The Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology combines good problem solving abilities, an appreciation for working in a team environment and an aptitude for "hands-on" work. Working closely with professional engineers, other technologists and tradespersons, Instrumentation Engineering Technologists rely on strong technical knowledge of the design and operation of process instrument and control systems and "hands-on" skills in the repair and maintenance of a variety of these systems including microprocessor-based process field instrumentation and programmable control systems.
As a result of the rapidly growing field of industrial automation and control, graduates have employment opportunities in numerous industries including petroleum, petrochemical, manufacturing, electricity & water and engineering consulting. The program is designed to provide students with a progression from technician to technologist and to a degree in engineering should students desire.
1. To provide graduates with the technical knowledge and "hands-on" skills needed to assist in the design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of process instrumentation and control systems.
2. To provide graduates with an appreciation for the team approach in the workplace.
3. To provide graduates with good problem solving skills by giving students the opportunity for application of problem solving methodologies to "real-life" situations in the classroom and shop environments.
4. To provide graduates with the communication and computer skills fundamental to successful correspondence with professional engineers, technologists and other colleagues.
5. To provide graduates with the ability to supervise, train and advise technicians and trades people.
The Instrumentation Engineering Technology program incorporates core courses common to other Engineering Technology programs as well as discipline-specific shop based courses that focus on the "hands-on" and troubleshooting skills that graduates must possess. Students learn the fundamental theories required to understand many aspects of the field of engineering technology.
Intermediate and advanced courses expand on this knowledge of industrial instrumentation and continue with the acquisition of the skills that the technician will rely on in helping implement preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting system malfunctions and completion of system repair. Courses will also provide the advanced theory of process control and programmable process control systems. An applied research project is required for successful completion.
1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:
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Applicants 19 years of age or older who do not meet the educational prerequisite for the program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.
2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment