Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413 - 473

Ontario College Diploma
Two years
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It’ll be "all systems are go" as you learn about the installation and maintenance of manufacturing technology in this program.

Program Highlights

  • Mohawk's Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Automation program has the highest overall student satisfaction of any comparable program in Ontario.

What you'll learn

  • Develop skills in mechanical maintenance, machining, and fluid power.
  • Develop skills in the theory and practice of machine fabrication and repair operations.
  • Principles of measurement, metallurgy, automated systems, mathematics, blueprint interpretation, safety and troubleshooting
  • Skills in troubleshooting, maintaining, and preventative maintenance on automated systems.
  • PLC programming, basic electrical circuit theory, and ladder logic development and applications.
  • Develop skills in AutoCAD, rigging and hoisting, power transmission, and welding.
  • This is an integrated technician-apprenticeship program where upon graduation, students are exempt from the in-school training portion of the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship. Students who participate in the co-op program may also gain apprenticeship hours.

Louis' hands-on career path

 


Program Length

413: 2 academic years (periods of 8 months)

473: 473 (Co-op): 2 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus one additional year of co-op

Fast Track - allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program (non co-op) in 16 months. Students will start in January and be in school for four continuous semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the summer.

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Admission

Domestic and International student admission requirements

Options are available for mature applicants.


Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Tuition and Fees

2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Compulsory Ancillary Fees$881.96$785.16
Co-op FeesN/A$652.24
Compulsory Program Fees$0.00$0.00
Domestic Tuition$1,354.04$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester
without Co-op
$2,236.00$2,139.20
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester
with Co-op
$2,236.00$2,791.44 
Total 1st Year Fees (Non Co-op)$4,375.20
Total 1st Year Fees (Co-op)$5,027.44

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.


2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,525.00$8,525.00
Co-op FeesN/A$652.24
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Charges Per Semester
without Co-op
$8,975.00$8,900.00
Total International Charges Per Semester
with Co-op
$8,975.00$9,552.24
Total 1st Year Fees (Non Co-op)$17,875.00
Total 1st Year Fees (Co-op)$18,527.24

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Additional Information

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career. 

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

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Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you'll gain skills

  • Test and apply course concepts via labs, using state-of-the-art tools and equipment.
  • Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone final project.
  •  Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

The optional co-op program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable paid work experience. Students will gain up to 16 months of related experience and graduate with an impressive resume. Please be advised that the co-op stream is not available to students who begin the program in January (fast-track)

This co-op program has been accredited by CEWIL Canada. This represents the highest standard of achievement for co-op programs in Canada.

Students interested in the co-op program (473) do not apply directly. Once enrolled in program 413, students who start in September can apply to the co-op stream (473) during Semester 1 and they will be admitted at the end of Semester 1 if they meet the co-op requirements. Co-op is not available to students who start their first semester in January.

Co-op Format

September to DecemberJanuary to AprilMay to August
Semester 1Semester 2Work Term 1 (Co-op)
Semester 3Work Term 2 (Co-op)Work Term 3 (Co-op)
Work Term 4 (Co-op)Semester 4 

Learn more about Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright)

Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study.

The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Co-op Designation

This program offers four co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation. 

Work Term Capabilities

(Which do not reflect individual work experiences and exposures)

Work Term 1

  • troubleshooting basic hydraulic/pneumatic circuits
  • identifying and sizing basic hydraulic/pneumatic components
  • using basic measuring instruments such as verniers, micrometers, etc.
  • using basic hand tools
  • basic pipe fitting
  • use various metal cutting machines such as lathes, mills, surface grinders and drills
  • rigging and hoisting
  • reading engineering drawings
    • isometric projection
    • symbols
  • familiar with AutoCAD
    • 2-dimensional aspects
    • isometric drawing generation
    • layer management
  • familiar with basic electrical circuit theory
  • PLC programming

Work Term 2, 3 and 4

  • further developed machine maintenance skills
  • welding
  • ladder logic development and applications
  • pumps
  • print reading
  • closed-loop feedback systems
  • power transmission
  • preventative maintenance
  • basic skills in planning, selecting, testing, installation and maintenance of equipment and other types of systems

Additional Information

Mohawk College students enrolled in the two year Mechanical Engineering Technician program at the Stoney Creek Campus will be earning more than a technician diploma! Graduates of this program will have taken the in-school portion of the basic, intermediate and advanced apprenticeship programming in the related trade - (433A) Industrial Mechanic - Millwright. This allows graduates to enter an apprenticeship - for which many large employers are demanding a technician diploma for entry - with the three in-school levels completed.

Co-op Pay RangeCo-op Pay Average
Range: $19.00 - $30.00Average: $23.50

For further information, please contact:

Rachel Alfano, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-1212 Ext. 5045
Email: rachel.alfano [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Rachel Alfano)

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician
  • Industrial Mechanic
  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
  • Industrial Sales and Services

Opportunities for grads

  • Red Seal – Industrial Mechanic (433A)
  • Fluid Power Specialist Certification
  • Graduates of this program will complete all required in-school training for the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship program
  • Graduates may also be signed as Registered Apprentices with the province
  • Graduates are eligible to register as associate members of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

Educational Pathways

 

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
 


 

Common core

For the "Transfer From" programs listed below, there is a common first semester, after successful completion of the first semester you may be eligible to enter Semester 3 of Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) 413 - 473.

 

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.

Transfer from

You can transfer to the Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413 - 473 from the following programs:

Receiving Program

Transfer to

You can transfer from the Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413 - 473 to the following programs:

Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.

Transfer From Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) To

Davenport University

Program Name
See below for Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) pathways
Location

6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States

Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Business Administration General Business - Option I

Location

6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States

Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.

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