Ontario College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician - Industrial Maintenance (MIM3S)

Fanshawe's Mechanical Engineering Technician program is a one-year Ontario College Diploma offered at the campus in St. Thomas that provides practical, hands-on experience to educate you on highly specialized machines.Today’s machines are highly specialized and technologically advanced. They require specialized and dynamic technicians to make sure they run properly and to ensure the job gets done. If you’re interested in working with your hands and appreciate the pride that comes after a hard day’s work, the Mechanical Engineering Technician – Industrial Maintenance program will give you the technical prowess needed to meet the always evolving industrial world.Upon successful completionof yourmechanical engineering technician diploma, you'll graduate with career options far beyond the shop. Work in sales, or as part of a technical team. Whatever your goal, begin engineering your future today.Throughout the pursuit of yourmechanical engineering technician diploma, you'llhave access to practical, hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machining, machine repair, and electronics. Because today's industrial machines are built with a high degree of sophistication, you’ll learn the mechanical and electrical knowledge to understand them, inside and out.You’ll also study computer aided design, welding and mechanics theory. Plus, the program mirrors the apprenticeship training program for Industrial Millwrights - so when you graduate with your mechanical engineering technician diploma, you'll be prepared to write the exemption tests for the Industrial Millwright trade (as required by the Apprenticeship Client Services of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Workplace Training Branch).Learning OutcomesThe graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines;Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements;Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures;Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces;Use current and emerging technologies to support the implementation of mechanical engineering projects;Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering;Interpret, prepare and modify mechanical engineering drawings and other related technical documents;Contribute to the design and the analysis of mechanical components, processes and systems applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering;Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications;Career InformationGraduates of Fanshawe’s Mechanical Engineering Technician – Industrial Maintenance program will be employed in a variety of related occupations, including industrial maintenance, mechanical sales, production operations, industrial millwright, construction millwright, design drafting, service and supervision. Graduates are granted Level 1 Apprenticeship training. Students are also prepared to write the exemption tests for the Industrial Millwright trade.Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Mechanical Engineering Technician – Industrial Maintenance program:Field Service TechnicianProvide on-site installation, repairs and maintenance of products in an efficient manner.Mechanical Engineering TechnicianHelp design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices including tools, engines and machines. Prepare drawings, analyze data and report findings.Industrial Plant Maintenance Junior TechnicianPerform maintenance activities on plant equipment and participate in preventative maintenance programs.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following course:
Grade 11 or 12 Math (C, M or U)

Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year Pre-Technology preparatory program that provides all the admission requirements for this program.
Any Grade 12 English (C), (U), or (O)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U)
It is recommended that students in the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program take a Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course within the ACE program.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.