# PROGRAM INFORMATION Northern's advanced diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology will give you an edge in the workplace and set the stage for continuing studies at the university level. After two years of the Mechanical Engineering Technician program, by year three you'll specialize in machine design, manufacturing | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 198 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Mechanical-Engineering-Technology-2026.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year : 2026-2027 Credential : Advanced Diploma Program Delivery : Full-Time Duration : 3 years Length : 6 Semesters Program Code(s) : W123 - Timmins Campus (PC) ## DESCRIPTION Northern's advanced diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology will give you an edge in the workplace and set the stage for continuing studies at the university level. After two years of the Mechanical Engineering Technician program, by year three you'll specialize in machine design, manufacturing methods, process control, advanced fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. You'll get extensive hands-on training in a modern manufacturing lab complete with the latest scanners, printers, mills and lathes. You'll learn how to select, design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot modern industrial mechanical components and systems. You'll graduate with the high-octane skills required to design, plan and coordinate full-scale mechanical engineering projects. The first two years of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is identical to the Mechanical Engineering Technician Program offered at Northern College. Students who are interested in designing, planning and coordinating mechanical engineering projects continue their studies for an additional year. They will acquire a greater depth of training and knowledge in strength of materials, manufacturing methods, advanced fluid mechanics, thermodynamics & heat transfer, process control, and machine design. Students receive extensive hands-on instruction in a modern manufacturing lab with CNC mills, CNC lathes, CMM, 3D scanners, and a range of 3D printing technologies. They learn how to select, design, install, maintain, program, and troubleshoot modern industrial mechanical components and systems. ## 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. ## VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Monitor compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations, and guidelines. 2. Plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements. 3. Monitor and encourage compliance with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures. 4. Develop and apply sustainability best practices in workplaces. 5. Use current and emerging technologies to implement mechanical engineering projects. 1 ## Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Outline 2026-2027 ## Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Outline 2026-2027 6. Analyze and solve complex mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering. 7. Prepare, analyze, evaluate and modify mechanical engineering drawings and other related technical documents. 8. Design and analyze mechanical components, processes and systems by applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering. 9. Design, manufacture and maintain mechanical components according to required specifications. 10. Establish and verify the specifications of materials, processes and operations for the design and production of mechanical components. 11. Plan, implement and evaluate projects by applying project management principles. 12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance. 13. Apply business principles to design and engineering practices. ## 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 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Mechanical-Engineering-Technology-2026.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/Mechanical-Engineering-Technology-2026.pdf)