Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Fennel Campus Canada

Experience the rewarding challenges of operating and maintaining of facility equipment related to steam and power generation.

This program is accredited Power (Operating) Engineer by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), providing an opportunity for reduced operator time towards certification.

Gain the academic and practical experiences necessary to succeed as a Power Engineer, from real-life experiences taught by certified Operating Engineers.

There is a high demand for operating engineers at all levels and 4th Class Power Engineers may decide to pursue higher certification, up to and including, 1st Class.

What you'll learn

• Explore the use of steam and hot water boilers, air compressors, refrigeration, air conditioning, and auxiliary equipment.
• Understand the use of prime movers, turbines, and co-generation processes. 
• Importance of electrotechnology, instrumentation, combustion and the environmental impacts in a steam plant.
• Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority 4th Class Power Operating Engineering exams, both 4A and 4B.
• View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.

Program Highlights

• Specialize in Building Design or Construction by choosing a preferred path in third year.

What you'll learn

• Residential design and Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) design and construction, green building fundamentals and sustainability concepts.
• How buildings work by learning the science of their design, function, materials, construction techniques and building services.
• AutoCAD, Revit, plan reading and 3D visualization skills needed to create drawings, contracts and specifications for today’s modern structures.
• Explore building and construction materials, interior and exterior finishes, building services and mechanical systems.
• Design in steel, timber, masonry and concrete.
• Construction surveying skills, estimating, building code applications and regulations.

Experiential Learning

• How you’ll gain skills
  • Attend industry events and field trips.
  • Participate in department research.
  • Explore applications for new technology including AR/VR, drones and laser scanning.
  • Create capstone projects involving industry experts.
  • Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms.

Co-op Content

• Architectural Technology - Design
• Architectural Technology - Construction

Program Highlights

• Learn the essentials of the building and construction field in two academic years.
• Understand how to apply green building fundamentals and sustainability concepts.

What you'll learn

• Residential and light commercial design and construction techniques.
• Acquire CAD, plan reading and 3D visualization skills needed to create drawings for today’s modern structures.
• Explore building and construction materials and finishes.
• Develop construction surveying skills, estimating, building code applications and regulations.
• Understand how buildings work by learning the science of their materials and services.
• Experience hands-on education consisting of labs and practical projects over four semesters.

Program Highlights

• Business courses provide a mix of marketing, operations and administration—delivered over six semesters—that prepares you for a future career in management.
• Upon completion of a common first semester, you may choose to transfer into second semester of one of the following programs:
  • Business - Accounting (non co-op 316 or co-op 356)
  • Business Administration - Accounting (364)
  • Business Administration - Human Resources (363)
  • Business Administration - Marketing (non co-op 362 or co-op 366)

What you'll learn

• How marketing, operations and administration work together to support the goals of an organization.
• Build leadership capability and technical competence.
• How to think and act strategically.
• Prepare for staff and entry level management positions in a host of business careers.

Do you have a passion for writing? A talent for communicating? Public Relations training could be for you. 

In our digital online global society, maintaining open and effective communications between corporations, governments, organizations and their public demands highly-trained public relations practitioners. We will cover a lot of ground over two semesters, beyond just PR strategies and tactics. You will learn best practice in:

• Social media and digital communications
• Digital publishing
• Media relations management
• Issues and crisis communication
• Public relations event planning and execution, to name a few

Let your writing and communication skills shine through hands-on experiential learning in environments designed to simulate industry experience.

Program Highlights
Public relations students begin receiving hands-on experience as early as week two, ensuring a well-rounded learning opportunity through:

• Community-based client work based out of our in-house full-service communications agency – The Agency
• An unpaid 140 hours field placement in an industry setting, taken anytime through the two-semester program
• Networking and learning from industry leaders through our guest speaking series, informational interviews, mock job interviews, and strong relationships with partners from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)

You will graduate with a portfolio of materials and projects that demonstrate your ability to function at a professional level. Some students even find their first job in the field from connections made through our vast industry connections.

What You'll Learn

• Formulate PR strategies and execute tactics in corporate and not-for-profit communications.
• Learn to use social and digital media in PR planning and execution.
• Explore media relations, electronic publishing, crisis communications and advertising.
• Acquire expertise in PR analysis and planning.
• Write professional-level public relations materials.
• Develop visually creative materials to meet PR objectives.
• Plan and execute an event.
• Learn the principles of fundraising and execute a fundraising activity.
• Receive an introduction to the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
• Work with a team of classmates on organizational communications challenges.

