Mechanical Engineering Technology – Building Sciences (MBT)
Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
School
School of Environmental & Civil Engineering Technology
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
About the Program
Mitigating climate change has become imperative in many industries, including the building sector. This program will prepare you to become an expert in managing environmentally responsible systems for various types of properties. After three years of study, you’ll obtain an advanced diploma and be able to examine, implement and manage a building's energy system, both traditional and renewable, with a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Energy efficiency principles
- Building systems software
- Emerging renewable energy technologie
Work Experience
Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
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| Winter | Summer | Fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | Work Term | Semester 5 |
| Year 3 | Semester 6 | Work Term |
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Work Term |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Work Term |
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Energy auditor
- Building systems technologist
- Systems asset manager
- Energy technology manager
- Environmentally sustainable building systems manager
Professional Certification
- Building Environmental Systems (BES) Operator Class I
- BES Operator Class II (upon successful completion of a few choice courses)
And one of the following certificates:
- Pipe Systems Design
- Air System Design
- Hospital Building Systems
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