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Diploma of Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Automation
- Hamilton, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in installing and maintaining manufacturing and automated systems, Integrated with an apprenticeship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Automation
- Using engineering analysis
- Technical design
- Measurement and system evaluation
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technician
- Industrial Mechanic
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Industrial Sales and Services
Curriculum
- Two academic years (co-op version adds one year). Mechanical maintenance
- Machining
- Fluid power
- Machine fabrication and repair
- Measurement
- Metallurgy
- Blueprint interpretation
- PLC programming
- Electrical circuits
- Ladder logic
- AutoCAD
- Rigging and hoisting
- Power transmission and welding
- Integrated technician-apprenticeship pathway.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent including: Grade 11 English
- C or U or equivalent Grade 11 Mathematics
- C
- M or U. Entry grade detail: OSSD or equivalent incl. Grade 12 English (C or U) and programme-specific maths/sciences
- No minimum average published
- Mature-applicant options.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the OSSD with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific subjects.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and intake deadline. Apply through the OCAS International Application Service (application fee 100 CAD). Upload your passport
- Academic transcripts
- English test scores and
- If under 18
- A custodian declaration. Accept the offer in the OCAS portal and pay the full tuition shown in the offer. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
- Then apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds. Clear any conditions 30 days before classes
- Upload your permit approval and complete pre-registration.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,885 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $7,943 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Stoney Creek Campus for Skilled Trades |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Skilled Trades |
| Department | Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Automation |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,885 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $7,943 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 105.