Program Overview

Program Overview
Centennial College's two-year Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program combines strong conceptual
thinking with a practical knowledge of machines and how they work. You learn engineering theory and develop
computer-assisted drafting and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) skills.

The courses in this engineering diploma program employ a project-based approach to learning. This includes working
in small groups on specific projects, learning how to plan, schedule, create, design and build as a team.

You have the choice of continuing into a third-year technology option and specializing in modern manufacturing and
production processes.

Program Outline
Program Outline

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title

COMM-160/COMM-161 College Communications 1

GNED General Education Elective

MATH-140 Technology Mathematics 1

MT-102 Properties of Materials

MT-103 Machine Shop

MT-106 CAD I/Blueprint Reading

PHYS-100 Physics
Semester 2

Course Code Course Title

COMM-170/COMM-171 College Communications 2

GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

MATH-170 Technology Mathematics 2

MT-121 Applied Statics

MT-153 CAD II

MT-237 Manufacturing Processes

MT-256 Applied Electricity

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title

AMEG-212 Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment

MATH-180 Technology Mathematics 3

MATH-316 Statistics

MT-201 CAD/CAM and CNC Programming

MT-204 Strength of Materials

MT-318 Fluid Mechanics 1

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title

ENGL-250 Report Writing in a Technical Environment

GNED General Education Elective

MT-225 Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Course Code Course Title

MT-228 Tool Design

MT-257 Quality Assurance

MT-258 Project: Design and Construction

MT-259 Applied Dynamics for Technicians

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Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners

Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners
Program Highlights

• In the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program you gain experience in machine shop operation,
tool design and computer numerical control programming.
• Industry-current computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software instruction
as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks and Mastercam is included.
• This program uses state-of-the-art CAD/CAM equipment.
• There is a 60-40 balance between theory and practice.
• The project-driven program gives you practical experience in designing, building and testing an original piece
of equipment.
• The project approach simulates actual workplace assignments.

Articulation Agreements

Qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program graduates may be eligible to participate in pathway
programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning
obtained at Centennial College. Our partners include:

• Lakehead University, Ontario

• Algoma University, Ontario
• Davenport University, USA
• University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ontario
• Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario
• University of Windsor, Ontario

Professional Associations

• Onatrio Associaation of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (AMSE)
• American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Recognitions

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes the Mechanical
Engineering Technician – Design program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the
Technologist category.

Accreditation

Canadian Information Processing Society, the Canadian Council of Technician and Technologies,
and Canadian Technology Accreditation Board

The Canadian Information Processing Society and the Canadian Council of Technician and Technologies (CCTT) jointly
approved accreditation of this program in 2011. This joint accreditation is the first of its kind in Canada.

The Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design program has met the national technology accreditation
requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received
national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

Technology Accreditation Canada

This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science
profession. As such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

• Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation,
certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for
any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students and graduates will need to
follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of
those external bodies.
Career Outlook

• Junior engineer
• Lab technician
• Quality controller
• Mechanical tester
• CAD operator
• Production controller
• Product designer and developer

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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills
Assessment for Admission
• Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial
College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements

• English language proficiency

How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Apply Online

Are you an International Student? Apply directly to Centennial College here.

If you are applying through the Second Career Strategy, please apply at the Employment Training Centre for Second
Career (Progress Campus). Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in
need of training. For more information go to Second Career Strategy.

If you have previously attended a full time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer.
Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $95 must
accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in person to
Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

2. Submit Documents

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that
you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting
that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

Applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission
requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as
World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS).

For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your
account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be
given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your
personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and
see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email
account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given
to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July

January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through
myCentennial.

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2018.

Student Tuition (2 Semesters) Incidental Fees Total

 Canadian $3,023.50 $1,168.00 $4,191.50

International $14,988.00 $2,336.00 $17,324.00

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