Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial Design

Program Description

The Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial Design program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to design and develop products and devices that may be offered for retail or commercial sale.

Many good ideas and inventions fail simply because the inventor does not have the means to take their concept sketches through the basic design, engineering, production and marketing stages that are required before a customer can purchase a finished article.

You'll learn machining and production techniques, rapid prototyping, principles of mechanical design, engineering analysis, marketing, basic accounting practices, engineering design analysis, negotiating techniques, entrepreneurial skills, ergonomics, basic electricity and electronics.

The program will provide you with several career options and educational pathways. Upon graduation from this 3-year advanced diploma program, you'll be prepared to enter modern manufacturing environments, or you may choose to undertake freelance consulting or development work of your own. You’ll also have the option to complete the first year of the program, receive a certificate in Mechanical Techniques and enter an apprenticeship as a Tool and Die Maker, Mould Maker or General Machinist. Alternatively, you may choose to complete the first two years of the program, receive a Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma and obtain a position as a Tool or Mould Designer. This concept of laddering will allow you flexibility and the option to increase your level of education incrementally.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics*: MCT4(C) Mathematics for College Technology (recommended grade 60% or over) or Grade 12 (U) Mathematics, MHF4(U) (Advanced Functions) or MCV4(U) (Calculus and Vectors)

* Seneca may also consider applicants with good grades in MAP4(C) or MCR3(U).

Note: All applicants who are offered admission to programs in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology will have an English and Mathematics skills assessment. The assessments are used for academic placement in English and Mathematics courses that are appropriate to the student’s skill level. In the event a preparatory course is required before enrolling in the standard semester one English or Mathematics, students will automatically be timetabled into the appropriate preparatory course.

The Importance of Learning Skills:
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Your Career

Pursue a career as an Industrial Designer or a Tool and Die/Mould Designer or Tool and Die/ Mould Maker with this six-semester advanced diploma program. You’ll learn to design and develop products and devices that may be offered for retail or commercial sale. Your career could include modern manufacturing design environments, freelance consulting or independent development.

Recognition as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist

OACETT (The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) recognizes the Mechanical Engineering Technology-Industrial Design (MIT) Program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification either in the Technician or Technologist category. Application and additional requirements (i.e. work experience and qualifying professional practice exam, etc.) to become certified are available from OACETT.

FAST TRACK into Semester Three

If you have prior post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or other related technology disciplines you may qualify to FAST TRACK your studies through direct entry into the second year of this program. The granting of credits beyond semester two is possible in exceptional cases. FAST TRACK entry may, at the discretion of the department, be offered to partially qualified candidates, in conjunction with requirements to complete additional subjects from semesters one or two.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

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Curriculum

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