MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
OVERVIEW
The Mechanical Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career as a Mechanical Technician or as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright). Upon completion, graduates will receive an Ontario College Diploma as a Mechanical Technician.
Industrial Mechanic (Millwrights) perform some or all of the following duties:
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up, and repair of machinery.
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
- Operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Code0507
Start DateSeptember
CredentialOntario College Diploma
CampusKingston
Program Length2 Years
DeliveryFull-Time
Open for international students
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Graduates will also have completed the equivalent of all levels of in-school training required for the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship Program and are well-prepared to write the exemption exams required for this trade. Completing the in-school training is attractive to employers who may wish to register you in an apprenticeship program.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
2022-2023
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.
If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program, free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older.
FEES
2022-2023
Canadian Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$2,721.36
$30.00
$1,452.52
$4,203.88
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
International Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$15,500.00
$30.00
$2,143.85
$17,673.85
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
