# Mechanical Engineering Technician Academic Year Credential Program Delivery Duration Length Program Code | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 171 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Mechanical-Engineering-Technician-2024.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## Mechanical Engineering Technician ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year Credential Program Delivery Duration Length Program Code 2024 - 2025 Ontario College Diploma Full - Time 2 years 4 Semesters W110 (PC) - Timmins Campus ## DESCRIPTION In just two years, Northern's Mechanical Engineering Technician program will prepare you for a career in a wide range of industries from mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, to forestry, automotive and construction. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you'll be called upon to provide technical support and services. This includes the design, development, testing, manufacture and maintenance of machines, tools, engines, and electronic equipment as well as heating, piping and ventilation systems. You'll get extensive hands-on training in a modern manufacturing lab complete with the latest scanners, printers, mills, and lathes. And, you'll learn how to make expert sketches, layouts, 2D drawings and 3D models. ## Pathways to Success Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technician Program may choose to continue their studies and complete an additional year in order to obtain a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Timmins campus. Graduates of this program may be eligible to enroll in the Mechanical Engineering degree program at Lakehead University. ## CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Northern College graduates are currently employed by consulting engineering firms, manufacturing & processing companies, public institutions, and government departments in a wide range of industries including mining, oil & gas, forestry, automotive, and construction. - Mechanical engineering technologist - Employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing, and processing companies, institutions, and government departments. Program Outline | March 2024 ## Mechanical Engineering Technician ## VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Complete all work in compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations, and guidelines. 2. Apply quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements. 3. Comply with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures. 4. Apply sustainability best practices in workplaces. 5. Use current and emerging technologies to implement mechanical engineering projects. 6. Analyze and solve mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering. 7. Interpret, prepare, and modify mechanical engineering drawings and other related technical documents. 8. Contribute to the design and the analysis of mechanical components, processes and systems applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering. 9. Manufacture, assemble, maintain and repair mechanical components according to required specifications. 10. Verify the specifications of materials, processes, and operations to support the design and production of mechanical components. 11. Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects. 12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance. Program Outline | March 2024 Disclaimer: Information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs and courses are revised as needed and/or required. Program outlines and information are subject to changes and may be delivered in different or alternate ways then listed in this document. You are advised to always reach out to Northern College if you have questions related to content on the website or outline publications. ## Mechanical Engineering Technician ## PROGRAM COURSES The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Mechanical-Engineering-Technician-2024.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Mechanical-Engineering-Technician-2024.pdf)