MET315 | Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• MET325 | Advanced Strength of Materials
• MET335 | Machine Design
• MET340 | Research Project II - Mechanical
• MET350 | Advanced Dynamics of Machines
• MET355 | Mechanical Lab II

Tuition Fees

– 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24
• 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24

– 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04
• 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04

– 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Canadore @ Stanford – International

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 2 | $15547.5 | $1259 | - | - | $16806.5

– 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24
• 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24
• 3 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24

– 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International

• Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total
• ---|---|---|---|---|---
• 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04
• 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04
• 3 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04

What You Need

• Textbooks: Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
• Technology/Devices: Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
• You will also need:
  • Scientific Calculator - apx. $20.00
  • CSA Safety Boots - apx. $60.00
  • USB Key, Min 4GB - apx. $10.00
  • OACETT Registration and Certification - apx. $150.00 (optional, recommended during the 4th sem)

Certification/Accreditation

• Ontario College Diploma
• Student have the option to register with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists having completed their Professional Practice Exam.

Learning Outcomes

• Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
• View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
• View course outlines
• Find out more about General Education program requirements here.

Further Your Education

• There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
• Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
• Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
• Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.