Sheridan's Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology Program provides comprehensive instruction in mechanical engineering design, research and development. Students work in Sheridan's sophisticated laboratory environment with the most current tools and techniques, doing project-oriented assignments that simulate the workplace responsibilities of mechanical engineering technicians. You'll acquire a broad base of fundamental knowledge, along with job-specific skills that employers seek.
The program features direct, hands-on experience with the most up-to-date mechanical engineering computer technology, including:
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Fluid power technology
- Energy systems
- Computer-assisted Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
- Parametric solid modeling and design, using Solidworks and CATIA
You'll also get a solid academic foundation in basic math and science, as well as classroom instruction in advanced subjects such as calculus, kinetics, machine dynamics, energy systems and industrial practice.
Students can graduate after four terms as a mechanical engineering technician, or stay on for a third year to acquire an advanced diploma.
Advanced Educational Opportunities
Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology students can apply for a paid co-op work term, supplementing their education with paid work experience. Enrolment is limited through an additional co-op selection process. See Cooperative Education for details.
Sheridan graduates can transfer to a number of universities to obtain bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
The Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology Program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Graduates have completed all the academic requirements for professional certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). Additional requirements for certification exist and are established by OACETT.
Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology courses are held at the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario.
Sheridan-educated mechanical engineering technicians enjoy an advantage in the job market, due to their well-rounded skill-set and familiarity with industry-standard applications. Graduates find employment in all areas of industry and manufacturing, including:
- Computer-assisted manufacturing
- Mechanical engineering design
- HVAC
- Maintenance
- Plant operations
- Production
- Process control
- Product development and testing
- Quality control
- Technical sales
Demand is particularly high in the aeronautical, automotive and processing sectors. Many of our graduates have progressed into management positions, and some have successfully started their own companies.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
plus
- Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or
Grade 11 Functions (MCF3M) or Grade 11 Functions and Relations (MCR3U) or
any Grade 12 (U) mathematics
or
Mature student status. (See "Admissions" section for details.)
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be invited to complete pre-admission tests in mathematics and English. Applicants asked to take the test are considered for admission to Term 1 contingent on receiving a minimum grade of 60% in both the pre-admission mathematics/English tests.
Applicants who are lacking the mathematics admission requirements for this program may be able to be admitted into this program with additional courses completed in their first year at Sheridan. There may be additional cost involved depending on the program.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses), and/or results of pre-admission testing.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
For More Information:
Davis (Brampton): 905-459-7533, ext. 5134
| CODE |
TITLE |
CREDITS |
| |
|
|
| TERM 1 |
|
|
| MATH 17688 |
Mathematics 1 |
3 |
| ENGI 16764 |
Applied Mechanics 1 |
4 |
| CADD 13865 |
Concepts and Mechanical Applications – CAD 1 |
3 |
| ENGI 15592 |
Applied Electricity |
3 |
| ENGI 19723 |
Mechanical Drafting Fundamentals |
3 |
| HEAL 27485 |
Health, Work and Safety |
3 |
| SCIE 16048 |
Technology: Apocalypse or Eden? |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
22 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 2 |
|
|
| MATH 13406 |
Applied Mathematics |
3 |
| ENGI 13386 |
Applied Mechanics 2 |
4 |
| CADD 20229 |
Computer-assisted Design for 3D Models |
4 |
| ENGI 15064 |
Industrial Practices |
3 |
| ENGI 10679 |
Engineering Materials and Testing |
3 |
| ENGI 14330 |
Computer Applications – Mechanical |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
20 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 3 |
|
|
| MATH 22981 |
Differential Calculus |
3 |
| ENGI 23413 |
Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
| ENGI 25321 |
Metrology |
2 |
| ENGI 21987 |
Electro-Pneumatics |
4 |
| ENGI 27835 |
Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
| ENGI 21486 |
Fluid Power |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
General Education Elective |
3 |
| COWT 10022 |
Cooperative Education Forum |
1 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
23 |
| |
|
|
| COWT 19999 |
Co-op Work Term |
7 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 4 |
|
|
| MATH 22558 |
Integral Calculus |
3 |
| ENGI 20756 |
Mechanical Power Transmission |
3 |
| ENGI 27928 |
Motors and Controls |
3 |
| ENGI 24495 |
Control Systems |
4 |
| ENGI 27758 |
CNC for Machine Tools |
4 |
| CADD 23047 |
CAD/CAM Project |
3 |
| ELECTIVE |
General Education |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
23 |
| |
|
|
| COWT 20799 |
Co-op Work Term |
7 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 5 |
|
|
| MATH 27597 |
Statistics |
3 |
| ENGI 39483 |
Mechanical Design 1 |
3 |
| ENGI 34505 |
Kinematics of Machines |
3 |
| ENGI 30679 |
Applications Software and Solid Modelling |
2 |
| ENGI 38285 |
Programmable Controllers |
3 |
| ENGI 32651 |
Fluid Mechanics |
4 |
| ENGI 32756 |
Energy Systems 1 |
4 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
22 |
| |
|
|
| COWT 39207 |
Co-op Work Term |
7 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 6 |
|
|
| ENGI 32938 |
Environmental Systems |
1 |
| ENGI 30176 |
Mechanical Design 2 |
3 |
| ENGI 31859 |
Dynamics of Machines |
3 |
| ENGI 39405 |
Material Handling and Plant Layout |
3 |
| ENGI 38768 |
Project and Report |
3 |
| ENGI 35613 |
Industrial Management |
3 |
| ENGI 37502 |
Energy Systems 2 |
4 |
| ELECTIVE |
General Education Elective |
3 |
| |
|
|
| Total: |
|
23 |
Note: Courses subject to change.