Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
Learn fundamental engineering principles and practices while gaining a working knowledge in the areas of material use, structures, fluids, power, machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics, quality and instrumentation and control.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ's Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma is a Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) nationally accredited program at the technologist level.
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- Kelowna
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Credential
Diploma
Delivery options
Full-Time
- International students eligible
Tuition and fees
2024-25: $13,330.75 (Total for the two year program)
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Fees include all mandatory fees: Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee.
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Program details
The mechanical engineering technologist is involved in the design, manufacture, testing, installation, operation and maintenance of a wide variety of machines and mechanical equipment. Through the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ, students are trained in fundamental engineering principles and practice. Students will gain a working knowledge in the fundamentals of materials, structures, fluids, power, machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics, HVAC, quality, and instrumentation and control. The use of current computer software is emphasized throughout the program.
A diverse and stimulating program, Mechanical Engineering Technology incorporates labs and field trips to reinforce theoretical background, and to develop appropriate methods of approach and solution of engineering problems.
Graduates may be employed by a very broad range of industrial organizations. Opportunities include product design, specification, installation and maintenance of equipment, cost estimating, technical sales, quality management, inspection, production planning, automation, CAD/CAM, robotics, and research and development. Mechanical engineering technologists are in demand due to the tremendous diversity of the discipline.
National Accreditation: The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) with recognized major competency areas of Mechanical Component Design, Engineering Design and Drawings, Mechanical Systems, Manufacturing Automation, and Project Management.
This program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ students may register with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).
Mechanical Engineering Technologists can specialize in one or more areas, such as:
- Product design
- Equipment supervision
- Cost estimation
- Technical sales
- Inspection
- Production planning
- Researching and developing mechanical engineering
Students in the diploma program may choose to take Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ's Mechanical Engineering Bridge program, which enables them to bridge into second year, second semester of the Mechanical Engineering Degree program at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna.
| Campus | Start date | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | Sep. 04, 2024 | |
| Kelowna | Sep. 03, 2025 |
Admission requirements
Regular Students
- B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
- English 12 with minimum 60% or .
- Math requirement:
- A minimum of 60% in any of:
- Pre-calculus Grade 12
- Principles of Mathematics 12
- Adult Basic Education MATH 012
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ MATH 120
- Or a minimum of 70% in an Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test
- A minimum of 60% in any of:
- Physics 11 (Physics 12 is recommended) is required. Chemistry 11 or Chemistry 12 is strongly recommended.
- The Mechanical Engineering Technology program stresses the use of computers in solving engineering problems. It is recommended that students entering the program have a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools software. An introductory course in computers or computer experience is strongly recommended.
Mature Students
- Applicants who do not have secondary school graduation may apply as a mature student provided they are at least 19 years of age and have not attended secondary school on a full-time basis for a year or more. Mature students must complete specific entrance requirements that apply to regular applicants.
- Mature students without the required 60% grade in Mathematics 12 will be permitted to write a Mathematics 12 challenge exam.
- Exemption from these admission requirements for mature students is based upon a department interview, work experience, educational background and the results of a Mathematics 12 challenge exam.
Program outline
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 3
Co-op Term
Successful completion of the prescribed courses as listed in the program outline with a minimum graduating grade average of 60%.
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