Mechanical Engineering Technician / Technology–Design and Drafting combines traditional mechanical engineering courses with advanced computer design curriculum. This unique hybrid yields an uncommon skill set that's in high demand: the ability to communicate sophisticated mechanical engineering concepts and ideas through drawings, computer images and symbols.
The program prepares graduates for specialized employment in the engineering, manufacturing and construction industries, or for further engineering studies.
Real-World Problem Solving
Students in the Mechanical Engineering diploma program learn the mechanics of materials, computer-aided engineering design and manufacturing, facilities layout, CNC machining, jig and fixture design, mould design, sustainable design, and green energy hydraulics. You'll work in a professional environment that simulates the workplace, while doing project-based assignments based on real-world mechanical engineering tasks. Examples include:
- Industrial products and manufacturing systems
- Energy and power generation
- Structural components of engines
- Building layout
- Heating, venting, and air-conditioning systems
You'll work with 2D and 3D software to explore the design component of mechanical engineering. You'll also learn the relationship between computer-assisted drafting and design (CADD) and computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM).
Co-op Learning Opportunities
Students can apply for three paid co-op work terms, where they can earn income and gain professional experience while they complete their education. See Cooperative Education for application details. To be eligible for co-op, one has to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher and no D grade in any of the courses.
Sheridan graduates can transfer to a number of universities to obtain bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology.
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Drafting (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Monitor compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and
guidelines.
- Plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate quality control and quality
assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Monitor and encourage compliance with current health and safety legislation,
as well as organizational practices and procedures.
- Develop and apply sustainability* best practices in workplaces.
- Use current and emerging technologies* to implement mechanical
engineering projects.
- Analyze and solve complex mechanical problems by applying mathematics
and fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
- Prepare, analyze, evaluate and modify mechanical engineering drawings and
other related technical documents.
- Design and analyze mechanical components, processes and systems by
applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
- Design, manufacture and maintain mechanical components according to
required specifications.
- Design and fabricate low cost and accurate prototypes for industrial application.
- Manage time, cost, and human resources of small projects based on project management concepts.
- Work in project teams and communicate with project stakeholders.
- Present solutions, designs, or systems effectively.
- Use computers and software as a tool to solve engineering design and process problems.
- Function effectively in a multidisciplinary team to achieve desired goals.
- Communicate effectively by writing technical reports and presenting individual or group work.
- Engage in self-study which is essential to lifelong learning/continued professional development.
Mechanical Engineering Technician – Design and Drafting (Ontario College Diploma)
The 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.
- Verify the specifications of materials, processes and operations to support the
design and production of mechanical components.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to
enhance work performance.
- Work in project teams and communicate with project stakeholders.
- Present solutions, designs, or systems effectively.
- Use computers and software as a tool to solve engineering design and process problems.
- Function effectively in a multidisciplinary team to achieve desired goals.
- Communicate effectively by writing technical reports and presenting individual or group work.
- Engage in self-study which is essential to lifelong learning/continued professional development.
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