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Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)


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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
METY
Next Intake
September 2024
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Faculty
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
Length
Six semesters
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Program Overview

This program will provide you with the ability and confidence to seek opportunities and provide support within the dynamic world of engineering, including in the automotive, energy generation, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Your future role may steer you towards a career in design, metal and non-metal fabrication including machining and 3D printing, or technical support. Our modern facilities excel in the delivery of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Electrical, Fluid Power, Precision Machining, and Measurement.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Grade 11 or 12 physics and drafting

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,530 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Computer Applications I (COMP 1101)
  • Engineering Drawings (DRFT 1107)
  • Engineering Graphics I (DRFT 1131)
  • Manufacturing Sciences (MANF 1131)
  • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
  • Physical Science (PHYS 1131)

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Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) specialist
  • Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programme
  • Computer-Numerical-Control (CNC) machine programmer
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) designer
  • Mechanical designer
  • Plastic injection mould designer
  • Power generation support specialist
  • Process planner or coordinator
  • Quality assurance/control specialist
  • Technical sales and support representative
 

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Program Details

  • The Mechanical Engineering Technology program provides a wide variety of career options. Laboratory practice emphasizes hands-on, project-based study that involves individual and teamwork.You will be prepared to work independently and provide technical support and service as a valued member of an engineering team.You will also learn how to:
    • Analyze engineering problems involving fluid-thermal sciences
    • Create, modify and improve engineering designs using conventional and computer-based methods
    • Perform engineering tests and failure analysis
    • Use computer-aided engineering software/systems to conduct engineering design and analysis

    In the third year of the program, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and problem-solving skills in the Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC), a world-class on-campus training facility.

    Graduates are eligible for membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.

    Please note: students will be required to purchase green tag safety boots in order to participate in many laboratory settings.

    IN THE NEWS

    • A second DC faculty member receives a Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence
    • Durham College puts 3D printers into action creating PPE for frontline workers facing COVID-19
    • DC Outstanding Student Researchers receive awards at Research Day
    • Successful graduate returns to Durham College
    • Leading engineering and design firm hires 14 DC grads
    • DC students design future with newly purchased 3D printers
    • Fortus® 360mc rapid prototyper installed in the Integrated Manufacturing Centre
    • Research opportunities (video)
    • Mechanical Engineering students team up with Nolet Electric Scooters

     

     

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Monitor compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
  2. Plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
  3. Monitor and encourage compliance with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
  4. Develop and apply sustainability best practices in workplaces.
  5. Use current and emerging technologies to implement mechanical engineering projects.
  6. Analyze and solve complex mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering
  7. Prepare, analyze, evaluate and modify mechanical engineering drawings and other related technical documents.
  8. Design and analyze mechanical components, processes and systems by applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
  9. Design, manufacture and maintain mechanical components according to required specifications.
  10. Establish and verify the specifications of materials, processes and operations for the design and production of mechanical components.
  11. Plan, implement and evaluate projects by applying project management principles.
  12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
  13. Apply business principles to design and engineering practices.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Grade 11 or 12 physics and drafting

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Computer Applications I (COMP 1101)
  • Engineering Drawings (DRFT 1107)
  • Engineering Graphics I (DRFT 1131)
  • Manufacturing Sciences (MANF 1131)
  • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
  • Physical Science (PHYS 1131)

Semester 2

  • Engineering Graphics II (DRFT 2131)
  • Electrical Control Fundamentals (ELEC 1133)
  • Fluid Power I (FLUD 1131)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mathematics for Technology II (MATH 2131)
  • Applied Mechanics (MECH 2103)
  • Technical Report Writing for Science & Technology (TECH 1130)

Semester 3

  • CAD I (CAD 3132)
  • Engineering Design Elements (DRFT 3131)
  • Fluid Power II (FLUD 2132)
  • Fluid Mechanics (FLUD 4131)
  • Manufacturing Processes (MANF 3131)
  • Calculus (MATH 3132)
  • Mechanics Of Materials (MTRL 2132)

Semester 4

  • CAD II (CAD 4132)
  • CAM I (CAM 4132)
  • Career Planning & Development (CARR 2130)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Dynamics Of Machines (MACH 3132)
  • Engineering Data Management (SYSM 1131)
  • Thermodynamics (THER 1101)

Semester 5

  • CAD III (CAD 5132)
  • CAM II (CAM 5132)
  • Measurement I (MEAS 4132)
  • Engineering Materials (METL 1131)
  • Field Placement (PLAC 1100)
  • Statistical Quality Control I (STAT 3134)
  • Tool Design (TOOL 5131)

