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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician

Course code: #0381

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,631 CAD

  • Application fee

    $95 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September Ongoing Ongoing

Overview

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician

The industry is experiencing a rapidly growing need for the expertise provided by the Mechanical Engineering Technician program. 

This two-year program of study at Confederation College will develop highly skilled personnel capable of meeting the constantly changing demands brought on by advancing technologies.

The program design is broad-based, meeting the basic outcomes particular to the Millwright, Machinist, and Steam Fitter trades while meeting the additional requirements associated with an academic program presented at the Technician level

An optional co-op placement in the industry will be an integral part of the program, giving you hands-on experience above and beyond what traditional classroom instruction and laboratories can provide.

Top Highlights

  • Balance of practical and coursework – you might be getting your hands dirty with a wrench one day, then be designed with CAD the next!
  • One optional Co-op gives you a work experience in the field
  • Prepares you for further apprenticeship learning in a variety of trades

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,431

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,188
Accommodation 1 bed room $3,800
Tuition 1 person $16,631

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency Results
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

79
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

54
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
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speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo: 105 (no band lower than 85)

Academic English Program (AEP) - 13 Weeks

There are 5 levels in the Academic English Program. You will be assessed upon arrival and placed in the appropriate level based on your skills if you do not possess current IELTS or TOEFL scores.  

If you do not have a test score from any of these sources, you must do a placement test online before your arrival if you are planning to study in Canada. 

  • The program runs 25 hours per week and each level takes 13 weeks to complete.
  • Level 5 of the program is the equivalent of IELTS (6.5), TOEFL (80), and Duolingo English Test (110).
  • If you begin the program at level 5, you may be allowed to take one academic course outside of your AEP class schedule.

Please note that eligibility to take academic courses will be determined on a case-by-case basis and depending on your IELTS individual scores.

Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) - 9 Weeks (compressed)

Students who have a conditional Offer of Admission and have the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band lower than 6.0 may be admitted to the Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP). 

This compressed course takes 9 weeks (July & August) and runs Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (36 hours per week)

This program will allow students to start their academic program in September upon successful completion of IAEP.


Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

  • A high school/senior secondary diploma with a grade 12 math credit

Career opportunities

  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Technology Specialist

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