Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 17,370 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* for international students. All fees are subject to change, without notice
Introduction
Study real-world solutions. Mechanical engineering is the cornerstone of sophisticated and technologically advanced economies. Process automation and control, precision machining, and design functions can be found in industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace, robotics, biotechnology, and energy. These mechanical functions open doors to a wide range of industrial automation and design-oriented careers. This program offers two streams (1) Residency Stream and (2) Online Stream. Students may transfer between the online and residency streams with academic advisement.
- Students in the residency stream complete laboratory work throughout their program. Students in the residency stream may choose to take the T174 pathway in their last summer semester. The T174 pathway enables students to graduate with two diplomas: T121 (Mechanical Engineering Technology – design) and T173 (Mechanical Engineering Technician – CNC and precision machining).
- Students in the online stream do not take any on-campus classes. However, students in the online stream who wish to have hands-on machining experience have the opportunity to complete the T149 Mechanical Techniques certificate summer program in place of one of the summer vacations in the program. Students in the online stream who have taken T149 are also eligible to take the T174 pathway in the following summer semester. The T174 pathway enables graduation with two diplomas: T121 (Mechanical Engineering Technology – design) and T173 (Mechanical Engineering Technician – CNC and precision machining).
Designing the future, today. A solid grounding in engineering sciences and practical hands-on experience in mechanical and computer-assisted design labs provides the combination of applied and theoretical knowledge that employers require in today’s integrated work environments.
In the third year of the program, teams plan, fabricate, and test their own designs that require the application of all of the knowledge accumulated throughout the program. Once built, projects such as medical devices, entertainment equipment, solar-powered products, and automotive accessories are often put on display and form an important part of the student assessment. More importantly, graduates learn to work in teams while solidifying their mechanical engineering knowledge and skills.
Note: If you enroll in the program in January, you must complete Semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year.
Your Field Education Options
Field study in the form of industry-driven applied research projects is provided to students. Students work closely with their industry sponsors to design, fabricate and test a solution to a real-world problem.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
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Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
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**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM1003 (English Skills) or CESL1003 (English Skills – ESL) before progressing to COMM1007. COMM1003/CESL1003 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate clearly and concisely in written, graphic and oral form using appropriate formal and informal vocabulary and formats.
- Display appropriate responsible attitudes.
- Carry out established design procedures, making use of handbooks, catalogues, specifications and codes. They should be able to recognize problems and apply established engineering practice to arrive at practical solutions.
- Prepare and interpret detail drawings, assembly drawings and compile technical specifications.
- Inspect, conduct tests and compare and compile data in accordance with standard formats and procedures.
- Assist in the planning, operation, control and improvement of manufacturing and production processes.
- Participate in the installation and maintenance of equipment and systems.
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates can expect to find positions on technical teams that design, produce and maintain automated equipment and systems in all industries. An engineering background will enable graduates to move to more senior levels of responsibility at an earlier stage of their careers.
Future Study Options
Graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in the engineering programs of various universities. For example, qualifying graduates have entered the third year of McMaster University’s Bachelor of Technology program, and advanced standing into Lakehead University’s Engineering program.