Program Highlights

• Use your unique skills and talents to discover how you can best serve your community as a helper.

What you'll learn

• Enhance important fundamental skills necessary to pursue future postsecondary studies.
• Learn about social issues such as human rights, community building and inclusion.
• Increase self-awareness, experience personal growth and other competencies required for a profession in the community services field.
• How to work effectively as a team member in the community services field.
• Importance of a healthy communities, and it’s impact on individuals, families and groups.

The Human Services Foundation program lets students gain exposure to various study options within the Human Services field including working with children, youth, families and persons with special needs.

Students in Human Services Foundation will also learn about community issues such as poverty, homelessness and mental illness through unique and flexible learning opportunities including on-line learning, community based visits, labs and role-playing.

Quality Control meets NDE/NDT technology in this theoretical and practical applied program of materials and equipment inspection, testing and evaluation.

Program Highlights

• Technique courses are delivered by professionals from the Canadian Institute of Non-Destructive Evaluation (CINDE).
• Interact with a department that includes Mechanical Engineering Technology and Aviation programs.
• Top-ranked professors in their field.

What you'll learn

• Non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection techniques (magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonics eddy current, radiography). 
• Safety procedures for industrial radiation sources.
• How to evaluate the properties of materials from production to processing to detect defects. Use codes and standards from various industries as accept or reject criteria.
• Detection of material defects that could cause unreliable product or process performance or product failure.
• Visual inspection and quality assurance techniques used in the welding industry.
• How to use codes, standards and specifications to evaluate technical problems, related to manufacturing or field environments.
• How to generate technical documents to report inspection results.
• Becoming familiar with the workings of NRCan (Natural Resources Canada).

Students in the Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) program will explore theoretical and practical on-site non-destructive inspection and testing techniques that enable examination of parts, equipment or materials in a way that does not impair its usefulness.

The purpose of Recreation Therapy is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life, and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. Recreation Therapy is a profession which provides service to, and advocates for individuals with physical, mental, social, behavioural or emotional limitations in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long-term care settings, day programs, community-based programs, and mental health centres. (Adapted from TRO)

Program Highlights

• At Mohawk, we are committed to providing the best experiential learning through the integration of theory and practice. Our commitment to experiential learning is supported by faculty who understand its value.
• As a student in the program, you will receive a student membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
• Develop facilitation practice skills while taking a course in a community RT setting.
• Experiential learning through the integration of theory and practice which is supported by faculty who understand its value.
• Mohawk College’s Therapeutic Recreation curriculum has been successfully reviewed and determined to be in alignment with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO), and Essential Competency Framework (ECF).  As a result, graduates of this program (283, 963) are eligible to apply for the Registration designation with the Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) upon graduation. 
• individual and group presentations are a core competency in the program

What you'll learn

• Theoretical foundation and practical skills to plan, implement and evaluate leisure services for individuals at all stages in life who experience barriers to healthy leisure.
• Recognize leisure, recreation, and play as integral components of quality of life.
• Assess needs and passions of an individual to provide person centred care.
• Focus on inclusion and empowering to help people live their fullest life despite any limitations.
• How to give back as much power and choice as possible back to the participant.
• Provide services to individuals who have physical, mental, emotional or social limitations that impact their ability to engage in leisure experiences.

An excellent introduction to software development and supporting software applications, this program covers key topics including a variety of programming languages, web application development, systems analysis, database design, quality assurance testing, technical writing, and communication skills.

What you'll learn
Gain experience and knowledge with a broad range of experience in software application development, database management systems and development tools.

• Web languages including HTML, JavaScript (Ajax, JSON), PHP and ASP.NET
• Programming languages including Python, Java and C#
• Database architecture using MySQL
• Tools and frameworks including IntelliJ, Visual Studio and MVC
• Project planning
• Technical writing and presentations 
• Systems/business analysis

Program Highlights

• You will gain the skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the automotive industry. 
• Curriculum is modelled after the Automotive Service Technician (310S) apprenticeship program. 
• This is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program where you will learn, and then apply, automotive skills in a shop environment.

What you'll learn

• Analyze and solve motive power system problems. 
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic components and systems using a variety of troubleshooting techniques and test tools.
• Safe work practices and skills in project management, quality control and assurance. 
• Enhance communication, customer service and computer skill.

Experiential Learning

• How you'll gain skills 
  • Gain practical hands-on lab experience, using state-of-the-art equipment.