Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma

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The Program

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) diploma program is designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in the rapidly growing manufacturing, petroleum, and infrastructure design industries in Central Alberta. Students will use both hands-on and theoretical approaches to learn mechanical engineering fundamentals including mathematics, solid mechanics, thermal-fluid sciences, and kinematics, blended with industry-focused topics such as automation, control, lean and computer integrated manufacturing, and reliability. Based on National Technology Benchmarks for Mechanical Engineering Technology, this program, coupled with industry experience, will lead to the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) and Professional Technologist (PTech) designations.
 
Graduates will develop knowledge and skills enabling the learner to:

• Employ relevant industry health and safety standards, codes, policies and procedures in accordance with current legislation, regulations and organizational policy.
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate and modify mechanical engineering drawings and other related technical documents.
• Analyze and specify the requirements for product and manufacturing operations to optimize manufacturability.
• Apply and demonstrate knowledge of material and engineering principles to manufacturing operations and processes to produce components according to required specifications.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems by applying principles of advanced mathematics and science.
• Design, analyze, specify, interface, program, and maintain computer integrated manufacturing systems.
• Apply the principles and practices of project management.
• Research, analyze, prepare, author, and communicate in written, verbal, nonverbal, and presentation formats, technical documentation appropriate for a variety of audiences.
• Identify, develop, and demonstrate strategies for maintaining continuing competency and practice standards associated with global industry trends and practices.
• Design, specify, and analyze mechanical components and equipment by applying the fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
• Design, specify, deploy, and maintain mechanical systems; and apply principles of facilities management.

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Program Content

Year 1

MET 103 Technology Physics

GET 106 Engineering CAD

GET 129 Technology Mathematics I

GET 130 Technology Mathematics II

GET 116 Professional Communications

MET 102 Fabrication

MET 120 Statics

MET 125 Materials Science

MET 130 Fluid Mechanics

MET 155 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

MET 140 3D CAD

MET 150 Manufacturing

 

Year 2

GET 206 Computer Programming

GET 208 Project Management

MET 205 Dynamics

MET 220 Strength of Materials

MET 230 Robotics

MET 260 Manufacturing Automation

MET 265 Hydraulics and Pnuematics

MET 240 CNC Manufacturing

GET 204 Professional Practice

MET 224 Reliability and Failure Analysis

MET 208 Mechanical Design

MET 235 Computer Integrated Manufacturing

MET 210 Building Systems 

MET 258 Capstone Project

Minimum average of 65% with no mark below 50% in:

1. ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or equivalent
2. Math 30-1 or equivalent
3. Physics 20 or equivalent
4. One of Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or Math 31 or equivalent

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

Note: Applicants are required to have a laptop computer. Please check specifications with the program prior to making a purchase.

The student must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

• Mechanical Engineering Technologists
• Design Technologist, Mechanical
• Automated Systems Technologist
• Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
• Robotics Technologist
• Mechanical Design Technologist