Electromechanical Technician Program (Distance Education) (T902)

Program Description

Program Overview

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.

The Electromechanical Technician Certificate program provides a complete introduction to electronics and electromechanical systems. This program is often of interest to people who want to study electronics with an emphasis on mechanical systems, for example, someone coming from a millwright background. The program covers mechanical topics outside of a typical electronics program, like industrial control devices, DC and AC motors and control circuits, transformers, analog and digital transducers, industrial process control and PLCs.

ADVANCED STANDING

If you have finished the Electronics Technician program, you are exempted from 18 modules of the Electromechanical Technician program.

Full Description

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

This online distance program does not qualify for study/work permit (including PGWP) eligibility in Canada.

The Electromechanical Technician program provides a complete introduction to electronics and electromechanical systems and allows students to work and complete the program at their own pace. The Electromechanical Technician program is divided into 24 modules and, similar to the Electronics Technician Certificate program, contains text, animations, mini audio lectures, illustrations, review questions, over 450 pre-built lab projects and practice exams. Six modules extend its coverage into mechanical systems.

One of the main learning features of the Electromechanical Technician program is the complete integration of laboratory experiments and projects within the presentation of the electronics and electromechanical theory. This is accomplished through the introduction of circuit simulation software that simulates the behaviour of electronic circuits. Students who enrol in the program receive a licensed copy of CircuitLogix Pro, a leading commercially available simulator that includes 2D- and 3D-circuit simulation tools.

You may enrol any time during the year (open enrolment) and complete the modules in the learning package at your own speed. The typical completion time is 34 weeks, but there are no time limits.

PREREQUISITES

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with credits at or above general level) or equivalent or mature student status.

ADVANCED STANDING

If you have finished the Electronics Technician program, you are exempted from 18 modules of the Electromechanical Technician program. You may also apply credits toward the PLC Technician program, the PLC Technician II program, the Robotics Technician program, the EV Technician program, and the Automation Technician program.

Program Specific Computer Requirements

Minimum computer requirements
  • Intel Pentium-based equivalent Processor
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 500 MB of available disk space
  • Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Windows 11
  • 32 and 64 bit compatible
  • Email account
  • Internet access

Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows Operating Systems and will therefore only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac Operating Systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome Operating Systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

The program prepares you to work with machines having complex hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, computer, programmable logic and electronic controls. The skills acquired through this program enable you to install and test this type of equipment, advise on its maintenance and provide solutions to technical problems related to control systems in general.

The training and knowledge you gain from this program enable you to work in fields such as industrial maintenance, design and installation, as well as technical services, technical sales and industrial research and development.

Educational Pathways

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