Instrumentation technicians commission, install, calibrate, maintain and repair complex measurement and control systems used in a variety of process control applications.
Peterborough
Fall 2012
| Program Status: | Accepting Applications |
| Program Code: | INT |
| Location: | Peterborough |
| Co-ordinator: | George Seto Email |
| Credential: | Ontario College Diploma |
| Start Dates: | September 04, 2012 |
| Tuition Fees: | $1,803.25 per semester* |
| * Tuition and fees subject to change. | |
Program Highlights
As an Instrumentation and Control Technician your career will be technology-based with an applied edge.
This Ontario College Diploma program will prepare you for a hands-on, exciting and rewarding career in emerging engineering and scientific fields. You will also learn required skills in communications, mathematics, science, and critical thinking to enhance your knowledge and skills for application in the workplace.
Work Experience
The program features an optional, paid 15-week co-op following semester 2. This 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. In addition to tuition and fees, students pay a co-op fee (approximately $468.00) for administrative costs associated with the co-op placement.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will obtain employment in industries that use automated or controlled technology systems, such as are found in the manufacturing, petro-chemical, power generation and the nuclear industries.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), and Open (O) level including:
- 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
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1 College (C) Math course (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted.
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 entry to this program.
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