Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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This diploma program features co‑operative education with six academic terms at the College and three work terms in industry. Studies combine theoretical knowledge with applied skills in the control of robotic and automated equipment using electronics, programmable automation controllers, computers, hydraulics and pneumatics. In addition, the program focuses on the development of skills in 3D CAD, mechanical technology, electric motors, servo-mechanisms, advanced robotics, industrial automation, and safety standards. Emphasis is placed on effective techniques for designing, modifying, installing, testing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment and systems. The Robotics and Automation program culminates in a third-year capstone project in which all the skills learned at school and on work terms are integrated into the proposal, design, and construction of a fully functioning manufacturing work cell. The optional co-op stream includes three co-op work terms. This program can lead to exciting careers in several areas including, but not limited to, mechatronics and robotics applications, and smart systems development. The IoT and industry 4.0 concepts are covered, complemented by applications of additive manufacturing and smart systems integration. The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes this program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category. Show less

Courses
NON CO-OP
CO-OP
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Excel for Engineering Technology
COMP1347

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Electrical Fundamentals
EECE1475

Introduction to Fluid Power and Automation
IFME1020

Conventional Machining Processes
MACH1010

Mathematics I
MATH1085

Engineering Drawing I
MECH1050

Introduction to Structured Programming
PROG1125

Level 2
Course details
Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
DRWG1405

Mathematics II
MATH1195

Engineering Drawing II
MECH1065

Engineering Materials
MECH1130

Applied Mechanics
MECH1220

PLC and HMI Programming
PROG1095

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Dimensional Metrology and Coordinate Measuring Machines
DIMM2010

Digital Devices and Microprocessors
EECE2450

Electrical Design and Commissioning
EECE2650

Manufacturing Processes
MANU2070

Advanced PLC Programming
PROG2187

Introduction to Robotics
ROBO2020

Level 4
Course details
Process Control - Control Systems
CNTR2080

Problem Solving and Design
DSGN2060

Tool Design for Automation
MANU2015

Mechanics of Materials
MECH2030

Safety Circuits and Standards
MECH2145

Advanced Programming
PROG2420

Advanced Automation and Robotics
ROBO2050

Level 5
Course details
Design for Manufacturing
DSGN3000

Data Communications
EECE3140

Industrial Engineering and Time Study
IENG3005

Additive and Advanced Manufacturing
MANU2060

Dynamics
MECH2100

Quality Assurance and Systems
QUAL2010

Automation Project - A
ROBO3070

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 6
Course details
Engineering Economics
ECON1041

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
MANU3030

Automation Project - B
ROBO3080

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Monitor compliance with current legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.
Plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
Monitor and encourage compliance with current health and safety legislation, as well as organizational practices and procedures.
Develop and apply sustainability* best practices in workplaces.
Use current and emerging technologies* to implement mechanical engineering projects.
Analyze and solve complex mechanical problems by applying mathematics and fundamentals of mechanical engineering
Prepare, analyze, evaluate and modify mechanical engineering drawings and other related technical documents.
Design and analyze mechanical components, processes and systems by applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
Design, manufacture and maintain mechanical components according to required specifications.
Establish and verify the specifications of materials, processes and operations for the design and production of mechanical components.
Plan, implement and evaluate projects by applying project management principles.
Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
Apply business principles to design and engineering practices.
Design, program and integrate control systems for machines, robots and automation.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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