Semester 6

  • Engineering Design Project (CAD 6132)
  • Manufacturing Automation (CAM 6132)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Measurement II (MEAS 5132)
  • Materials and The Environment (METL 2131)
  • Statistical Quality Control II (STAT 4133)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements.Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In-person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Flexible:
Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) specialist
  • Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programme
  • Computer-Numerical-Control (CNC) machine programmer
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) designer
  • Mechanical designer
  • Plastic injection mould designer
  • Power generation support specialist
  • Process planner or coordinator
  • Quality assurance/control specialist
  • Technical sales and support representative
 

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Aerospace, automotive, or product manufacturing
  • Building renovation and construction
  • Chemical or food processing and/or packaging
  • Energy generation and distribution or oil and gas production
  • Telecommunication or transportation

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by an 80-hour field placement in your final year, which will enable you to work within an engineering-related environment while continuing your studies.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Program graduates may pursue membership with the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists. Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Technology- Sustainable Energy Systems – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Science – Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Manufacturing) – Cape Breton University
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum) – Cape Breton University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (General Business) – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Engineering – Lakehead University
  • Bachelor of Technology (Energy Engineering Technology) – McMaster University
  • Bachelor of Technology (Manufacturing Engineering Technology) – McMaster University
  • Bachelor of Technology (Technology Management) – Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Technology (Trades and Technology Leadership) – Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Engineering – University of Windsor
  • Bachelor of Education - Technological Education – York University

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i7
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the Faculty office.

Co-operative education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals.

Effective September 2021, students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students enrolled in the co-op option are required to complete two four-month, paid work terms totaling 840 hours. Work terms are scheduled between semesters two and three and four and five of the program.

Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.

Program Sequence

SEPTEMBER INTAKE:

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Co-op work term 1
Year 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4 Co-op work term 2
Year 3 Academic semester 5 Academic semester 6

 

Courses

CO-OP OPTION

SEMESTER 1

  • Computer Applications I (COMP 1101)
  • Engineering Drawings (DRFT 1107)
  • Engineering Graphics I (DRFT 1131)
  • Manufacturing Sciences (MANF 1131)
  • Mathematics For Technology I (MATH 1131)
  • Physical Science (PHYS 1131)

SEMESTER 2

  • Engineering Graphics II (DRFT 2131)
  • Electrical Control Fundamentals (ELEC 1133)
  • Fluid Power I (FLUD 1131)
  • Mathematics For Technology II (MATH 2131)
  • Applied Mechanics (MECH 2103)
  • Technical Report Writing For Science & Technology (TECH 1130)
  • Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)

CO-op Work Term 1

Co-op Work Term 1 (MECC 1000)

The co-op experience provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their professional knowledge and skills in a practice setting. The work term will provide students with work experience with mechanical engineering projects. The work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills. Students will be assessed on performance and ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, professional standards, and ethics.

SEMESTER 3

  • CAD I (CAD 3132)
  • Engineering Design Elements (DRFT 3131)
  • Fluid Power II (FLUD 2132)
  • Fluid Mechanics (FLUD 4131)
  • Manufacturing Processes (MANF 3131)
  • Calculus (MATH 3132)
  • Mechanics Of Materials (MTRL 2132)

SEMESTER 4

  • CAD II (CAD 4132)
  • CAM I (CAM 4132)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Dynamics Of Machines (MACH 3132)
  • Engineering Data Management (SYSM 1131)
  • Thermodynamics (THER 1101)

Co-op Work Term 2

Co-op Work Term 2 (MECC 2000)

The co-op experience provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their professional knowledge and skills in a practice setting. The work term will provide students with further work experience with mechanical engineering projects. The work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills. Students will be assessed on performance and ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, professional standards, and ethics.

SEMESTER 5

  • CAD III (CAD 5132)
  • CAM II (CAM 5132)
  • Measurement I (MEAS 4132)
  • Engineering Materials (METL 1131)
  • Statistical Quality Control I (STAT 3134)
  • Tool Design (TOOL 5131)

SEMESTER 6

  • Engineering Design Project (CAD 6132)
  • Manufacturing Automation (CAM 6132)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Measurement II (MEAS 5132)
  • Materials And The Environment (METL 2131)
  • Statistical Quality Control II (STAT 4133)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

CO-OP ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

Once transferred to the co-op option of a program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 per work term assessed to their accounts. The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to supporting student success.

Learn more

Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op student.

Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op employer.

E: co-op@durhamcollege.ca

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