Ontario College Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician
Start Dates:
September 2018
Instrumentation technicians commission, install, calibrate, maintain and repair complex measurement and control systems used in a variety of process control applications.
Program Highlights
As an Instrumentation and Control Technician your career will be technology-based with an applied edge.
This four-semester Ontario College Diploma program will prepare you for a hands-on, exciting and rewarding career in emerging engineering and scientific fields. The program provides valuable and in-demand skills required in today's process, manufacturing, and calibration facilities. These include, but are not limited to:
- Process Control, Safety, Electrical/Electronic Controls and Sensors
- SCADA/PLC, Automation/Robotics
- Industrial Communications and Data Acquisition
You will also learn required skills in communications, mathematics, science and health and safety to enhance your knowledge and skills for application in the workplace.
Candidates in good standing can attend a one week professional training program hosted by Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments, located in Peterborough. This free training allows you to learn the ins and outs of some of the world's best instruments in a professional setting, taught by a certified Siemens professional.
Your Lab
The engineering commons is where you will gain experience working with a variety of instruments and controls currently used in industry. This well-equipped facility consists of a lower level industry/factory floor area (5000 square feet) and an upper level control/electronic station area overlooking it (3000square feet).
Lower level
A variety of Instrumentation Trainers, Motor Control, Fluid Power Station, and Robotic Stations.
Upper level
30 work stations each equipped with Electrical/Electronic test equipment, PLC Panel, and PCs with industry leading software.
Learn how to configure and troubleshoot some of the most popular instruments products used to measure:
- Dimensions
- Temperature
- Pressure/ Force/ Strain
- Level
- Flow
- Analysis
- Speed
Core equipment includes products from Siemens, OMEGA, Bannner Engineering, LabView, and Tektronix.
Learn how to program controls which will automatically react using PC, Embedded and PLC control:
- Motors
Motion Control - Motors
Pumping
- Fluid Power
- Robotics
- Valves
Core equipment includes products from Siemens, Omron, Allen Bradley, Foxboro, and Fanuc.
Work Experience
Students in this program may have the opportunity to apply to paid summer co-ops. Examples of companies that have sponsored co-ops include: OPG, SGS, Andritz Hydro and Opcode Systems. The co-op runs during the summer between years one and two. This co-op allows you to build on your academic education, experience the work environment and make valuable contacts in one of the many diverse industries requiring instrumentation technician professionals.
Please note: In addition to tuition and fees, students who participate in a co-op pay a fee (approximately $558.00) for administrative costs associated with the co-op placement.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can obtain employment in industry sectors that use automated or controlled technology systems, found in the processing, instrumentation, manufacturing, petro-chemical, power generation, mining, oil and gas, alternative energy, nuclear energy, water treatment/water purification, or pulp, paper and wood processing industries.
- Instrumentation Technician is considered a voluntary trade in Canada, and many companies do not require trade certification
- This means you can work in the field as an apprentice, or after obtaining a related two-year diploma
- After obtaining your diploma and working in the field for a few years, you can write the Trade Certification exam and obtain the Certificate of Qualification, if necessary
Note: See Human Resources and Skills Development Canada link below for more information.
Instrumentation Technician graduates use a variety of computing, electromechanical, and test equipment to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair simple or complex measurement and control devices in a variety of fields. Depending on the industry you choose, a day’s work can range from calibrating small instruments at your desk, to programming a robot to perform a certain task, to braving the elements in the Alberta Oil Sands while repairing a large valve.
Typical Job Titles:
- Instrumentation Technician
- Process Technician, Process Analyst
- Control Technician
- Automation Technician
- Calibration and Test Technician
- Technical Sales
Opportunities for employment in this field are expected to increase due to retirements, and to recent growth in the manufacturing sector.
For more information on this career, visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
Related Program
With just 8 additional courses you can complete a second diploma at Fleming in the Electrical Engineering Technician program and graduate with 2 diplomas in 3 years.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Gr 12 C Chemistry or Physics
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Tuition Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition Details chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,568.31 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $180.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $15.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,405.81 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,568.31 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $180.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,390.81 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for domestic students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $180.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $129.5 | $142.35 | January to August |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,365.63 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $15.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,212.37 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,365.63 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,197.37 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.6 | $142.35 | January to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Bachelor of Engineering (Ordinary) in Mechatronics
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative average
- BSc (Ordinary) graduates in the above program will be eligible to achieve a BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics through one year of full-time onsite or two years of on-line study.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Institute of Technology, Sligo website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
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