Diploma in Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die (Co-op)

at Fanshawe College - St. Thomas-Elgin (Regional Campus) Canada

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program provides students with the opportunity to study subject areas relevant to health career programs at Fanshawe College and to instill an appreciation of the professional roles, responsibilities and academic requirements of health care disciplines. The goal of the program is to prepare students for their chosen health career program.

The General Arts and Science program has always given students the opportunity to gain academic experience and open doors to other college and university programs. As such, the General Arts and Science program is also giving students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through our new co-op option! This three-semester program allows students to pursue important hands-on work experience while earning a certificate. This program will not only give students a head start academically, but it will also help start students on a number of potential career paths.

General Arts and Sciences will offer co-op opportunities in a number of positions including:

• Hospitality
• Retail
• General Labour
• Customer Service

The Mechanical Engineering Technician program teaches students to work on computer systems within the manufacturing industry. Students will learn machine theory, blueprint reading and applied mathematics. Graduates will feel confident entering the workforce with knowledge in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computerize Numerical Control (CNC) programs.

You’ll focus your learning on machine trade theory, machine shop, mechanical blueprint reading and applied mathematics and Computer Aided Design (CAD). You'll get hands on experience with the computer applications and software used in Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) programs. You’ll have cutting –edge knowledge for the always evolving computer manufacturing world. Plus, There's also a mandatory co-op placement in year two of the program, so you can earn while you learn, testing your knowledge in real situations, in real machine shops.

When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work in production and jobbing shops, aircraft and aerospace, automotive, cabinetmaking, agricultural machinery production, instrumentation and service industries. Begin manufacturing your career today.

Learning Outcomes
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. 5. 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.

Graduates of the Electronics Engineering Technician - Industrial Controls program will play a key role in the world of technology with the in-depth knowledge gained in this exciting, fast-paced program.  Automation is used in virtually every industry with the demand for trained graduates always increasing.  Graduates will study a wide range of automation topics and have a thorough understanding of electricity and electronics as applied to automation and system controls.  Electronic control systems can be found in automated factories, building environmental systems and processors of bulk materials such as dairies, refineries etc.  Students will study motor controls, industrial sensors, automation theory and digital based control systems. Graduates will also have a working knowledge of pneumatic and electropneumatic control systems.  They will be able to program, install and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and will have exposure to a working robot in an actual industrial workcell setting.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Analyze interpret, modify and prepare electrical and electronics drawings, layouts and reports, with guidance as required
• Analyze and solve routine technical problems related to electronics engineering by applying fundamental concepts of mathematics and science
• Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to electronic circuits or systems and perform test procedures.
• Assemble, modify, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits, equipment and systems in accordance with job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards, with guidance as required.
• Maintain and repair electronic equipment and systems in accordance with relevant operational guidelines.
• Provide justification for the purchase of electronic equipment, components and systems in accordance with code, standards and job requirements, and functional specifications.
• Analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits, as well as embedded microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems, including assembly and high-level language programs.
• Analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of passive components by applying appropriate measurement techniques.
• Analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of low power, high power, active and electromechanical components, and analog integrated circuits.
• Analyze and troubleshoot control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair analog and digital communication systems
• Apply relevant shop practices in compliance with safety policies and current regulations for electronics engineering workplaces.
• Assist in implementing and conducting quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
• Complete work in compliance with relevant legislation, established standards, policies, procedures and regulations, and ethical principles.

The curriculum for this program is aligned with the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committed (SOPECC) syllabus and has been approved by the certifying body for Power Engineers in Ontario, the Technical Safety and Standards Authority (TSSA).  Graduates will be well positioned to write the Class 4 TSSA exams.

It provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of the work of Power Engineers at the 4th class level, offering both theory and practical learning opportunities.  Students will be exposed to a variety of power generating equipment in use in both private and public sector settings.  Lab work will be undertaken at the Power Plant at Western University with the remainder of the program delivered at the St. Thomas campus.  The Plan Global Learning system is used.  This is the first of four levels of training leading to Class 1 Power Engineering Certification.

Personal Support Worker is a two level program leading to an Ontario College Certificate.  Graduates, as entry-level unregulated workers, have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide personal care and home management services to clients in both community and institutional settings.

