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Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)

Ministry-approved title: Mechanical Engineering Technology


Credential
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
METY
Next Intake
September 2025
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Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology (SET)
Length
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Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program provides students 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.

Students in the co-op program will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience during two four-month, paid work terms totaling 840 hours.

Students will also put their skills to the test in Durham College’s modern facilities, including the Integrated Manufacturing Centre, which excels 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

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.


Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Manufacturing Sciences (MANF 1131)
  • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
  • Engineering Drawings (MECH 1104)
  • Engineering Graphics 1 (MECH 1105)
  • Physical Science (PHYS 1131)

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Career Options

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program have a wide range of career opportunities in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and energy. With a blend of practical skills and technical knowledge, you’ll be prepared to take on roles in design, testing, fabrication, and maintenance, among other areas, and contribute to the advancement of engineering solutions across various sectors.

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) specialist
  • Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programmer
  • 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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Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Details

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is designed to equip students with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for a successful career in the engineering field. Whether you aspire to work in manufacturing, design, or research and development, this program offers a comprehensive education grounded in both practical and theoretical applications. Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and training facilities, preparing them for the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of mechanical engineering. With a focus on real-world problem-solving and teamwork, graduates will be well-prepared to enter the workforce as valuable members of an engineering team.

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 and understand how these principles apply to real-world systems such as HVAC, engines, and refrigeration systems.
  • Create, modify and improve engineering designs using both traditional drafting techniques and modern computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed engineering drawings and models.
  • Perform engineering tests and failure analysis to conduct rigorous testing on mechanical components and systems to identify potential failures and optimize designs.
  • Work with advanced software tools such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate mechanical systems and predict their behaviour under various conditions.

In the program's third year, 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. The IMC provides students access to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as robotics, automation systems, and CNC machines. Working in this environment allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, gaining hands-on experience with real industrial equipment.

Graduates with an engineering technology diploma are eligible for membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists. Whether you plan to work in design, testing, manufacturing, or maintenance, this certification will provide credibility and open doors to further career advancement opportunities in engineering.

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

Mechanical Engineering Technology 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 for the Mechanical Engineering Program

  • 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

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Mechanical Engineering 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

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Manufacturing Sciences (MANF 1131)
  • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
  • Engineering Drawings (MECH 1104)
  • Engineering Graphics 1 (MECH 1105)
  • Physical Science (PHYS 1131)

Semester 2

  • Career Planning & Development (CARR 2130)
  • Electrical Control Fundamentals (ELEC 1133)
  • Fluid Power I (FLUD 1131)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mathematics for Technology II (MATH 2131)
  • Engineering Graphics 2 (MECH 1201)
  • Applied Mechanics (MECH 2103)

Semester 3

  • Fluid Power II (FLUD 2132)
  • Fluid Mechanics (FLUD 4131)
  • Manufacturing Processes (MANF 3131)
  • Calculus (MATH 3132)
  • Engineering Design Elements (MECH 2101)
  • Computer Aided Design for Technology 1 (MECH 2107)
  • Mechanics Of Materials (MECH 2108)

Semester 4

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Dynamics Of Machines (MACH 3132)
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing for Technology 1 (MANF 2201)
  • Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (MANF 2203)
  • Computer Aided Design for Technology 2 (MECH 2204)
  • Engineering Data Management (MECH 2205)
  • Thermodynamics (THER 1101)

Semester 5

  • Computer Aided Manufacturing for Technology 2 (MANF 3100)
  • Engineering Materials (MECH 2106)
  • Computer Aided Design and Engineering (MECH 3100)
  • Metrology 1 (MECH 3101)
  • Tool Design (MECH 3102)
  • Statistical Quality Control I (STAT 3134)

Semester 6

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Manufacturing Automation (MANF 3200)
  • Materials and The Environment (MECH 2201)
  • Engineering Design Product (MECH 3200)
  • Metrology 2 (MECH 3201)
  • Field Placement (METY 3200)
  • Statistical Quality Control II (STAT 4133)

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

Course delivery

In person

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.
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 for the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program

Career Options in Mechanical Engineering Technology

With the growing demand for innovation in fields like renewable energy and automation, engineers with mechanical engineering technology diplomas are playing a crucial role in developing sustainable and efficient solutions. The versatility of this program ensures that you’ll be well-prepared to meet the evolving needs of various industries and explore exciting opportunities for long-term career growth and specialization.

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) specialist
  • Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programmer
  • 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

Experiential Learning

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.

Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.

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.

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

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Manufacturing Sciences (MANF 1131)
  • Mathematics for Technology I (MATH 1131)
  • Engineering Drawings (MECH 1104)
  • Engineering Graphics 1 (MECH 1105)
  • Physical Science (PHYS 1131)

Semester 2

  • Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)
  • Electrical Control Fundamentals (ELEC 1133)
  • Fluid Power I (FLUD 1131)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mathematics for Technology II (MATH 2131)
  • Engineering Graphics 2 (MECH 1201)
  • Applied Mechanics (MECH 2103)

Co-op Work Term 1

  • Co-op Work Term 1 (MECC 1000)

Semester 3

  • Fluid Power II (FLUD 2132)
  • Fluid Mechanics (FLUD 4131)
  • Manufacturing Processes (MANF 3131)
  • Calculus (MATH 3132)
  • Engineering Design Elements (MECH 2101)
  • Computer Aided Design for Technology 1 (MECH 2107)
  • Mechanics Of Materials (MECH 2108)

Semester 4

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Dynamics Of Machines (MACH 3132)
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing for Technology 1 (MANF 2201)
  • Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (MANF 2203)
  • Computer Aided Design for Technology 2 (MECH 2204)
  • Engineering Data Management (MECH 2205)
  • Thermodynamics (THER 1101)

Co-op Work Term 2

  • Co-op Work Term 2 (MECC 2000)

Semester 5

  • Computer Aided Manufacturing for Technology 2 (MANF 3100)
  • Engineering Materials (MECH 2106)
  • Computer Aided Design and Engineering (MECH 3100)
  • Metrology 1 (MECH 3101)
  • Tool Design (MECH 3102)
  • Statistical Quality Control I (STAT 3134)

Semester 6

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Manufacturing Automation (MANF 3200)
  • Materials and The Environment (MECH 2201)
  • Engineering Design Product (MECH 3200)
  • Metrology 2 (MECH 3201)
  • 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.

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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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