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Engineering Technology - Instrumentation Engineering Technician - Process Automation and Control

2-year, Ontario College Diploma Program

Official Program Information

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Are you mechanically inclined? Instrumentation technicians commission, install, calibrate, maintain and repair complex measurement and control systems used in a variety of process control applications. This program will provide you with a solid footing in both theory and practice, utilizing hands-on experience in a modern, well-equipped laboratory designed to emulate common control systems found in industry. Our lab features functioning processes employing pneumatic, as well as modern microprocessor-based electronic control equipment, such as PLC’s, Distributed Control Systems, and field networks.

The two-year program consists of four academic semesters and two sixteen-week co-op placement terms (optional). After the second academic semester, you may be eligible to participate in the first co-op work term. The second coop term is scheduled after the fourth academic semester. Co-op provides you with hands-on experience above and beyond what traditional classroom instruction and laboratories can provide.

This is the only Instrumentation Engineering Technician program in the province of Ontario that has earned national accreditation status.

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You are encouraged to apply to the Instrumentation Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship program ...

As an Instrumentation Engineering Technician graduate, you are invited to apply for the 3rd year of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Confederation College

Employment Opportunities: 

Instrumentation Technicians commission, install, calibrate, maintain and repair complex measurement and control systems used in a variety of process control applications.

Opportunities exist in instrument departments in the pulp and paper, mining, chemical, petroleum, steel and manufacturing industries, fresh water & waste water management, grain trade, nuclear and thermal generation, biomedical equipment manufacturers, sales and technical service of instrumentation equipment.

Admission Requirements: 
  1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels.
  2. or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
  3. or appropriate credits from Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).

AND Courses Required:

  • Grade 12 English (College or University Preparation)
  • Grade 11 MCF3M Functions and Applications, or MCR3U Functions, or Grade 12 MAP4C Foundations for College Math, or MCT4C Mathematics for College Technology or University Preparation.

You will be assessed to determine your math placement. Assessment will determine whether you will be placed in MA115, or MA215.

If you do not meet the entrance requirements, we encourage you to apply for the Pre-Technology program to facilitate success in your technology path.

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Do you have significant & relevant experience?

Ask about Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) - a mechanism to offer credits for learning acquired through study, work, volunteering and other life experiences that are not recognized through formal transfer credit mechanisms.