Personal Support Workers work with clients who are stable and who have clearly identified needs that are not expected to change significantly. They work under the supervision of care/service teams (which include nurses and other regulated or non-regulated care providers) as well as under the direction of the client.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Work within the personal support worker role in community, retirement homes, long-term care homes and/or hospital care settings in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer's job description, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Act responsibly and be accountable for own actions while recognizing the boundaries of knowledge and skills within the personal support worker role that require collaboration with the clients, families, supervisors and/or other members of the interprofessional care/service team.
• Participate as a member of the interprofessional care/service team and maintain collaborative working relationships in the provision of supportive care in community, retirement homes, long-term care homes and/or hospital care settings.
• Provide client-centred and client-directed care that is based on ethical principles, sensitive to diverse client and family values, beliefs and needs, and which follows the direction of the plan of care/service plan.
• Establish and maintain helping relationships with clients and their families reflecting open communication, professional* boundaries, employer's policies and adhering to confidentiality and privacy legislation.
• Identify relevant client information using basic assessment and communication skills and report and document findings in accordance with the requirements of employer policies and procedures and all applicable legislation.
• Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for clients, their families, self and others including the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and emergency first aid procedures that are in keeping with the plan of care/service plan, employer policies and procedures, and all applicable legislation.
• Assist clients across the lifespan with routine activities of daily living by applying basic knowledge of growth and development, common alterations in functioning, disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance, rehabilitation and restorative care.
• Assist clients with medication in keeping with the direction of the plan of care/service plan and under the direction and monitoring of a regulated health professional or most accountable person and in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer's policies.
• Assist with household management tasks and instrumental activities of daily living in accordance with the plan of care/service plan and considering the preferences, comfort and safety of clients, families and significant others.
• Assist clients who are caring for dependent individuals considering client and family choices, professional boundaries and the direction of the plan of care/service plan.
• Identify and report situations of neglect, and potential, alleged or witnessed/actual incidents of abuse, and respond in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer's policies and procedures.
• Assist in the provision of culturally relevant palliative and end-oflife care to clients experiencing life threatening illness and to their families and significant others, from diagnosis through death and bereavement, and in accordance with clients' choices and the plan of care/service plan.
• Use identified approaches and best practices to support positive and safe behaviour in clients experiencing cognitive impairment, mental health challenges and/or responsive behaviours.

This program provides a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills in the mechanical engineering field with emphasis on industrial maintenance. It incorporates subjects such as hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machining, motor controls, programmable logic controllers and machine repair. Growing complexity and technology are aspects of today's manufacturing environment and increasingly advanced skills are required to maintain an automated production environment.  This program represents excellent preparation for the Millwright trade.  Millwrights are employed by millwright contractors, manufacturing plants, utilities and other industrial establishments.

Learning Outcomes
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

This program provides a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills in the mechanical engineering field with emphasis on industrial maintenance. It incorporates subjects such as hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machining, motor controls, programmable logic controllers and machine repair. Growing complexity and technology are aspects of today's manufacturing environment and increasingly advanced skills are required to maintain an automated production environment.  This program represents excellent preparation for the Millwright trade.  Millwrights are employed by millwright contractors, manufacturing plants, utilities and other industrial establishments. 

Learning Outcomes 
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;
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.

This program blends theory with hands-on application of theoretical principles delivered through course work and field practicum.  Students in this program will develop their knowledge and professional skills in areas such as child development and best practices in early childhood; the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities; the importance of play in children's learning; family involvement and curriculum design and implementation.

When the student graduates they will have the knowledge and necessary skills to work with children, families and community in the context of early learning and development programs for children from birth to age twelve. The student will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including child care centres, early learning and family centres, Best Start programs, before and after school programs and with school boards.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Create learning contexts to enable, build and maintain caring, responsive relationships in partnerships with children, families and communities that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity including Indigenous peoples’ worldviews and Francophone identity;
• Co-create, facilitate and reflect upon inquiry and play-based early years and child care programs and pedagogical approaches to support children’s learning, holistic development and well-being following children’s capabilities, interests, ideas and experiences;
• Co-design and maintain inclusive early learning environments to value and support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, their families and communities in a range of early years and child care settings;
• Collaborate with children, families, colleagues, agencies and community partners to create, maintain, evaluate and promote safe and healthy early learning environments to support independence, reasonable risk-taking and healthy development and well-being;
• Use observation strategies to identify children’s strengths and challenges and to ascertain when children and families might benefit from additional support or community resources;
• Use professional communication in interactions with children, families, colleagues, employers, the regulatory body, government authorities and children’s service agencies to meet legal and ethical standards of the early years sector;
• Act in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, agency policies and procedures and principles of evidence-informed practice and reflect upon their impact on one’s own role in early years and child care settings;
• Identify, report and document when a child is in a situation of perceived risk for, or actual neglect or abuse, in accordance with legislation, the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, policies and procedures;
• Create and engage in partnerships with families, communities, colleagues, interdisciplinary professionals, authorities and child service agencies to advocate for quality early years and child care programs and services;
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional learning in accordance with principles of lifelong learning, evidence-informed practices in the early years sector and requirements of the College of Early Childhood Educators.

