# PROGRAM INFORMATION 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 su | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 183 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Mechanical-Engineering-Technician-2026.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year : 2026-2027 Credential : Ontario College Diploma Program Delivery : Full-Time Duration : 2 years Length : 4 Semesters Program Code(s) : W110 - Timmins Campus (PC) ## 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. ## 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. ## 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. 1 ## Mechanical Engineering Technician Program Outline 2026-2027 ## Mechanical Engineering Technician Program Outline 2026-2027 11. Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects. 12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance. ## 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/Mechanical-Engineering-Technician-2026.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Mechanical-Engineering-Technician-2026.pdf)