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Motive Power Technician – Automotive Service
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
This program will teach you how to analyze and solve automotive system problems to diagnose and repair mechanical, electronic and electrical automotive components and systems.
Motive Power Technician – Heavy Equipment
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
This program will prepare you to apply your knowledge in analyzing and solving problems to repair mechanical, electronic and electrical heavy duty equipment components and systems.
Heavy Equipment Techniques
1-Year Ontario College Certificate
Timmins
This program can help you identify basic heavy duty equipment power system problems, inspect and test basic heavy duty equipment components and systems, and use a variety of test equipment and schematics to support heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance.
Electrical Engineering Technician
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
Benefit from extensive hands-on instruction in several state-of-the-art laboratories to learn how to select, design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot modern industrial, electrical and electronic systems.
Electrical Engineering Technology
3-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Timmins
Continue your studies with an additional year in order to specialize in electrical technology and receive a greater depth of training and knowledge in Protection and Control, Control Systems, Electrical Design, Power Utility Systems and Programmable Logic Controls with extensive hands-on instruction in several state-of-the-art laboratories.
Civil Engineering Technician
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
Civil Engineering Technicians carry out technical functions related to a broad range of civil engineering fields, including structural, municipal, highway and transportation engineering, water resources, geotechnical engineering, environmental protection and infrastructure rehabilitation.
Construction Engineering Technology
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
This program is designed to teach a unique mixture of architectural, civil, structural and mechanical knowledge and skills for a career in construction and building management.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
Mechanical Engineering Technicians provide technical support and services including design, development, testing, manufacture, and maintenance of machines, tools, engines, heating and ventilating systems, piping, and electronic equipment.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
3-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Timmins
Acquire a greater depth of training and knowledge in strength of materials, manufacturing methods, advanced fluid mechanics, thermodynamics & heat transfer, process control, and machine design.
Mechanical Techniques – Industrial Millwright
1-Year Ontario College Certificate
Timmins
This program allows students to gain authentic experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of the complex industrial mechanical machinery in existing and new construction. As a millwright, you will be a team player, dealing with critical machinery that is vital to the operation of the plant.
Mechanical Technician – Industrial Millwright
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
This program will teach you how to carry out maintenance mechanic functions within an industrial setting, applying your knowledge of diagnosis, repair, maintenance and installation of industrial equipment to support the industrial environment.
Mining Engineering Technician
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Haileybury, Distance
Mining Engineering Technicians are involved in every aspect of mining, from exploration to extraction. Our program is taught through a combination of virtual theory classes with our experienced and passionate instructors and in our two-week field school.
Mineral Exploration Techniques
1-Year Ontario College Certificate
Distance
This program provides you with the entry-level knowledge and skills to function as a valuable member of a mineral exploration team on projects in grassroots exploration to mine-site exploration.
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technician
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Haileybury
Instrumentation Technician installs, maintains, tests and calibrates the equipment used in process industries, such as power generation plants, mineral processing plants, car manufacturing factories, water and wastewater treatment facilities, pulp and paper mills and much more.
Environmental Technician – Water and Wastewater Systems Operations
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Kirkland Lake
This program provides the specialized training required to become a licensed drinking water and/or wastewater systems operator under Ontario’s rigorous standards.
Computer Engineering Technician
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Kirkland Lake, Timmins
Computer Engineering Technicians maintain software, systems and networks to improve life for society. This program addresses many applications for computers, including business analysis, networking and system security.
Bachelor of Computer Science Degree with Algoma University
4-Year Bachelor’s Degree
Kirkland Lake, Timmins
Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to assemble, configure and maintain computers and networks to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in Information Technology.
Computer Programming
2-Year Ontario College Diploma
Timmins
Offered in partnership with Algonquin College, this program prepares you for a solid career developing websites, apps, and in improving the technology that we use in our everyday lives.
Cybersecurity
2-Year Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Timmins
This program takes a hands-on approach through lab activities, project work, and case study analysis. You’ll learn technical skill-building on topics that include ethical hacking, network security, incident response, forensics, and cloud security.
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