The production of energy using renewable natural resources such as wind, sunlight, biomass, geothermal heat, etc., has gained global acceptance in recent years. The Renewable Energies Technician program represents a response to the increasing need for quality training in the Renewable Energies sector.

The Renewable Energies Technician program will be focused on the primary practical applications of Renewable Energy. The program will appeal to individuals seeking formal training to enable them to enter the Renewable Energies field as employees or entrepreneurs.

The program shall firstly deliver the foundational knowledge in the relevant electrical, electronic and mechanical disciplines that will be required to function practically in the Renewable Energies sector.

Whereas a number of Renewable Energy solutions and applications are emerging in our current environment, the program will address more than one renewable energy technology by design. The program will give the student a solid foundation in the science as well as the design and installation techniques required to work with various Renewable Energy solutions. Included components will be Solar Energy, Wind Turbines, Biomass Energy and Geothermal Energy Systems. The best industry practices of health, safety and environmental conservation will play an integral role in all of the courses delivered within the program including complete safety training for working at heights and confined spaces.

The program will also introduce the general concepts associated with global climate change and the practicalities associated with sustainable energy including conservation techniques.

By completion of the program, students will have gained experience and knowledge enabling them to perform site assessments for Wind and Photovoltaic Energy projects with the ability to integrate same with current existing energy sources. Graduates will have an in-depth working knowledge of current practice in the installation, commissioning and routine maintenance and repair of Photovoltaic and Wind Turbine generating systems enabling them to function effectively in the utility scale Wind Turbine and Solar Photovoltaic industries.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year Co-operative Education program.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about co-operative education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Adhere to all precautions to be taken when working on or near electrical power sources, conductors, transformers, motors, rotating equipment, hoisting equipment, rooftops, high elevations and confined spaces and apply all applicable health and safety policies, laws, codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Install, operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain renewable energy systems including Wind Turbine and Photovoltaic systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and contribute to the control of renewable energy systems through the application of basic electrical AC and DC current and analog and digital electronics theory; hydraulic and mechanical concepts; as well as, motor control and automation theory including sensors, data acquisition devices, and programmable controllers.
• Install, assemble, examine, test, replace, or repair electrical wiring, components, modules, feeders, fibre optic cables, mechanical assemblies, electric motors and controls, generators and hydraulic components associated with renewable energy systems.
• Analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair renewable energy components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles and practices.
• Analyze, interpret and produce electrical, electronic and mechanical drawings and schematics and other technical documents associated with renewable energy systems to appropriate engineering standards.
• Interpret relevant data monitored by supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems related to renewable energy systems and take corrective measures as appropriate to achieve maximum energy production and power transmission efficiency.
• Identify, select and correctly install various types of Solar Photovoltaic mounting systems according to various roof styles or ground mount applications consistent with the load effects of the Photovoltaic arrays on the structures on which they are to be mounted. 9. Assess and evaluate buildings according to “Green Building” principles and building energy auditing techniques and make energy efficiency and conservation recommendations outlining how conservation and sustainable living benefits human and environmental health.
• Select, size, design, site and compute energy production calculations as part of the evaluation, installation and commissioning of energy generation systems by applying knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems in accordance with accepted practices outlined by utilities, building codes, federal and provincial regulations.
• Access and adhere to all legislation, industry standards and codes as they apply to renewable energy technology including MicroGrid and FIT (Feed-In-Tariff) Regulations.
• Work as a productive member of a team in the research, design and implementation of renewable energy projects with the ability to communicate effectively through written, oral and graphic communication.