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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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What You Need


Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.

Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.

Certification in mechanical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.

A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title of Professional Technologist.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Mechanical Engineering Technologies (C315)- C315

Engineering Technologies - Other (C370)- C370

Industrial Engineering Technologies (C380)- C380

Architectural and Construction Technologies - Other (C331)- C331

Mechanical Engineering (U316)- U316

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Team project work

Proposal writing

Presenting

Committee work on industry ethics

Computer skills


Useful High School Subjects


Math

Physics

Chemistry

Drafting

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