Successful completion of First, Second or Third Year Mechanical Engineering at a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board approved Canadian University or completion of an equivalent International degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 75% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9 or 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:
Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
Achievement in the Admission Requirements
If your formal studies are behind you, and you’ve already gained some valuable experience working in the engineering field, the Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering program will allow you to hone in on your already specialized skills, increasing your value and respect in the workplace.
In one short year, you’ll train in the practical elements associated with your profession, such as CAD, Blueprint Reading, and Machining and Welding. You’ll dig deep into CADD fundamentals, and SPC and Metrology, along with tool design, industrial pneumatics and PLCs. You’ll work in state-of-the-art labs with cutting edge equipment, alongside your already well-established peers and potential colleagues. As well, you’ll learn more about project management, sharpening your leadership and administrative skills. All of this will enhance your already world-class set of engineering skills.
These days, the engineering world is all about continuous learning. Don’t stop evolving your skills. Don’t stop learning.
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
CADD-1054
Eng Drawing & BP Reading
CADD-1055
CADD Fundamentals
MACH-1124
Machining 1
WELD-1040
Welding Technology 1
MGMT-6098
Project Management
ENGR-1026
Engineering Design 1
MECH-1072
SPC & Metrology
MATS-1021
Ferrous Metallurgy
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
WELD-1047
Production Welding
MACH-1144
CNC Machining
MECH-1090
Tool Design 1
MECH-6006
Industrial Automation
METH-1002
Technology in Industry
MECH-3035
Practical Project
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
